Seattle Transportation

Seattle, Washington has excellent interstate highway and rail links as well as, of course, being served by an international airport. Once in Seattle, there are a number of efficient and reliable ways to get around town.

Arriving by Air

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is located 19 kilometers (12 miles) south of downtown Seattle. SEA carries almost 30 million passengers annually around the world, on more than 40 airlines.

Arriving by Car

Two interstate highways serve Seattle; the I-5 comes in from Portland and San Francisco, California, the Canadian border and Vancouver, British Columbia. I-90 links Seattle with central and eastern Washington State, passing through Rapid City and Sioux Falls on its way to east to Chicago, Illinois and Boston, Massachusetts.

Getting Around Seattle

Seattle's recent found fame has brouht it rapid growth. However, the streets and highways sometimes struggle with the additional traffic pressure. Congestion, then, can be a problem so driving around should be avoided if possible. The bus system offers an effective and reasonably priced alternative. Seattle also has a lot of one-way streets, especially downtown. If you plan to walk around town, you should know that Seattle police often give tickets to jaywalkers.