Getting Around Seattle
Traveling by Train/Rail/Bus
The Amtrak Cascades runs three trains a day between Seattle and Portland (two run between Seattle and Eugene, Oregon, via Portland). The trains stop at King Street Station, which is located just south of downtown, near Safeco Field, one of the two major stadiums in Seattle.
Sound Transit also operates a rail/bus system around the region, including a commuter train between Seattle and Tacoma. They also operate out of the King Street Station.
Cross-country buses are mainly provided by Greyhound Bus Line, which has a bus terminal at the northeast edge of the downtown Seattle core. Gray Line Tours is a major regional bus line that provides many leisure bus tours.
Metro Transit is the major local bus line in the Seattle area. Their buses and bus stops can be found all around downtown Seattle. All Metro bus travel within the downtown core is free of charge.
Arriving by Plane
Many Seattle visitors arrive by plane at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac). The municipal corporation that runs SeaTac Airport is called The Port of Seattle. There are many shuttle buses that can take you to Seattle and elsewhere in the region, or you can rent a car, grab a taxi or limo, or take public transportation.
The drive to downtown Seattle from SeaTac Airport will take 20-30 minutes -- depending on the traffic. A trip to downtown Seattle from the airport on public transportation takes 30-40 minutes.