This is the first stretch of what is planned to be a much more extensive light-rail system. Within six months the Central Link line will be extended south another 1.7 miles to Sea-Tac Airport. The 14-mile line is known as the Central Link and it runs between Tukwila and downtown Seattle's Westlake Center Station.
About 45,000 people ride the light-rail trains on the first day. It makes Seattle feel like a real city" ("Seattle Hops on Board"). One passenger on the first day tells reporters, "It's about time. The event, anticipated for decades, is celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Sound Transit's Mount Baker Station in the Rainier Valley neighborhood, presided over by Seattle mayor and Sound Transit board chair Greg Nickels (b.
Then it’s only a 10-minute walk to Cruise Terminal 66 through a part of downtown Seattle popular with tourists.On July 18, 2009, Seattle's light-rail era begins as Sound Transit's Link light-rail trains carry their first passengers between downtown Seattle and Tukwila in south King County. You can catch the Light Rail at SEA Airport and ride it to the Westlake Station in downtown Seattle. Q: Is it possible to take Seattle Light Rail to Pier 66 from Seattle Airport?Ī: Yes, it's easy and quick. Then take the Route 24 or 33 bus from 3rd Ave & James Street stop to Magnolia Bridge & Pier 91 stop. To get from Seattle Airport to Pier 91 in Seattle, take the 1-LINE Light Rail from the Sea-Tac Airport Station to Pioneer Square Station. Q: Is it possible to take Seattle Light Rail to Pier 91 from Seattle Airport?Ī: Yes, it's possible, but it takes about 75 minutes. You can pay with cash or a credit/debit card, but the easiest way to pay is with an ORCA card. Q: How do you pay to ride Seattle Light Rail?Ī: You can buy a one-way ticket or an all day/round trip ticket for Link light rail at all Link light rail stations and Sounder stations. Q: How fast does the Light Rail go in Seattle?Ī: The top speed is 55 mph on longer stretches and 35 mph on city streets. Q: How much does it cost to ride the Seattle Light Rail?Ī: Children under 5 ride free, and one-way adult fares for Seattle Link Light Rail range from $2.25 - $3.25
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