Lois Larson
Many airports around the world offer light rail services as a means of transport to and from the airport. For example, the Denver International Airport offers a train and light rail service that takes travellers to downtown Denver, with six stops between the airport and Denver Union Station. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport also offers a Link light rail service that takes travellers to Westlake Station in downtown Seattle in 38 minutes. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers a METRO Blue Line light rail service that operates every 15 to 20 minutes from 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers a PHX Sky Train service, among other public transportation options.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) |
| Light Rail Station | SeaTac/Airport Link Light Rail Station |
| Travel Time | 38 minutes to downtown Seattle |
| Shuttle Service | Free electric shuttle service between the light rail station and the airport sky bridge |
| Ticketing | Ticket machines, ORCA card, Transit GO Ticket app, and mobile ticketing |
| Accessibility | Accessible drop-off areas, elevators, and assistance for disabled travelers |
| Additional Transportation | Sound Transit and King County Metro bus routes, complimentary Train-to-Plane shuttle |
| Location | 17801 International Blvd Seattle, WA 98158 |
| Contact | Passenger Care team: 1-888-889-6368, Sound Transit accessibility inquiries: 1-800-201-4900 |
| Hours | The shuttle service operates from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily |
| Frequency | Link light rail trains depart every 8-10 minutes for most of the day |
| Route | Stops in South Seattle neighborhoods, stadium district, International District/Chinatown, University of Washington, downtown locations, and Capitol Hill |
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What You'll Learn
Light rail to/from Seattle-Tacoma Airport
The Link light rail is a quick, easy, and economical way to get to and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Trains depart every 8-10 minutes for most of the day and the journey between the airport and downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes.
If you are travelling to the airport on the Link light rail, get off at the SeaTac/Airport Station. From baggage carousel 16 at the terminal's north end, go up one floor to the skybridge level. Head across Skybridge Six and turn left through the parking garage to the light rail station. A free electric shuttle service operates between the light rail station and the airport skybridge. This service operates from 5 am to midnight daily and there is baggage storage on the back of the cart.
The pedestrian bridge located at SeaTac/Airport Station is open 24 hours a day. However, other locations and amenities at SeaTac/Airport Station (the platform, escalators, restrooms) are closed when the light rail is not operating. This station offers voice, visual, and touch signal instructions to station platforms, elevators, and ORCA card readers through the GoodMaps app.
SEA Airport also provides a complimentary Train-to-Plane shuttle between the terminal and the Link Light Rail station. It operates seven days a week from 5 am to midnight.
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MSP Airport's METRO Blue Line
The METRO Blue Line at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) connects travellers to 17 destinations, including downtown Minneapolis to the north and the Mall of America to the south. The light rail transit (LRT) trains stop at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
At Terminal 1, the light rail station is located below the Red, Blue, and Silver parking ramps. From the Tram Level (one level below baggage claim), take the tram to the Red, Blue, and Silver parking ramps. Follow the signs to the METRO Blue Line station.
The Terminal 2 METRO Blue Line station is located on the north side of the Orange Ramp. From Level 1, near Ticketing, take the elevator or escalator up to the Orange Ramp skyway. Follow the signs to the LRT station and take the elevators or escalators down one level to the station platform. The light rail stations at both terminals are fully accessible.
The METRO Blue Line operates every 15 to 20 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Some stations have earlier southbound pickups, beginning at 3:30 a.m. Travel on the METRO Blue Line between airport terminals is available 24 hours a day. From the airport, trains can take you to the Mall of America in about 12 minutes and to the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes.
Tickets for the METRO Blue Line can be purchased at ticket machines at the rail stations or on the Metro Transit app. Reduced fares are available for seniors, youths, and persons with disabilities, while children under 5 ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult (limit of three children).
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Denver International Airport train
Denver International Airport (DEN) is a major airline hub in the United States. The airport offers easy access to the train, which is located next to the Westin Denver International Airport Hotel. The A Line commuter train, which opened in 2016, connects the airport to Denver Union Station, the city's transportation hub. The train ride to Union Station takes approximately 37 minutes and costs $10 one way. Trains depart every 15 minutes between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and every 30 minutes outside of those hours.
Denver Union Station is a beautiful Beaux-Arts building, featuring restaurants, bars, shops, and a boutique hotel. From there, travellers can access various transportation options, including light rail, regional and local buses, Amtrak rail service, taxis, and free shuttle services. The D Line light rail also connects to Union Station, although it operates on separate tracks from the A Line.
The A Line trains are designed with travellers' convenience in mind, offering level boarding, overhead storage, luggage towers, and bicycle racks. Each train car has a capacity of 209 people, including seating for 91 and two wheelchair spaces. The A Line makes six stops between the airport and Union Station, covering a distance of 23 miles.
For travellers using the train service, mobile ticketing is recommended for convenience and easy access to trip-planning resources. Tickets can also be purchased at ticket vending machines on rail platforms, inside the airport, at Union Station, or at RTD sales outlets. It is important to note that bus and train trips to and from Denver International Airport require an Airport Fare product, such as the Airport Day Pass.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's Sky Train
The PHX Sky Train® at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is an automated people mover that transports travellers between the Valley Metro Rail at 44th and Washington Streets, the East Economy Parking area, the airport terminals, the 24th Street PHX Sky Train Station, and the Rental Car Center. The PHX Sky Train® is free to the public and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is designed for travellers with luggage and features a 100-foot-tall bridge over Taxiway R, connecting the north and south runways. The bridge is tall enough to allow for large aircraft, such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, to pass under it.
Travellers can take the PHX Sky Train® from Terminal 3 or 4 to the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station. From there, they can follow the walkway on Level 2 to the elevator and escalator down to the Valley Metro Rail platform at 44th Street and Washington. The Valley Metro Rail operates from early morning to late at night, with trains arriving every 12-20 minutes. Short-term parking meters are available at the 44th Street Station, but overnight parking is prohibited.
The 24th Street PHX Sky Train Station is located south of Buckeye Road and serves as a waypoint between Terminal 3 and the Rental Car Center. The Rental Car Center and 24th Street stations change colours throughout the year. The PHX Sky Train® connects the Rental Car Center to all points east of the 44th Street Station.
The wait time for the PHX Sky Train® varies depending on the time of day. Between 5 am and 10 pm, the wait time is approximately 3 to 7 minutes. Between 10 pm and 5 am, the wait time is approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Nightly maintenance occurs seven days a week, and possible delays and transferring trains can occur.
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Seattle's Link Light Rail Station Map
The Link light rail service in Seattle offers a quick, easy, and economical way to get to and from Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport. The light rail extends from Angle Lake to Northgate, with stops in South Seattle neighborhoods, the stadium district, the International District/Chinatown, the University of Washington, downtown locations, and Capitol Hill.
To get to the airport, you can board the light rail at any of these stations. The ride from downtown Seattle to the airport takes approximately 38 minutes. When travelling to the airport, you should get off the light rail at the SeaTac/Airport Station. From baggage carousel 16 at the terminal's north end, go up one floor to the skybridge level, head across Skybridge Six, and turn left through the parking garage to reach the light rail station.
At SeaTac/Airport Station, a pedestrian bridge is open 24 hours a day, providing access from the lot, across the sky bridge, and into the terminal area. The station also offers voice, visual, and touch signal instructions to platforms, elevators, and ORCA card readers through the GoodMaps app. During construction work, which may occasionally block pedestrian walkways, passengers can catch the Rapid Ride A Line bus from SeaTac Airport Station to Tukwila International Boulevard Station to use the 1 Line.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport provides a complimentary Train-to-Plane shuttle between the terminal and the Link Light Rail station. This shuttle operates seven days a week from 5 a.m. to midnight, providing assistance to travellers. Additionally, free electric carts are available between the station and the airport sky bridge, operating from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily, with baggage storage on the back of the cart.
The Link light rail network is expanding, with Sound Transit building extensions that will add 12 new stations and approximately 30 miles to the network by 2027. Further expansions are planned to extend the network to 116 miles with 83 stations by 2044, connecting more areas to the efficient and accessible light rail system.
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Frequently asked questions
The closest light rail stop to the SEA Airport is the SeaTac/Airport Link Light Rail Station. It is a 38-minute ride from downtown Seattle.
From baggage claim, head up to the fourth floor and cross the skybridge to the parking garage level. From there, follow the signs to the light rail station. Alternatively, you can take the free Train-to-Plane shuttle or the free electric shuttle service between the light rail station and the airport terminal.
The Link light rail trains depart every 8-10 minutes for most of the day.
