Bellevue hotel transportation
Rides between SeaTac Airport and Bellevue hotels, downtown, by Meydenbauer Center, along I-405 and at Eastgate, plus hotel pickups for Microsoft, Seattle venues and the cruise piers, from $75 with taxes and tolls included.
How do I get from SeaTac to a Bellevue hotel?
A private car takes about 25 to 40 minutes for the roughly 17 miles from SEA to downtown Bellevue hotels, from $75 with taxes and tolls included, any I-405 express toll lane toll included. By transit, take the 1 Line north and change to the 2 Line for Bellevue Downtown station, about an hour. From Bellevue hotels, Microsoft is about 5 miles and downtown Seattle about 11.
Bellevue hotel areas
Approximate road distance and drive time from SEA.
Downtown Bellevue core
25–40 min
Hotels by the Bellevue Collection and Bellevue Square
Meydenbauer Center and City Hall
25–40 min
Hotels by the convention center and the 2 Line
Meydenbauer Center and City Hall →I-405 and Wilburton
25–40 min
Hotels along the freeway east of downtown
Eastgate and Factoria
20–35 min
Hotels on I-90
Spring District and BelRed
25–40 min
Newer hotels by the 2 Line
Overlake and Microsoft
30–50 min
Hotels at the Redmond border
Overlake and Microsoft →From Bellevue hotels to where you are going
Approximate road distance and drive time.
SeaTac Airport (SEA)
25–40 min
Departures curb for your airline
SeaTac Airport (SEA) →Microsoft Redmond campus
10–20 min
Dropped at your building
Microsoft Redmond campus →Downtown Seattle
20–35 min
Offices, Pike Place and the waterfront
Downtown Seattle →Cruise piers
20–40 min
Pier 66 and Pier 91
Cruise piers →Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park
20–35 min
Games and concerts
Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park →Climate Pledge Arena
20–35 min
Kraken, Storm and concerts
Climate Pledge Arena →SeaTac to a Bellevue hotel, compared
Honest options.
| Private car with us | Link light rail | Taxi | Rideshare app | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $75, tolls included | $3 | Meter, plus tolls and tip | Changes with demand |
| Time | 25 to 40 min, to the hotel door | About an hour, with a transfer to the 2 Line | 25 to 40 min, plus the taxi line | 25 to 40 min, plus the match wait |
| Luggage | Sized to your bags | Carry your own | Varies | Varies |
| Best for | Business travelers, families, groups, late arrivals | Light packers near a station | Unplanned trips | Flexible timing |
Bellevue hotel tips
For business and leisure stays on the Eastside.
I-405 traffic
I-405 through Bellevue is slowest on weekday afternoons in both directions. Allow the top of the range.
Day of meetings
Keep one car for a day of meetings across Bellevue, Redmond and Seattle, with 25 miles included per hour.
Hourly car service →Company bookings
Visitors and candidates staying in Bellevue can be booked on one company account.
Corporate accounts →Seattle nights out
Book the ride to a game or show and the pickup after, rather than driving across the lake.
Venue guides →Cruise from Bellevue
Both piers are about 11 to 13 miles away. Leave about an hour before your check-in window.
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Bellevue hotel transportation fares
Starting-from prices for a one-way private ride, for the whole vehicle. Your exact fare depends on your hotel and destination and is shown before you pay.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Checked bags | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Sedan Tesla Model 3, Toyota Prius or similar | Up to 2 | 2 | $75 | Solo travelers and couples |
| Standard Sedan Tesla Model Y, Chrysler 300 or similar | Up to 3 | 3 | $85 | Business travel, small families |
| Mini Van Toyota Sienna, Mercedes Metris or similar | Up to 4 | 4 | $125 | Families, car seats, extra luggage |
| Passenger Van Groups of 5 or more | 5+ | Group luggage | $200 | Groups and teams |
Included in every booked ride
No add-on needed.
- Private, non-stop ride for your party only
- Taxes and tolls on the route
- Pickup at your hotel entrance, 15 minutes free waiting
- Flight tracking and 30 minutes free waiting at SEA
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
Extras, listed plainly
Added only if you choose them or need them.
- Meet and greet inside baggage claim: $50
- Car seats: $25 infant or toddler, $20 booster
- Pets in a carrier: $30. Service animals free
- Extra stops, paid parking and extra waiting time
- Gratuity is optional and chosen at checkout
Bellevue hotel transportation questions
More answers on the full FAQ, or call us any time.
(206) 788-8851How far is Bellevue from SeaTac?
About 17 miles to downtown Bellevue hotels, usually 25 to 40 minutes depending on I-405 traffic.
Can I take light rail from SeaTac to my Bellevue hotel?
Yes, with a transfer. Take the 1 Line north and change to the 2 Line for Bellevue Downtown station. Allow about an hour.
Are tolls included for Bellevue rides?
Yes. Any toll on the route, including I-405 express toll lanes or SR 520, is included in your quoted price.
How far is Microsoft from Bellevue hotels?
About 5 miles from downtown Bellevue, usually 10 to 20 minutes.
How much is a car from SeaTac to a Bellevue hotel?
From $75 in an Economy Sedan, $85 in a Standard Sedan, $125 in a Mini Van and $200 in a Passenger Van, with taxes and tolls included.
Do Bellevue hotels have airport shuttles?
Most do not run free shuttles to SEA. Guests usually take a private car, rideshare or light rail with a transfer.
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