SeaTac airport hotel transportation
Staying at a hotel on International Blvd near SEA? Hotel shuttles cover the airport. For downtown Seattle, the cruise piers, Bellevue, events or a whole group, a private car picks you up at the lobby, from $75 with taxes and tolls included.
How do I get from a SeaTac airport hotel to downtown Seattle or the cruise port?
For the airport itself, use your hotel's free shuttle if it runs at your time. For anywhere else, Link light rail runs from SEA and Angle Lake stations to downtown for $3, or a private car picks you up at the lobby: about 13 miles to downtown Seattle, 14 to 16 miles to the cruise piers and 16 miles to Bellevue, usually 25 to 45 minutes, from $75 with taxes and tolls included.
From SeaTac airport hotels to where you are going
Approximate road distance and drive time from the International Blvd hotels.
SEA terminal
5–10 min
Hotel shuttle first; car for early hours or groups
SEA terminal →Downtown Seattle
25–45 min
Hotels, offices and Pike Place Market
Downtown Seattle →Pier 66 cruise terminal
25–40 min
Norwegian and Oceania
Pier 66 cruise terminal →Pier 91 cruise terminal
25–45 min
Carnival, Celebrity, Holland America, Princess and more
Pier 91 cruise terminal →Downtown Bellevue
25–40 min
Offices, Meydenbauer Center and hotels
Downtown Bellevue →Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park
20–35 min
Games and stadium concerts
Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park →Seattle Convention Center
25–45 min
Arch and Summit buildings
Seattle Convention Center →Tacoma
25–45 min
Downtown, the Dome and the North End
Tacoma →Southcenter and Tukwila
5–15 min
Shopping and offices
Southcenter and Tukwila →Getting around from a SeaTac airport hotel
Compared honestly.
| Private car with us | Hotel shuttle | Link light rail | Rideshare app | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To the SEA terminal | From $75, rarely worth it | Often free | $3 from Angle Lake or SEA station | Changes with demand |
| To downtown Seattle | From $75, 25 to 45 min door to door | Usually airport only | $3, about 35 to 40 min to Westlake | Changes with demand |
| To the cruise piers | From $75, sized for cruise luggage | Usually airport only | Not to the piers | Changes with demand |
| Best for | Groups, luggage, cruise days, early starts | Airport runs at shuttle hours | Light packers going downtown | Flexible timing |
Park-sleep-fly and early flights
Common SeaTac hotel plans, and where a private car fits.
Park-sleep-fly
Drive to a SeaTac hotel the night before, leave the car, and take the hotel shuttle to SEA. A private car only helps if the shuttle does not run at your time.
Before a cruise
Fly in the day before, sleep near SEA, and ride to the pier in the morning with room for cruise luggage.
Hotel to cruise terminal →Very early flights
Hotel shuttles may not start early enough for the first flights. Book a 3 or 4 a.m. pickup instead.
Crews and groups
Airline crews, teams and wedding parties at SeaTac hotels travel together in a Passenger Van from $200.
Not affiliated
Seattle Airport Taxi is an independent car service, not a hotel's own shuttle. Hotel names are listed as destinations only.
How your SeaTac hotel pickup works
From lobby to destination.
- Book with the hotel nameAdd the hotel, the name your driver should ask for, and your flight or destination.
- Pickup at the entranceYour driver meets you at the hotel entrance or porte-cochere. 15 minutes of waiting is free.
- Bags loadedChoose the vehicle by suitcases: 2 in Economy, 3 in Standard, 4 in the Mini Van.
- Non-stop to your destinationSEA departures, the cruise piers, a venue or an office, on the price you booked.
SeaTac airport 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
SeaTac airport hotel transportation questions
More answers on the full FAQ, or call us any time.
(206) 788-8851How do I get from a SeaTac hotel to downtown Seattle?
By Link light rail from SEA or Angle Lake station for $3, about 35 to 40 minutes to Westlake, or by private car from the lobby, about 13 miles and 25 to 45 minutes, from $75 with taxes and tolls included.
How do I get from a SeaTac hotel to the cruise terminal?
Pier 66 is about 14 miles and Pier 91 about 16 miles from the SeaTac hotels. A private car with room for cruise luggage starts from $75; a Mini Van for 4 starts from $125.
Do SeaTac hotels have shuttles to downtown?
Most SeaTac hotel shuttles serve the airport only. For downtown, use light rail, rideshare or a private car.
Should I book a car from my SeaTac hotel to the airport?
Usually not, if your hotel shuttle runs at your time. Book a car for very early flights, large groups or a lot of luggage.
Can you pick up a group at a SeaTac hotel?
Yes. A Passenger Van from $200 takes groups of 5 or more with luggage.
Are you a SeaTac hotel shuttle?
No. We are an independent private car service.
Book your ride from a SeaTac hotel
Add your hotel and destination. Exact price shown before you pay.