SeaTac airport taxi & car service, to and from SEA
Private, pre-booked airport transfers between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and any home, hotel or office in 50+ cities. Your flight is tracked, your driver waits, and your price is set before you ride, from $75 with taxes and tolls included.
How do I get a taxi from SeaTac Airport?
Skip the taxi line by booking a private car before you fly. Add your flight number, and your driver tracks the flight and texts you the meeting point once you land, or waits inside baggage claim with a name sign for $50. The ride goes non-stop to your address, at the price you saw when booking.
One private ride, whatever you call it
Travelers search for a SeaTac airport taxi, a Seattle airport car service, a SeaTac airport shuttle or an airport transfer. They usually want the same thing: a reliable ride between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and their door, at a price they know in advance.
Seattle Airport Taxi is a private, pre-booked car service. It works like a taxi you reserve ahead, without the meter or the line, and like a shuttle without the shared stops. One party per vehicle, straight to the destination.
Taxi from SeaTac: your arrival pickup
Landing at SEA? Your car is reserved before you board, so you walk out to a driver who already knows when you landed.
- Book with your flight numberAdd your airline and flight so your driver follows it in real time.
- Land and collect your bagsYour 30 free waiting minutes start at your actual landing time, early or late.
- Meet your driverCurbside with a text giving the meeting point, or inside baggage claim with a name sign for $50.
- Ride non-stopStraight to your home, hotel or office anywhere in the region.
Taxi to SeaTac: your departure ride
Book your ride to the airport ahead of time, including 3 and 4 a.m. pickups for early flights. Your driver arrives at the scheduled time and drops you at the departures curb for your airline.
When should my pickup be?
Pick your area, flight type and departure time.
Airport transfers to the most-booked cities
Approximate road distance and typical drive time from SEA. Times change with traffic, so allow extra on weekday rush hours. See all 50+ service areas.
| Route | Distance | Typical drive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeaTac to Downtown Seattle | 14 mi | 25–45 min | Route details |
| SeaTac to Bellevue | 17 mi | 25–40 min | Route details |
| SeaTac to Redmond | 24 mi | 30–50 min | Route details |
| SeaTac to Kirkland | 23 mi | 30–50 min | Route details |
| SeaTac to Tacoma | 21 mi | 25–45 min | Route details |
| SeaTac to Renton | 7 mi | 12–20 min | Route details |
| SeaTac to Kent | 9 mi | 15–25 min | Route details |
| SeaTac to Federal Way | 12 mi | 15–30 min | Route details |
| SeaTac to Issaquah | 22 mi | 25–40 min | Route details |
| SeaTac to Bothell | 30 mi | 35–55 min | Route details |
| SeaTac to Lynnwood | 30 mi | 35–55 min | Route details |
| SeaTac to Everett | 40 mi | 45–70 min | Route details |
Airport transfer prices by vehicle
Starting-from prices for one-way airport transfers. Your exact fare depends on distance and is shown before you pay.
Included with every airport transfer
No add-on needed.
- Private, non-stop ride for your party only
- Real-time flight tracking on arrivals
- 30 minutes free waiting at SEA, 15 minutes elsewhere
- Taxes and tolls in the quoted price
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Bottled water and Wi-Fi in the vehicle
Paid extras and limits
Listed plainly so the total holds no surprises.
- Meet and greet inside baggage claim: $50
- Car seats: infant or toddler $25, booster $20, per direction
- Pets in a carrier: $30. Service animals free
- Gratuity is optional and chosen at checkout
- Extra stops, paid parking and waiting beyond the free period are added to the total
- Luggage limits are enforced for safety; book up a size if unsure
Private transfer vs shared shuttle vs taxi stand
How a pre-booked private ride compares with the other ways out of SEA.
| Private airport transfer | Shared airport shuttle | Taxi stand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who rides | Your party only | Several parties | Your party |
| Stops | Non-stop to your address | One stop per party | Non-stop |
| Price | Set before you ride | Per person | Metered |
| Waiting at SEA | Driver waits for you, flight tracked | Fixed departure times | Queue at the stand |
| Car seats | Reserved at booking (paid) | Varies | Rarely available |
| Best for | Families, luggage, business, early and late flights | Solo travelers on a budget | Unplanned trips |
Met inside the terminal, by name
Your driver waits inside SeaTac baggage claim holding a sign with your name or company name, then helps carry your luggage to the car. It is the easiest pickup for first-time visitors, clients arriving for meetings, and parents traveling with children.
Add it in the booking form and enter the name for the sign.
SeaTac airport taxi questions
More answers on the full FAQ page, or call any hour.
(206) 788-8851How much is a taxi from SeaTac Airport to downtown Seattle?
A private Economy Sedan from SeaTac to downtown Seattle starts from $75, with taxes and tolls included in the quoted price. A Standard Sedan starts from $85, a Mini Van from $125 and a Passenger Van from $200. Gratuity, meet and greet and extra stops are not included.
How do I get a taxi from SeaTac Airport?
Book a private car online before you fly and add your flight number. Your driver tracks the flight and texts you the meeting point after you land, or waits inside baggage claim with a name sign if you add meet and greet for $50. There is no taxi line to wait in.
Can I book a taxi to SeaTac Airport for an early morning flight?
Yes. Rides run 24 hours a day, including 3 and 4 a.m. pickups for early departures. Book ahead so your vehicle is reserved, and use the pickup time calculator on this page to choose when to leave.
How early should I leave for SeaTac Airport?
Plan to reach SeaTac about 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight, then add the drive time from your address. From downtown Seattle allow up to 45 minutes; from Everett allow up to 70 minutes.
Is there a shuttle from SeaTac to downtown Seattle?
Shared airport shuttles make several stops for different passengers. Seattle Airport Taxi runs private transfers instead: one party per vehicle, non-stop, from $75 in a sedan or $125 in a Mini Van for up to 4 passengers. Link light rail is the cheapest option for light packers.
What is the difference between an airport taxi and an airport car service?
A metered taxi charges by the meter and is hailed at a taxi stand. An airport car service like ours is pre-booked, priced before the ride, and the driver tracks your flight and waits for you. Many travelers search for a taxi but book a car service for the price certainty.
How long will my driver wait at SeaTac?
Airport pickups include 30 minutes of free waiting, counted from your flight's actual landing time. Waiting beyond that may be charged. Pickups at other addresses include 15 minutes.
Do you track flights for SeaTac pickups?
Yes. Add your airline and flight number when booking. Your driver follows the flight in real time, so early arrivals and delays are handled without you needing to call.
Can I get a car service from SeaTac to Bellevue or Tacoma?
Yes. Bellevue is about 17 miles from SeaTac (25 to 40 minutes) and Tacoma about 21 miles (25 to 45 minutes). We serve 50+ cities across King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, with your exact price shown before booking.
Can I cancel my airport transfer?
Yes. Airport transfers can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before pickup, from your account or by phone at (206) 788-8851. Later cancellations may be non-refundable.
Do you provide car seats for airport rides?
Yes, as a paid add-on reserved at booking: infant and toddler seats are $25 each and booster seats $20 each, per direction. Washington law requires an appropriate child restraint for most children under 8.
Where do you drop off at SeaTac for departures?
At the departures curb for your airline, so you can walk straight in to check in or security.
Book your SeaTac airport ride
Arrival or departure, see every vehicle with its full price and book in about two minutes.