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Seattle has a growing number of options for getting around town. The region is investing massively in the Sound Transit Link Light Rail expansion and the Seattle bus can get you to almost any corner of the city. Lyft and Uber rideshares are also an option. Unfortunately bikesare and a scooter shares have been an ongoing challenge for Seattle, but there appears to be a continued committment to make it work.
Read below to learn how to best leverage the many ways to get around town.
Link light Rail
Currently, the light rail system is very effective at getting you from the airport and as far north as the University of Washington. You will travel right through downtown and have easy access to many of the attractions in the downtown area.
Seattle Metro System
Seattle has two bus systems, King County Metro and Sound Transit. Most visitors will be primarily concerned with the King County Metro system. Leverage King County Metro to explore all of the excitement in the many Seattle Neighborhoods.
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro.aspx
Seattle Monorail
Leverage the Seattle Monorail to get from Westlake to the Seattle Center.
Washington State Ferries
The ferries around Seattle are run by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Riding the ferry is a great way to kill a few hours by check out the local communities of Bainbridge and Vashon Island for a deeper look into Pacific Northwest culture.
Details can be found here:
https://wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/vesselwatch/TerminalDetail.aspx?terminalid=7
Rideshare
Lyft and Uber are always options for those late night rides home.
Bikeshare
Jump Bike with Uber!
Trailhead Shuttles
If you want to get out to many of the popular trailheads for a day hike check out the Trailhead Direct Shuttle system. These shuttles will get you to the following trails:
- Cougar Mountain
- Issaquah Alps
- Mailbox Peak
- Mount Si