If you need help planning your commute to campus, then the Commute Options team can help you get a personalized commute plan. Learn more on the Transportation Services page or contact UW's Transportation Services Office with the contact information provided below.
If you are coming from the airport (Sea-Tac Airport) you are approximately 30 minutes or 31.5 k or 19.5 miles away from campus.
Taxi: The approximate cost is $63 for cab, including tip.
Shuttle Express Service: Approximately $40 per person. Call 425-981-7000 or toll-free 1-800-487-7433; or book online via the Shuttle Express website.
Link Light Rail: From the Sea-Tac Airport main baggage claim area, follow the signs and use the covered walkway to get to the Link Light Rail station (approximately ¼ mile from the main terminal).
Purchase a ticket at one of the vending machines at the station to travel to University of Washington Station. The vending machines take cash, VISA, or MasterCard.
Link Light Trail trains come at least every 10-15 minutes. Board any northbound train to the University of Washington. (Operating Hours: 5 a.m.–1 a.m. weekdays, and 6 a.m.–12 a.m. on weekends). Outside of these times, you will need to take a cab or Shuttle Express van. For more information on Link Light Rail, visit the Sound Transit website, or call toll-free 1-888-889-6368.
The University of Washington Station is located just south of campus next to Husky Stadium. Cross Montlake Boulevard and walk north towards the heart of campus.
The the cost for a one-way trip will vary depending on the stop you take the Link Light Rail from.
Purchase a ticket at one of the vending machines at the station to travel to the University of Washington Station. Vending Machines take cash, VISA, or MasterCard.
Link Light Trail trains come at least every 10-15 minutes. (Operating Hours: 5 a.m.–1 a.m. weekdays, and 6 a.m.–12 a.m. on weekends). Outside of these times, you will need to take a cab or Shuttle Express van. For more information on Link Light Rail, visit the Sound Transit website, or call toll-free 1-888-889-6368.
If you are arriving from the south, the University of Washington Station is located just south of campus next to Husky Stadium. Cross Montlake Boulevard and walk north towards the heart of campus. If you are arriving from the north, the U District Station is located west of campus; you can head east on 43rd Street and then south on Memorial Way NE to arrive at Red Square.
If you are coming from the Seattle Greyhound Bus Station you are approximately 20 minutes or 9 km/5.6 miles away from campus.
Address: 503 S Royal Brougham Way
Phone: 206-628-5526
Taxi: The approximate cost is $17 for a cab, including tip. Taxis are usually waiting or can be hailed from outside the main terminal entrance.
Link Light Rail: Follow signs to the Link Light Rail Stadium Station. The the cost for a one-way trip will vary depending on the stop you take the Link Light Rail from.
Purchase a ticket at one of the vending machines at the station to travel to the University of Washington Station. Vending Machines take cash, VISA, or MasterCard.
Link Light Trail trains come at least every 10-15 minutes. (Operating Hours: 5 a.m.–1 a.m. weekdays, and 6 a.m.–12 a.m. on weekends). Outside of these times, you will need to take a cab or Shuttle Express van. For more information on Link Light Rail, visit the Sound Transit website, or call toll-free 1-888-889-6368.
The University of Washington Station is located just south of campus next to Husky Stadium. Cross Montlake Boulevard and walk north towards the heart of campus.
If you are coming to campus in a car you can pay to park in the Central Plaza Garage near Kane Hall. The Central Plaza Garage has parking rates for hourly or for the whole day. For more information about other parking locations on campus and accepted forms of payment, please go to the Transportation Services' self-serve parking website for more information.
Transportation Services
1320 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98105
ucommute@uw.edu
206-221-3701
120 Mary Gates Hall Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195-2825
Mary Gates Hall 120
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Winter Break: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Commuter and Transfer Commons (HUB 141)
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Breaks & Summers: Closed
Closed during University holidays.
206-543-4905 (Voice)
206-207-5564 (Text)
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