Sound Transit link light railThe link light rail runs from Angle Lake to Northgate with stops at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, University of Washington, downtown Seattle, and south Seattle. This is a popular choice for travelers going to and from the airport to skip street traffic.
It takes 57 minutes to ride end to end and runs every six to 15 minutes, depending on the time of day, with service from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and 6 a.m. to midnight on Sundays and holidays. All of the stations are wheelchair accessible, and the light rail also has visual and auditory announcements for each stop.
To get a ticket, buy an ORCA card at a ticket machine, online, or at a retail location. You can purchase single or multiple rides as well as a regional day pass.
King County Metro busesKing County Metro buses are a great option for getting through Seattle, especially between neighborhoods like Ballard and Queen Anne that aren't served by the light rail. Pay with an ORCA card, cash, or Transit GO ticket, which can be purchased on the Transit GO ticket app. Buses have lifts or ramps for wheelchairs or anyone with limited mobility or who has trouble climbing steps.
StreetcarsIn addition to buses and the light rail, there are streetcar lines that run through South Lake Union and Capitol Hill. These accept the same payment methods as buses (ORCA card, cash, or Transit GO ticket), and you can even bring service animals and bicycles aboard.
Seattle MonorailThe monorail is the fastest way to travel between the Westlake Center in downtown Seattle to a number of popular tourist spots like the Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture, and Pacific Science Center. The monorail takes ORCA cards as well as cash.