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I have an upcoming flight with a 5 hour layover in Seattle. Is this enough time to catch a ride to the space needle and back to the airport?
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I have an upcoming flight with a 5 hour layover in Seattle. Is this enough time to catch a ride to the space needle and back to the airport?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
Yes.
Yes, if you don't poke around.
Driving takes a round 25 min, or more if traffic is bad.
Transit (a combo of train + bus per Google Maps would take an hourish.
Remember that you'll need to give yourself time to go through security again at SeaTac, not to mention tracking drive times.
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Light rail to Westlake
Light rail to Westlake Station, then Monorail to Seattle Center. Transit will take about an hour each way.
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I know, it is probably just
I know, it is probably just enough time that if something went wrong we would miss the connection. 5 hours is just a bit too long for me to be at the airport doing nothing. lol
Thanks for the info.
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Perhaps just be ready to
Perhaps just be ready to pivot to a different transportation mode if necessary?
Herbal's train recommendation is the most dependable for sure.
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Uber will run you around $50
Uber will run you around $50 each way and get you there in a half hour.
Light rail roundrip is $5-6 plus $7 for the Monorail.
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Thanks! I have 4-5 weeks to
Thanks! I have 4-5 weeks to think about it. The train is probably what I would do to avoid any possible traffic issues.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Zzzzzz
I'd add sculpture park which
I'd add sculpture park which is a short walk downhill or skip the space needle and just hit sculpture park. One of my favorite places.