Popular Airport | Seattle Tacoma Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1769 Miles |
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Cheapest Austin to Seattle Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Austin City Center
Austin Bergstrom Intl. Airport
There are plenty of transportation options available to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from the city centre. If you prefer public transportation, the journey by bus is extremely economical.
You can reach the airport quickly and comfortably by taking a taxi or using the shuttle services. It is possible to return rental vehicles at the airport. Hiring a limousine is another viable alternative if you prefer a luxurious journey for the return trip. Don’t forget that you may also want to request assistance from your hotel, which may provide airport transportation services.
Taxi
The minimum cost of taking a taxi to the airport in Austin is 13.10 dollars. Most of the taxis accept up to four passengers, including children. You can also pay with your credit card in most taxis. It takes approximately 15 minutes to travel to the airport from the city centre.
Shuttle Service
You can reserve a seat with a shuttle service company that has working relations with the airport to secure a comfortable mode of transportation. The fares charged by shuttle service companies are similar to taxi fees.
Limousine
There are many companies involved in the limousine rental industry in the city of Austin. However, you should make a reservation beforehand. You can find the contact details of limousine companies online or ask for assistance from your hotel.
Car Rental
You can reach the airport with your rental car through the Texas State Highway 71 (TX-71E). The journey from the city centre to the airport takes around 15 minutes. You can drop off your rented vehicle at the ‘Car Rental Facility’ area, which is located behind the airport’ car park. You can reach the terminal building by using the pedestrian crossing.
Bus
It will take 30 minutes at most to get to the airport thanks to the Capital Metro buses that depart from the city centre. The airport buses are blue with a large yellow print which reads 'Airport Downtown'. Tickets cost only 1.75 dollars. Don’t forget that you can only pay the bus fare with a pass card or with the exact amount of change. The bus departs every half an hour and drops off passengers almost in front of the terminal entrance. In addition, there is also enough space for your luggage.
Airport Information
Austin-Bergstorm International Airport, located 5 miles southeast of the city centre, is a significantly important airport where at least 150 flights take off to 48 different destinations daily. The airport serves 10 million travellers annually.
A blend of local and international cuisines are available at the airport’s numerous restaurants. You can enjoy live music performances at the airport during the weekdays. It is possible to see many paintings, sculptures and exhibitions that that is a reflection on the airport’s architecture. The Wi-Fi at the airport is free of charge for 90 minutes.
Transportation to Seattle City Center from Airport
Seattle Tacoma Intl. Airport
Neighboring Canada, the seaport city of Seattle is the largest city in the state of Washington and a major city in the U.S. The city gets its name from an ancient Native American chief and its official nickname is Emerald City due to its lush greenery and beautiful nature.
The city of Seattle is served by the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, a major airport that handled over 42 million passengers in 2015. Also referred to as Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is used as a major transfer airport due to its proximity to Canada. Located about 24 km from the city, there are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport that are both quick and easy. The Link Light Rail system provides transportation between Sea-Tac Airport and downtown Seattle, which takes about 40 minutes. Other transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport include taxis, shuttle services, and rental cars.
Link Light Rail
The Link Light Rail system is the most commonly used means of public transportation in Seattle. These light rail trains are a great transportation alternative to get to the city center from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. These trains provide transportation directly from the airport to downtown Seattle. The Link Light Rail is accessibly from the parking lot, on level 4. Trains operate every 7.5 to 15 minutes and take about 40 minutes to get to the city center from the airport. Monday to Saturday the Link Light Rail operates from 5 am to 1 am and on Sundays it operates from 6 am to midnight. Tickets can be purchased from kiosks at the station with cash or credit card.
Bicycle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport features various bicycle resources for passengers who want to travel to and from the airport by bike. The airport features bicycle assembly stations, bicycle parking areas, and long-term storage areas. There are over 50 bicycle rental stations located in the city that are a part of the city’s bike share system. Fees start at 8 USD. You can get to the city center from the airport by following the special bike paths and shared roadways.
Hotel Shuttle Services
Many hotels located in Seattle provide their guests with airport shuttle services. To take advantage of this service make sure to discuss it with the hotel you are staying at in advance. We recommend making a reservation for this service. Hotel shuttle services are an extremely practical and comfortable means of transportation but it can be a bit more expensive than taking a taxi. Depending on your destination in the city it can take about 20 minutes to get to downtown Seattle from the airport.
Taxi
Taxis are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from Sea-Tac Airport. Taxis are easily accessible from the taxi stands that are located on the 3rd floor of the parking lot. A taxi to the city center from the airport costs 50 USD on average and takes 20 minutes if there’s no traffic. The fare and duration will vary depending on your final destination in the city.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another way to get to the city center from the airport. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies at the airport are located at the Rental Car Facility. Shuttle buses depart from the terminal exits and provide transportation to the Rental Car Facility. Depending on the traffic it takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center from Sea-Tac Airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar Car Rental, Enterprise, Firefly, Hertz, National, Payless, and Sixt.
Shuttle
There are various shared ride van and scheduled airporter services that provide transportation from Sea-Tac Airport to the city center. Each company has specific drop off and pick up locations. For more information on shuttle services to the city, shuttle operators and fares please visit Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s website.
