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Popular Airport

Seattle Tacoma Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

3 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1687 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Milwaukee City Center

Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. Airport

There are many different ways to get from Milwaukee city center to the General Mitchell International Airport and you can also easily get to the airport even from farther places by Amtrak Train. Taxi and car-sharing are both convenient and fast transport options. You can also find a fast solution for your trip by renting a car. In addition to the shuttle bus alternative, the public transport vehicles also carry passengers to the airport at a much lower cost.

Taxi

It is possible to get to the airport in just 15 minutes by taking a taxi from the city center.

Car-sharing

You can easily arrive at the airport from the city center by contacting Uber&Lift company. In this system, you are expected to share the company vehicle with others. Since you will share the cost, you can go to the airport without having to sacrifice your comfort at an affordable price. You can make a reservation in advance using the company’s website or you can ask your hotel to help you.

Rent a car

You can rent an affordable car by agreeing with one of the 8 different car rental companies serving in the airport. You should follow I-94 E highway or WI-794 S highway in order to get to the city center. It is possible to reach the city center in less than 15 minutes on both highways under normal traffic conditions.

Shuttle Bus

You can arrive at the airport from the city center by using the shuttle service of the Go Riteway company serving in the airport. The company also pick passengers from many major destinations and hotels in the State if Illinois. The shuttle buses operate on door to door principle and you need to make reservations in advance for your return journey.

Bus

The bus number 80 pulls away from the city center and takes the passengers to the airport. The bus ride costs 2,25$ and takes about 30 minutes to get you to the airport.

Amtrak

The Amtrak Train traverses almost all of the United States and one of its stations is very close to the General Mitchell International Airport. You can also get to the airport by rail way picking the Amtrak Train. You can easily see the free shuttle buses that take passengers from the station to the airport.

Airport Information

General Mitchell International Airport, which is used both as a civil and military airport, is located 8 miles south of Milwaukee city center. In addition to a flight museum at the airport, there is also a bookstore where you can find a large number of secondhand books at low costs; the bookstore is also believed to be the first ever secondhand airport bookstore in the world. For the airport passengers, the wi-fi connection is free for the first 20 minutes. After that time, you can connect to internet at 4.95$ per hour through the Boingo internet provider, which is available at the General Mitchell. Nearly 20 food & beverage stores and a large number of shopping stores provide service for your convenience.

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.

Weather in Seattle

DayMin - Max
FridayMin 7ºC - Max 12ºC
SaturdayMin 6ºC - Max 10ºC
SundayMin 4ºC - Max 8ºC
MondayMin 6ºC - Max 10ºC
TuesdayMin 6ºC - Max 9ºC

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