SeaTac Airport Shuttles

Ground Transportation to Seattle

SeaTac Airport Shuttles - Are they worth it?

Seattle airport shuttles to connect you with Seatac airport are a key link to getting you on your way quickly. With Seattle's legendary traffic and slick, rainy roads – airport shuttles can get you to your hotel or business meeting quickly. There is currently no efficient public transit system to or from Seatac airport – and other than private limousine companies – there is one company that dominates the airport shuttles – Shuttle Express. Shuttle Express is the only "door to door" option serving the greater Seattle area - with service right to specific locations (ie not just downtown Seattle hotels).

We took a mystery shopping ride on Shuttle Express to see whether this company can deliver on its promises. The reservation website was a little tricky to use, but we succeeded in making an online reservation which was very convenient. From Redmond's Microsoft headquarters – the cost was approximately $36 plus tip for each direction (ie $72 round trip). There was no credit card deposit required to make a reservation – which left some nice flexibility.

Shuttle Express drops off right at airline ticketing - not in this mess.

Shuttle Express called to confirm the reservation exactly 24 hours before. This gave us some good assurance the shuttle was scheduled and confirmed with our impending trip coming soon. We also gave some directions to find our private home – as it is often missed off the beaten path.

Shuttle Express does require a relatively early pickup for the flight – we were a 5:15am pickup for a 8:15am flight. You input your flight time and Shuttle Express designates your pickup time.

The van was not brand new - it was basic inside, but relatively clean and comfortable. If you are looking for luxury - Shuttle Express might not be the best pick, but the van was appropriately maintained.

Seatac Airport Seattle

Plan for your ground transportation at the best price and service.

The driver was exactly on time at our home. He was courteous and helpful with only one other rider in the shared shuttle van. One of the biggest risks of shared shuttle vans from city airports is numerous time consuming stops. We were lucky to be the last (and only second) stop on the shared shuttle ride. Your experience may vary, but we were treated to an efficient and direct ride to the airport. The driver helped unload our bags, and the dropoff process was right at the airline ticketing area – very convenient.

A key advantage of Shuttle Express over your car is that they can use the car pool lanes on Seattle's traffic clogged highways. If you're driving by yourself – you are the stuck traffic that the car pool shuttle will be passing.

We found this shared shuttle to be a convenient way to get to the airport – however the cost was a bit steep. For three or more riders – you may be better off trying a private limousine sedan.

Online SeaTac Airport Shuttle Quotes and Reservations

Shuttle Express Phone Contact: 425-981-7000

Serving the communities of: Auburn, Bellevue, Bothell, Everett, Federal Way, Fife, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Lakewood, Mercer Island, Puyallup, Redmond, Renton, Seattle, Steilacoom, Tacoma, Totem Lake and Woodinville.

Service from the Airport: Passengers are picked up at the inner drive curb on the third floor of the Airport Garage. The Shuttle Express booth is located between elevator banks 3 and 4, next to the Ground Transportation booth.

Scheduled Airport Ground Transportation Options - Outlying Communities:

Airporter Shuttle: outside Door 00 on the Baggage Claim (lower) level. 360-380-8800	Alaska Ferry Terminal, Anacortes, Anacortes Ferry to San Juan Islands, Bellingham, Blaine, Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Ferndale, La Conner, Marysville, Mt. Vernon, Oak Harbor, Stanwood, Whidbey Island NAS and Yakima.
Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter 360-876-1737 Fares are ~$12 - $20 each way depending on destination. Approximately hourly departures.	Bangor Submarine Base, Bremerton, Gig Harbor, Gorst, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Purdy, Silverdale, and Northwest Tacoma. They also serve Ft. Lewis, Madigan Hospital and McChord Air Force Base.
Capital Aeroporter 253-838-7431 Departs approximately hourly throughout the day / night.	Centralia, Chehalis, Federal Way, Fife, Hoodsport, Lacey, Lakewood, Olympia, Parkland, Puyallup, Shelton, Tacoma, Tumwater, and Union.
Gray Line - Limited downtown hotels only - $10.25 one way / $17 round trip 206-626-6088	5:30am - 11:00 pm twice per hour departures outside Door 00 on the Baggage Claim (lower) level.
Quick Shuttle 604-940-4428	To Vancouver, B.C. from Seatac airport every ~4 hours.
Whidbey - Seatac Shuttle 360-679-4003	Whidbey Island communities Approximately $36 one-way or $65 round-trip.
Olympic Bus Lines -- Independent Greyhound Bus Agent 360-417-0700 $49 one-way and $79 round-trip. Two daily trips.	Port Angeles, Sequim, Discovery Bay, Port Townsend, and Kingston.

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