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Typical cost and journey time from Paine Field into downtown Seattle.
Bus + Link light rail
CheapestCost
About $5–6
Time
1.5–2 hours to downtown Seattle
- Hours
- Daytime and evenings
- Where to find it
- Community Transit stop near the terminal.
- Good to know
- Change to Link light rail at Lynnwood City Center.
Taxi
FastestCost
About $80–100
Time
35–60 min
- Hours
- Limited
- Where to find it
- Outside the terminal.
Uber / Lyft
Cost
About $55–85
Time
35–60 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Rideshare pick-up outside the terminal.
Our pick
Paine Field's tiny terminal is a joy; it's ideal for north Seattle and Everett. For downtown, rideshare is the practical choice.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about Paine Field.
What's the cheapest way from Paine Field to downtown Seattle?
Bus + Link light rail: About $5–6, taking 1.5–2 hours to downtown Seattle.
How much is a taxi from PAE to downtown Seattle?
About $80–100. The ride takes 35–60 min.
What hours does the Bus + Link light rail run?
Daytime and evenings.
Where do Uber / Lyft pick up at Paine Field?
Rideshare pick-up outside the terminal. Expect to pay about $55–85.
Where do I catch the Bus + Link light rail?
Community Transit stop near the terminal.
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