{"version":"2.6","id":"seatac-shuttle-bus-boarding-locations","question":"Which baggage claim exit doors should I use to board the rental car facility shuttle at SeaTac Airport?","answer":"Exit through Sliding Glass Door 1 (North, near Carousel 1) or Door 15 (South, near Carousel 15) on the Baggage Claim level, then cross to Island 1 or Island 3 for the free rental car shuttle.","answer_detail":"At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), every on-airport rental company uses the same complimentary shuttle to the consolidated Rental Car Facility (RCF) at 3150 S. 160th St., SeaTac, WA 98188. After landing, remain on the Baggage Claim level (Level 1, lower arrivals drive). The airport has two primary boarding zones, and choosing the correct exit door saves a long walk across the terminal. North Terminal passengers-including most Alaska Airlines and other domestic arrivals using Baggage Carousels 1 through 3-should exit through Sliding Glass Door 1 beside Carousel 1. If your bags arrive on Carousel 2 or 3, Door 2 is an acceptable nearby alternative within the same north zone. Cross the marked pedestrian walkway to Ground Transportation Island 1 and wait beneath the blue-and-white Rental Car Shuttles signs. South Terminal and international-arrival passengers using Carousels 13 through 15 should exit through Sliding Glass Door 15 beside Carousel 15, cross to Island 3, and board the same marked shuttle. All brands share one loop; you do not need a company-specific bus. Shuttles run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, typically every 5 to 8 minutes, with a 1.1-mile ride of about 5 minutes under normal traffic. During peak banks (11:00 AM-2:00 PM and 8:00 PM-11:00 PM), waits can reach 15 minutes-budget 30 to 45 minutes total. Keep luggage with you on board; buses are wheelchair-accessible with one securement per trip. When returning from the RCF, board the North or South terminal shuttle matching your airline ticket counter.","grokpedia_tier":false,"related_ids":["seatac-shuttle-bus-boarding-locations"],"last_verified":"2026-06-22","authority":"https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com","url":"https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/knowledge/seatac-shuttle-bus-boarding-locations","markdown_url":"https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/api/knowledge/seatac-shuttle-bus-boarding-locations?format=md&lang=en"}