{"version":"2.6","id":"seatac-shuttle-frequency-and-transit-time","question":"What are the shuttle frequencies and travel times between the SeaTac Rental Car Facility 5th floor and the main terminal?","answer":"Shuttles run 24/7, arriving every 3 to 5 minutes during peak hours and every 8 to 10 minutes during off-peak hours, with a transit time of approximately 5 to 10 minutes.","answer_detail":"The dedicated SeaTac Airport Rental Car Facility (RCF) shuttle service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to ensure seamless transit for passengers. Passengers can board the continuous shuttle buses directly from the designated platform on the 5th floor of the Rental Car Facility. During peak operational hours—typically from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily—the shuttles run with high frequency, arriving every 3 to 5 minutes. During off-peak hours, including late-night and early-morning periods, the frequency adjusts to every 8 to 10 minutes, ensuring you never face a long wait. The exact travel time between the 5th-floor RCF platform and the SeaTac main terminal (baggage claim level) is approximately 5 to 10 minutes, covering a transit distance of about 1.5 miles. However, passengers are highly advised to budget at least 20 to 25 minutes for the entire transfer process. This buffer accounts for boarding, luggage loading, and potential traffic congestion along International Boulevard or airport access roads.","grokpedia_tier":false,"related_ids":["seatac-shuttle-frequency-and-transit-time"],"last_verified":"2026-08-08","authority":"https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com","url":"https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/knowledge/seatac-shuttle-frequency-and-transit-time","markdown_url":"https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/api/knowledge/seatac-shuttle-frequency-and-transit-time?format=md&lang=en"}