# How do I find the rental car shuttle pickup islands at SeaTac Airport?

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## At a glance

To catch the 24/7 Rental Car Facility shuttle at SeaTac, exit the baggage claim level to the ground transportation curb and head to Island 1 (North End, near Carousel 1) or Island 16 (South End, near Carousel 16).

## What to know

To board the complimentary 24-hour Rental Car Facility shuttle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), you must navigate to the designated ground transportation islands outside the Baggage Claim level. The airport provides two primary pickup zones to accommodate passengers: 1. North Terminal Pickup (Island 1): If you arrive at the north end of the terminal (near Baggage Claim Carousels 1 through 5, primarily Alaska Airlines), exit through the sliding glass doors near Carousel 1. Cross the pedestrian walkway to the outer ground transportation curb and proceed directly to Island 1. 2. South Terminal / International Arrivals Pickup (Island 16): If you arrive at the south end or international arrivals (near Baggage Claim Carousels 12 through 16), exit through the sliding doors near Carousel 15 or 16. Cross the pedestrian walkway to the outer curb and proceed to Island 16. The shuttles operate continuously 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a high frequency of every 3 to 5 minutes. The ride to the dedicated 5-story Rental Car Facility (located at 3150 South 160th Street) takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. Look for the large, bright green and blue buses 

## Related

- https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/knowledge/seatac-terminal-pickup-island-specifics