How do I connect from the Rental Car shuttle to alternative transit like the Link Light Rail, parking garages, or the North Terminal Stop at SeaTac?
Verified: 2026-06-27
At a glance
Exit the Rental Car shuttle at the Ground Transportation island, cross via the crosswalk to the terminal, and follow signs to the Skybridge for Garages, or walk 5 minutes south to the International Arrivals Hall for the Link Light Rail station.
What to know
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What to expect on your trip
- When you arrive at the SeaTac Airport Rental Car Facility located at 3150 S 160th Street, take the blue and white Rental Car shuttle bus to the main terminal.
- The shuttle drops passengers off at the Ground Transportation island on the arrivals level (Baggage Claim).
- From this drop-off zone, you must cross the active traffic lane via the marked pedestrian crosswalk to reach the terminal building doors.
- Once inside, directional signage is clearly visible.
- To access the parking garages (Levels 1 through 8) or the North Terminal Stop, proceed to the center of the terminal and walk up one level to the skybridge.
When you arrive at the SeaTac Airport Rental Car Facility located at 3150 S 160th Street, take the blue and white Rental Car shuttle bus to the main terminal. The shuttle drops passengers off at the Ground Transportation island on the arrivals level (Baggage Claim). From this drop-off zone, you must cross the active traffic lane via the marked pedestrian crosswalk to reach the terminal building doors. Once inside, directional signage is clearly visible. To access the parking garages (Levels 1 through 8) or the North Terminal Stop, proceed to the center of the terminal and walk up one level to the skybridge. This elevated, enclosed walkway connects the main terminal directly to Parking Garage Levels 3 through 8, and provides covered access toward the North Terminal. For travelers needing the Link Light Rail station, do not go up to the skybridge. Instead, stay on the arrivals level and walk south for approximately 5 minutes toward the International Arrivals Hall. The entrance to the Sound Transit Link Light Rail station is located on the far south end of the terminal, down one escalator. Trains depart every 8 to 15 minutes depending on the time of day, and the standard fare to downtown Seattle ranges from $3. Allow at least 10 to 15 minutes of walking and transition time from the shuttle drop-off to the Light Rail platform to ensure you do not miss your train.
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Honest heads-up
Temporary exhibits rotate — verify current installations on portseattle.org day-of-travel; construction in 2026 may reroute gallery walkways.
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