Engineers Without Borders - USA
2008 Annual International Conference
March 27-30, 2008
University of Washington, Seattle
Sustainable Engineering and Global Health
Transportation Options Around Seattle
Taxi Cabs:
All Seattle taxi cabs operate at the same rate, set by King County. $2.50 meter drop, $2.00 per mile. Extra person charges may apply. Taxi service, one way, from Sea-Tac Airport to the University of Washington campus - estimated cost $42.00 - $48.00.
For more information on rates for local taxi service, visit: http://www.yellowtaxi.net/
Orange Cab........ (206) 522-8800
Yellow Cab......... (206) 622-6500
Airport Shuttle:
Shuttle Express... (425) 981-7000
Shuttle Express is a shared ride shuttle that leaves the airport frequently. Pick-ups are made at most campus area hotels every hour from 6 AM to 11 PM with reservations.
To book online (group or individual transportation) visit: http://www.shuttleexpress.com/
Seattle Bus System:
From the Airport to Downtown Seattle:
194 (traveling time: 20-30 min), 174 (traveling time: 40-50 min).
From Downtown Seattle to University District:
71, 72, 73 - Run in the bus tunnel* during the day, 3rd Ave. at night.
70 - Runs only on 3rd Ave.
*Bus tunnel is underground with entrances located along 3rd Ave.
From University District To Downtown Seattle:
71, 72, 73 - Run on University Way NE/Campus Parkway, a block from campus.
70 - Runs on 15th Ave NE, right next to campus.
Planning trips:
Use Metro's excellent online trip planner to get where you want to go,
find schedules, and more:
http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/
Pick up paper schedules for routes in the HUB, 1st floor, by the
Information Desk.
Fare Information:
NOTE: Bring exact change.
6 - 9AM & 3 - 6 PM Weekdays: $1.75
All other times: $1.50 |
