Directions to University of Washington School of Medicine and Medical Center from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac)
The University of Washington School of Medicine / Medical Center is located in Northeast Seattle at 1959 NE Pacific Street, approximately 20 miles North of SeaTac Airport. Downtown Seattle is located approximately 15 miles North of SeaTac and 5 miles South of the University District.
Ground Transportation
Public Transportation
- Light Link Rail will connect you from SeaTac directly to UW Husky Stadium, a short walk from the University of Washington School of Medicine and Medical Center
- Cost: approx $3.50 for an approx. 45-minute ride
Car Rentals
- Car Rental information is available on the SeaTac web site (click here for car rental information)
- Driving Directions are available from Rand McNally (click here for driving directions)
- Parking: All non-patient-related visitors must pay the posted parking rates.
- The Surgery Pavilion Parking Garage is located just East of the Medical Center (from NE Pacific Street, take an immediate left, at the first light, into the Emergency Department entrance)
- The Triangle Parking Garage is located across the street from the Medical Center (from NE Pacific Street, take the first right onto Pacific Place NE, then take the first right into the Triangle Garage)
- Valet Parking (for approx $15) is available outside the Main Entrance to the Medical Center (from NE Pacific Street, turn left at the second light)
- The S-1 Parking Garage is located behind the School of Medicine (from NE Pacific Street, turn left at 15th Ave NE, the fourth light)
Taxi
- Orange Cab: (206) 522-8800
- Yellow Cab: (206) 622-6500
- Ask to be taken to 1959 NE Pacific Street, the University of Washington Medical Center
- Cost: approx $50 (depending on traffic), plus customary 15% tip for driver
Shuttle Express
- A shared shuttle van offering door-to-door service
- Reservations by phone: (425) 981-7000
- Reservations by web: http://shuttleexpress.com/seatac-airport/
- Ask to be taken to 1959 NE Pacific Street, the University of Washington Medical Center
- Cost: approx $37 one way, plus customary 15% tip for driver
Other Ground Transportation
- For additional ground transportation options, see Ground Transportation on the SeaTac web site
Hotels
- University District - See Lodging on the School of Medicine website
- Downtown Seattle - See Places to Stay on the City of Seattle Tourism web page
Other Links
- City of Seattle Tourism web site:http://www.seattle.gov/visiting
- Maps of the area: http://www.visitseattle.org/Essentials/Seattle-Maps.aspx
- SeaTac Airport web site: https://www.portseattle.org/seatac
this page updated 2013-08-29