Whether you’re traveling on vacation or for a business trip in Seattle, you can make time to visit some exciting venues from the iconic Space Needle to trendy Pike's Market Place. Greater Seattle encompasses a large metro area, so getting from place to place is much easier for travelers with a car. You can simply and quickly rent a car from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and save the hassle of finding an alternative way to the downtown area of Seattle.

Key Facts

Two major interstates wind through the city of Seattle: I-5 and I-20. At the Seattle Main Ferry Terminal, there are daily ferries making their way out to the islands off the coast of Washington.

At the Port of Seattle, you’ll find there’s a dedicated terminal for cruise ships bound for Alaska. If you’re interested in train service, the King Street Station is home to the city’s railway service, and can transport you to many points in both Washington and Oregon.

Hints and Tips

Your flight from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) to SEA will take almost six hours. At the Experience Music Project Museum, located near the foot of the Space Needle, you can learn more about modern music and the local music scene. The drive from SEA to the museum takes about half an hour via I-5.