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Seattle's Amtrak station

King Street Station: Amtrak in Seattle, to Seatac and the piers

King Street Station, at 303 S Jackson St by Pioneer Square, is Seattle's Amtrak station: the Amtrak Cascades, the Coast Starlight to Los Angeles and the Empire Builder to Chicago all use it, and Sounder trains run from it on weekdays. To Seatac, cross 4th Avenue to International District/Chinatown Station and take the Link 1 Line south, about 34 minutes, $3 for an adult. Amtrak lists the waiting room, ticket office and checked baggage as open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

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Station hours
6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily
To Seatac
Link, about 34 min
To Pier 66
About 1.5 miles
Parking
None at the station
King Street Station · 303 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104
Map: King Street Station, 3 minutes on foot from Int'l Dist/Chinatown Link stationStadiumWestlakeInt'l District · 3 min walk34 min from SEAKing Street StationRide here
Int'l Dist/Chinatown Link station is a 3 min walk, 34 min from Seatac Airport on the 1 Line.Walks drawn as straight lines; follow the streets. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Sound Transit, Wikidata.

Next trains at King Street Station

Scheduled times for today and tomorrow. Trains can run late, so check the live status before you leave.

Amtrak departures

Tomorrow

Later trains are on the operator's schedule.

Amtrak arrivals

Tomorrow

Later trains are on the operator's schedule.

No Sounder commuter trains today or tomorrow: Sounder runs on weekdays and some event days.

From the operators' published schedules (Amtrak's schedule checked Nov 14). Amtrak times are the schedule, not live. Ride times are set around the train and can be changed in the booking form; rides are provided by licensed partners.

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Getting on from King Street Station

  • Seatac Airport

    Link 1 Line south from International District/Chinatown Station, across 4th Avenue; or a car

    About 34 minutes on Link; adults pay $3, riders 18 and under ride free.

  • Pier 66 (Bell Street)

    A car or taxi

    About 1.5 miles. No bus runs from the station to the cruise terminals.

  • Pier 91 (Smith Cove)

    A car or taxi

    About 4 miles.

  • A downtown hotel

    Link north to Pioneer Square, Symphony or Westlake, or a short ride

    Trains every 8 to 10 minutes most of the day.

  • Tukwila and Southcenter

    The Amtrak Cascades or the Sounder S Line to Tukwila Station, then the RapidRide F Line

    Sounder runs on weekdays only.

  • Vancouver BC

    The Amtrak Cascades, or an Amtrak Thruway bus

    Bring a passport for the border.

Link times from Sound Transit's 1 Line timetable valid from September 30, 2026; distances to the piers from the Port of Seattle. Check the day's schedule.

The details

With light bags and time to spare, Link is the cheap way to the airport. With big bags, a group or a cruise to catch, a car from the station door is simpler: there's no bus from King Street to the cruise piers. Arriving on the Cascades and flying out the same day? Tukwila Station, the stop before Seattle, is closer to SEA.

Which trains use it

The Amtrak Cascades (Vancouver BC, Seattle, Portland and Eugene), the Coast Starlight (Seattle to Los Angeles, daily) and the Empire Builder (Seattle and Portland to Chicago, daily). Sounder commuter trains run north to Everett and south to Lakewood, on weekdays.

Amtrak: Seattle King Street Station

Bags

The station has checked baggage, paid bag storage, Red Cap help and baggage carts. Amtrak allows one personal item and two carry-ons each; extra or oversized pieces cost more. Arrive 45 minutes before the train if you're checking bags, 30 minutes if not.

Amtrak's carry-on rules

Link light rail to the airport

SDOT's directions: leave the station, cross 4th Avenue and go into International District/Chinatown Station. Take the 1 Line south, toward Federal Way, and get off at SeaTac/Airport Station, about 34 minutes; then follow the signs to the terminal.

Link from SEA, by the clock

Cruise day

The Port says King Street is about one and a half miles from Pier 66 and four miles from Pier 91, with no bus between the station and the terminals. With luggage, a car from the station door is the simple way, and the ship's check-in time is the deadline to plan back from.

Pier 66 or Pier 91: which is yours

Parking and drop-off

There's no Amtrak or Sound Transit parking at the station. The City of Seattle points to the paid garages and lots in the neighborhood. Being dropped off, or met at the door with a booked car, avoids the hunt.

Sound Transit: King Street Station

Getting around the station

Amtrak lists an accessible platform, waiting room, ticket office and restrooms, with wheelchairs and a wheelchair lift for boarding. Ask the ticket office for passenger assistance when you arrive.

Coming to Seattle by train? A hotel, each day and the rides to and from King Street Station, in one plan. Plan the trip

Hotels near King Street Station

Closest first. Book the room on its page; the ride from the station is one tap from each hotel.

Next door · 5 minutes or less on foot

A short walk · 6 to 12 minutes on foot

More hotels, nearest first

A short walk (more) · 6 to 12 minutes on foot

A longer walk · 13 to 25 minutes on foot

Hotels from our catalog with real guest reviews. Walking times are estimates from each hotel's location at an easy pace; follow the streets and check the hotel's own page for its shuttle. All downtown Seattle hotels.

If this happens, do this

  • You land at SEA and take the train the same day

    Link to the station takes about 34 minutes after you're through baggage claim, and checked bags need 45 minutes at the station.

    Leave yourself well over an hour between landing and the train, or book a train out of Tukwila, which is closer to the airport.

  • Your train arrives on cruise day

    No bus runs to the piers, and trains can run late.

    Book a car from the station to your pier, and come in the day before if the ship sails early.

  • You arrive after 11 p.m.

    Amtrak lists the station's services as open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

    Have your hotel booked and a ride arranged before you get in.

Before you go

  1. 1Your train's time and number
  2. 2Bags within the carry-on allowance, or 45 minutes to check them
  3. 3How you're leaving the station: Link, a booked car or a taxi
  4. 4Your ship's check-in time, if you're sailing
  5. 5A hotel near the station for a late arrival

Common mistakes

  • Driving to the station expecting a parking lot
  • Taking a bus to the cruise terminals; there isn't one from here
  • Too little time between a flight landing and a train leaving
  • Bags over Amtrak's carry-on allowance without checking them

Questions people ask

How do I get from King Street Station to Seatac Airport?

Cross 4th Avenue to International District/Chinatown Station and take the Link 1 Line south to SeaTac/Airport, about 34 minutes. An adult fare is $3; riders 18 and under ride free. A car is easier with heavy bags.

Which Amtrak trains stop at King Street Station?

The Amtrak Cascades, the Coast Starlight and the Empire Builder. The Coast Starlight and the Empire Builder run daily.

Is there parking at King Street Station?

No. Neither Amtrak nor Sound Transit has parking there; use one of the paid garages or lots nearby, or get dropped off.

How far is King Street Station from the cruise terminals?

About 1.5 miles to Pier 66 and 4 miles to Pier 91, per the Port of Seattle. No bus runs from the station to the terminals.

Can I store luggage at King Street Station?

Amtrak lists paid bag storage at the station, along with checked baggage and Red Cap help, during station hours (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.).

What are King Street Station's hours?

Amtrak lists the waiting room, ticket office, checked baggage and passenger assistance as open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

From the train to your flight, hotel or ship

A private car that meets you at King Street Station with room for the bags, to SEA, your hotel or Pier 66 and Pier 91. You see the exact fare before you book.

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Official information

Last checked November 13, 2026. Schedules, services and hours can change, so confirm details for your travel day.