All, Seattle has a nifty new light rail system that runs to and from the airport to downtown. It wasn't in operation when I was living there but I looked around and it appears the University Street station is the closest (.3 miles/7 minutes walking) to the hotel and it looks like it is not up hill (major consideration downtown - *steep* *hills*). The train takes 45 minutes and the fare from the airport is $2.75 one way. The website is at: http://www.soundtransit.org they do have a trip planner. Lots of trains, esp. during peak times Walk from seatac to Seatac Link Light Rail Station 1. Walk southeast on Perimeter Rd. 2. Continue on Seatac Access Road. 3. Walk northeast on Seatac Access Road. 10 min (0.3 mi) I assume it will be well marked. If any locals wish to chime in case I am wrong or to confirm I am right, please do. -TED -- Ted M. Coopman Ph.D. Lecturer Department of Communication Studies San Jose State University http://www.sjsu.edu/people/ted.coopman/
I recently spoke at the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, and I can attest to how awesome this light rail is. Highly recommended over spending money on a taxi, if $$ is a concern. Alex --- Alexander Leavitt PhD Student USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism http://alexleavitt.com Twitter: @alexleavitt On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM, Ted Coopman <ted.coopman@gmail.com> wrote:
All,
Seattle has a nifty new light rail system that runs to and from the airport to downtown. It wasn't in operation when I was living there but I looked around and it appears the University Street station is the closest (.3 miles/7 minutes walking) to the hotel and it looks like it is not up hill (major consideration downtown - *steep* *hills*). The train takes 45 minutes and the fare from the airport is $2.75 one way.
The website is at: http://www.soundtransit.org they do have a trip planner. Lots of trains, esp. during peak times
Walk from seatac to Seatac Link Light Rail Station 1. Walk southeast on Perimeter Rd. 2. Continue on Seatac Access Road. 3. Walk northeast on Seatac Access Road. 10 min (0.3 mi)
I assume it will be well marked. If any locals wish to chime in case I am wrong or to confirm I am right, please do.
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I'm a local and use the light rail for all my airport needs. It is easy. When you leave the terminal, go towards the parking garage using one of the catwalks (it's mezzanine level, between arrivals and departures), then turn left. With the edge of the parking garage on your left, keep walking until you get to the light rail. If you have *a lot* of luggage, it might be a problem, but it's doable. Get off at the University St station, find the exit for 3rd and Seneca (iirc, when you get off the train turn right, go up the escalators, then take the left exit up). Then just a short walk to the hotel. mark On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 7:05 PM, Alex Leavitt <alexleavitt@gmail.com> wrote:
I recently spoke at the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, and I can attest to how awesome this light rail is. Highly recommended over spending money on a taxi, if $$ is a concern.
Alex
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On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM, Ted Coopman <ted.coopman@gmail.com> wrote:
All,
Seattle has a nifty new light rail system that runs to and from the airport to downtown. It wasn't in operation when I was living there but I looked around and it appears the University Street station is the closest (.3 miles/7 minutes walking) to the hotel and it looks like it is not up hill (major consideration downtown - *steep* *hills*). The train takes 45 minutes and the fare from the airport is $2.75 one way.
The website is at: http://www.soundtransit.org they do have a trip planner. Lots of trains, esp. during peak times
Walk from seatac to Seatac Link Light Rail Station 1. Walk southeast on Perimeter Rd. 2. Continue on Seatac Access Road. 3. Walk northeast on Seatac Access Road. 10 min (0.3 mi)
I assume it will be well marked. If any locals wish to chime in case I am wrong or to confirm I am right, please do.
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Directions were spot on. Thanks Mark! Nora Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I will meet you there ~Rumi On Oct 7, 2011, at 7:14 PM, Mark Chen <markchen@u.washington.edu> wrote:
I'm a local and use the light rail for all my airport needs. It is easy. When you leave the terminal, go towards the parking garage using one of the catwalks (it's mezzanine level, between arrivals and departures), then turn left. With the edge of the parking garage on your left, keep walking until you get to the light rail. If you have *a lot* of luggage, it might be a problem, but it's doable.
Get off at the University St station, find the exit for 3rd and Seneca (iirc, when you get off the train turn right, go up the escalators, then take the left exit up). Then just a short walk to the hotel.
mark
On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 7:05 PM, Alex Leavitt <alexleavitt@gmail.com> wrote:
I recently spoke at the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, and I can attest to how awesome this light rail is. Highly recommended over spending money on a taxi, if $$ is a concern.
Alex
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On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM, Ted Coopman <ted.coopman@gmail.com> wrote:
All,
Seattle has a nifty new light rail system that runs to and from the airport to downtown. It wasn't in operation when I was living there but I looked around and it appears the University Street station is the closest (.3 miles/7 minutes walking) to the hotel and it looks like it is not up hill (major consideration downtown - *steep* *hills*). The train takes 45 minutes and the fare from the airport is $2.75 one way.
The website is at: http://www.soundtransit.org they do have a trip planner. Lots of trains, esp. during peak times
Walk from seatac to Seatac Link Light Rail Station 1. Walk southeast on Perimeter Rd. 2. Continue on Seatac Access Road. 3. Walk northeast on Seatac Access Road. 10 min (0.3 mi)
I assume it will be well marked. If any locals wish to chime in case I am wrong or to confirm I am right, please do.
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There's a route directly from baggage claim to the light rail station that goes through the parking garage and doesn't require crossing an interstate on foot. It's well-marked so you shouldn't have any trouble finding it. Be advised that it's kind of a hike from the terminal to the rail station with your luggage, in my opinion, but it is a cheap and reliable way to get downtown from Seatac, especially since the hotel has no shuttle. On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 10:00 PM, Ted Coopman <ted.coopman@gmail.com> wrote:
All,
Seattle has a nifty new light rail system that runs to and from the airport to downtown. It wasn't in operation when I was living there but I looked around and it appears the University Street station is the closest (.3 miles/7 minutes walking) to the hotel and it looks like it is not up hill (major consideration downtown - *steep* *hills*). The train takes 45 minutes and the fare from the airport is $2.75 one way.
The website is at: http://www.soundtransit.org they do have a trip planner. Lots of trains, esp. during peak times
Walk from seatac to Seatac Link Light Rail Station 1. Walk southeast on Perimeter Rd. 2. Continue on Seatac Access Road. 3. Walk northeast on Seatac Access Road. 10 min (0.3 mi)
I assume it will be well marked. If any locals wish to chime in case I am wrong or to confirm I am right, please do.
-TED -- Ted M. Coopman Ph.D. Lecturer Department of Communication Studies San Jose State University http://www.sjsu.edu/people/ted.coopman/ _______________________________________________ The Air-L@listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org
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So there is no hotel shuttle but is there a Super Shuttle service? I will have a large suitcase as I'm coming to Vancouver for a visit afterwards and don't feel like shlepping it any distance. ________________________________ From: Todd Harper <laevantine@gmail.com> To: Ted Coopman <ted.coopman@gmail.com> Cc: aoir list <air-l@aoir.org> Sent: Friday, October 7, 2011 8:23:14 PM Subject: Re: [Air-L] SEATAC to the Hotel There's a route directly from baggage claim to the light rail station that goes through the parking garage and doesn't require crossing an interstate on foot. It's well-marked so you shouldn't have any trouble finding it. Be advised that it's kind of a hike from the terminal to the rail station with your luggage, in my opinion, but it is a cheap and reliable way to get downtown from Seatac, especially since the hotel has no shuttle. On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 10:00 PM, Ted Coopman <ted.coopman@gmail.com> wrote:
All,
Seattle has a nifty new light rail system that runs to and from the airport to downtown. It wasn't in operation when I was living there but I looked around and it appears the University Street station is the closest (.3 miles/7 minutes walking) to the hotel and it looks like it is not up hill (major consideration downtown - *steep* *hills*). The train takes 45 minutes and the fare from the airport is $2.75 one way.
The website is at: http://www.soundtransit.org they do have a trip planner. Lots of trains, esp. during peak times
Walk from seatac to Seatac Link Light Rail Station 1. Walk southeast on Perimeter Rd. 2. Continue on Seatac Access Road. 3. Walk northeast on Seatac Access Road. 10 min (0.3 mi)
I assume it will be well marked. If any locals wish to chime in case I am wrong or to confirm I am right, please do.
-TED -- Ted M. Coopman Ph.D. Lecturer Department of Communication Studies San Jose State University http://www.sjsu.edu/people/ted.coopman/ _______________________________________________ The Air-L@listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org
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It's true that the Renaissance doesn't have its own shuttle, but according to the Internet it seems that the Downtown Airporter ($15 one way) does drop off there: http://downtownairporter.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=SEADTA&LOGON=GO Doubt it would be quicker than the train but if you have unwieldy luggage/enormous jetlag/limited mobility this could be a good option... Cheers from Vancouver, where we are eagerly waiting to get on our last flight... Jean -- -- -- Dr Jean Burgess Deputy Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries & Innovation http://cci.edu.au Creative Industries Faculty Queensland University of Technology http://creativeindustries.qut.edu.au Phone: +61 3138 8253 Mapping Online Publics project: http://mappingonlinepublics.net Digital Storytelling at QUT http://digitalstorytelling.ci.qut.edu.au On 8/10/11 3:37 PM, "Rhiannon Bury" <rcbury@rogers.com> wrote:
So there is no hotel shuttle but is there a Super Shuttle service? I will have a large suitcase as I'm coming to Vancouver for a visit afterwards and don't feel like shlepping it any distance.
________________________________ From: Todd Harper <laevantine@gmail.com> To: Ted Coopman <ted.coopman@gmail.com> Cc: aoir list <air-l@aoir.org> Sent: Friday, October 7, 2011 8:23:14 PM Subject: Re: [Air-L] SEATAC to the Hotel
There's a route directly from baggage claim to the light rail station that goes through the parking garage and doesn't require crossing an interstate on foot. It's well-marked so you shouldn't have any trouble finding it.
Be advised that it's kind of a hike from the terminal to the rail station with your luggage, in my opinion, but it is a cheap and reliable way to get downtown from Seatac, especially since the hotel has no shuttle.
On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 10:00 PM, Ted Coopman <ted.coopman@gmail.com> wrote:
All,
Seattle has a nifty new light rail system that runs to and from the airport to downtown. It wasn't in operation when I was living there but I looked around and it appears the University Street station is the closest (.3 miles/7 minutes walking) to the hotel and it looks like it is not up hill (major consideration downtown - *steep* *hills*). The train takes 45 minutes and the fare from the airport is $2.75 one way.
The website is at: http://www.soundtransit.org they do have a trip planner. Lots of trains, esp. during peak times
Walk from seatac to Seatac Link Light Rail Station 1. Walk southeast on Perimeter Rd. 2. Continue on Seatac Access Road. 3. Walk northeast on Seatac Access Road. 10 min (0.3 mi)
I assume it will be well marked. If any locals wish to chime in case I am wrong or to confirm I am right, please do.
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It is possible I got off at the wrong stop, but my recollection from the last time I stayed at this hotel is that it's not possible to get from the light rail to the hotel without at least one block of very steep hill, and a couple blocks of more moderate hills. So just be aware of that when you plan. Lori ________________________________________ From: air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org [air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] on behalf of Ted Coopman [ted.coopman@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 9:00 PM To: aoir list Subject: [Air-L] SEATAC to the Hotel All, Seattle has a nifty new light rail system that runs to and from the airport to downtown. It wasn't in operation when I was living there but I looked around and it appears the University Street station is the closest (.3 miles/7 minutes walking) to the hotel and it looks like it is not up hill (major consideration downtown - *steep* *hills*). The train takes 45 minutes and the fare from the airport is $2.75 one way. The website is at: http://www.soundtransit.org they do have a trip planner. Lots of trains, esp. during peak times Walk from seatac to Seatac Link Light Rail Station 1. Walk southeast on Perimeter Rd. 2. Continue on Seatac Access Road. 3. Walk northeast on Seatac Access Road. 10 min (0.3 mi) I assume it will be well marked. If any locals wish to chime in case I am wrong or to confirm I am right, please do. -TED -- Ted M. Coopman Ph.D. Lecturer Department of Communication Studies San Jose State University http://www.sjsu.edu/people/ted.coopman/ _______________________________________________ The Air-L@listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/
If anyone gets lost downtown, tweet or text me. @mcdanger 206 910 9307 mark On Sat, Oct 8, 2011 at 3:56 PM, Kendall, Lori Sue <loriken@illinois.edu>wrote:
It is possible I got off at the wrong stop, but my recollection from the last time I stayed at this hotel is that it's not possible to get from the light rail to the hotel without at least one block of very steep hill, and a couple blocks of more moderate hills. So just be aware of that when you plan.
Lori ________________________________________ From: air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org [air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] on behalf of Ted Coopman [ted.coopman@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 9:00 PM To: aoir list Subject: [Air-L] SEATAC to the Hotel
All,
Seattle has a nifty new light rail system that runs to and from the airport to downtown. It wasn't in operation when I was living there but I looked around and it appears the University Street station is the closest (.3 miles/7 minutes walking) to the hotel and it looks like it is not up hill (major consideration downtown - *steep* *hills*). The train takes 45 minutes and the fare from the airport is $2.75 one way.
The website is at: http://www.soundtransit.org they do have a trip planner. Lots of trains, esp. during peak times
Walk from seatac to Seatac Link Light Rail Station 1. Walk southeast on Perimeter Rd. 2. Continue on Seatac Access Road. 3. Walk northeast on Seatac Access Road. 10 min (0.3 mi)
I assume it will be well marked. If any locals wish to chime in case I am wrong or to confirm I am right, please do.
-TED -- Ted M. Coopman Ph.D. Lecturer Department of Communication Studies San Jose State University http://www.sjsu.edu/people/ted.coopman/ _______________________________________________ The Air-L@listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org
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