Seattle
Getting There/Around

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By Car:

Approach Seattle from the east by Interstate 90, and from the north and south via Interstate 5.

Getting Around:

The Metro Transit ( +1 206 553 3000 / http://transit.metrokc.gov ) offers public bus service throughout Seattle and its surrounding communities. A Seattle landmark is the nation's first tunnel for dual-power buses that runs throughout the heart of downtown. The tunnel stops are included in the free ride area of downtown Seattle.

The Seattle Monorail ( +1 206 905 2600 / http://www.seattlemonorail.com ) provides transportation from downtown to Seattle Center. The monorail runs weekdays from 7:30a-11p and weekends 9a-11p.

Some of the major cab companies servicing Seattle include:

Farwest Taxi ( +1 206 622 1717 )
Graytop Cab ( +1 206 282 8222 / http://www.yellowtaxi.net )
Orange Cab Company ( +1 206 522 8800 )
STITA Taxi ( +1 206 246 9999 )
Yellow Cab ( +1 206 622 6500 / http://www.yellowtaxi.net )

Take in Seattle from a bike or scooter by renting either at Bikestation Seattle ( +1 206 332 9795 / http://www.bikestation.org ).

Enjoy Seattle on foot with the several walking tours available including:

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association ( +1 206 842 2982 / http://www.bainbridgedowntown.org )
Market Heritage Tours ( +1 206 682 7453 x653 / http://www.pikeplacemarket.org )
Seattle Walking Tours ( +1 425 885 3173 / http://www.seattlewalkingtours.com )
Stroll Seattle ( +1 206 736 4336 / http://www.strollseattle.com )

Traffic Information:

To find out city traffic information go to http://www.traffic.com

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