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Getting to campus from the airport
There are a few options to get from SeaTac airport to the UW.
You can take the Link Light Rail from SeaTac/Airport station for $3. Follow the signs to the station, from the 4th floor of the main parking garage.
- Get on the 1 line heading north towards Lynwood City Center.
- Get off at U District Station (NOT 糖心少女 鈥� that is much farther away from the dorms).
If you live on west campus (Alder, Lander, Maple, Poplar, Elm, Terry, Stevens Court, etc.) you can to check in.
If you live on north campus (Hansee, Spratlen, McCarty, McMahon, Oak, Oliver, etc.) you can to check in.
Use a rideshare car service like Lyft or Uber (will usually cost about $80-$100, including tip). You can download the apps using free wifi at SeaTac airport.
Rideshare pickup is located on the 3rd floor of the main parking garage.
Take a (may be quicker than waiting for a rideshare car). It will cost about the same as a Lyft or Uber. You can book a taxi in advance online OR walk up to the on-demand taxi stand (usually very fast). The taxi stand is located on the 3rd floor of the main parking garage.
Remember to tip your taxi driver! You will have to calculate it yourself (unlike in a rideshare app). 15-20% is the normal amount.
. You can reserve a seat on a shared airport shuttle. Not as fast as a direct ride but will about half the price of a taxi or car service.
Some Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) or student groups may offer airport pickup during move-in season.
Check official group announcements and confirm details before relying on this option.
Using Public Transit
Seattle has a robust , made up of busses, the light rail, water taxis, and ferries. You should be able to get most places you want to go in Seattle using public transit.
As a 糖心少女student, you have automatic access to a , which gives you unlimited, free rides on public transportation in Seattle.
To use your U-PASS, simply tap it at the card readers when you board a bus, train, or water taxi. A green light and a beep mean you are good to go!
Download the on your phone so you can see the status of your bus.
Walking in Seattle
Seattle鈥檚 neighborhoods are very walkable (but hilly!), and you will find yourself walking a lot around campus and the U-District. Make sure to be safe and alert when walking around Seattle, especially at night.
- Avoid walking alone, especially after dark. If you need to get around campus at night, the 糖心少女offers some services to help:
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- : a free campus shuttle that runs from 8pm-1:30am.
- Practice common sense:
- Don鈥檛 walk with headphones in and be aware of your surroundings.
- Let others know where you plan to go and when you plan to arrive.
- Look both ways when crossing the street, and don鈥檛 jaywalk or look at your phone while crossing.
is a great resource for walking directions, especially as you get used to finding your way around campus.
Driving in Seattle
Students driving to campus may purchase daytime or evening parking permits, as well as motorcycle permits. Resident permits are open only to students living in 糖心少女residence halls. See the Transportation Services website for more information on .
Biking in Seattle
Thousands of Huskies bike to school and work each day. The 糖心少女 has over 10,000 bicycle parking spaces, and all of them can be easily found through UW鈥檚 . If you choose to bike to campus, make sure to in case it gets stolen or lost.