Link Light Rail -Tukwila International Boulevard Station

Using Transportation in Seattle is SUPER easy and reliable! It was my first time using the light rail in Seattle and I have NO complaints!
Only $ 3.00 each way (Youth 6 – 18: $ 1.50; Seniors 65+ & Disabled: $ 1.00)
The station was super easy to get to walking and to pay at their automated machines was super easy and quick as well.
LIGHT RAIL TIPS & INFO:
HOURS OF SERVICE:
Northbound (Tukwila International Boulevard Station to Westlake Station)
*Monday thru Saturday: 5:04 a.m. — 12:10 a.m.
*Sunday: 6:19 a.m. — 11:05 p.m. Southbound (Westlake Station to Tukwila International Boulevard Station)
Monday thru Saturday: 5:05 a.m. — 12:37 a.m. Sunday: 6:20 a.m. — 11:37 p.m.
TRAIN FREQUENCY:
Trains depart every 7 ½ — 15 minutes and departure times depend on the time of day.
WHICH STATION TO USE:
*Use Westlake Station for the Washington State Convention Center and
hotels north of University Street
*Use University Station for hotels on or south of University Street
*Other downtown Seattle stations include Pioneer Square, International District/​Chinatown and Stadium.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET BEFORE BOARDING:
Ticket kiosks are touch screens with easy-​to-​follow directions. After you select your destination, you’ll be
asked to deposit your fare. Payment can be made by cash or credit card, and multiple tickets can be purchased in one transaction for group travel.
I definitely believe transportation in Seattle is a «piece of cake».
Forget Taxicabs and Über they cost WAY too much to get from A to B!

We were staying at a hotel in South Center so when we wanted to go downtown the hotel suggested taking the Light Rail. What an amazing treasure this is for the people of Seattle. There is security visible all around so you feel very safe. The ride is smooth and fast. The cost was $ 3 each way. There is a train about every 15 mins. and the ride to downtown station took about 30 mins. You get off at the station, go up 2 flights of stairs and you just a couple of blocks down to Pike Market. A great experience.

I love this Light Rail ! So convenient for me ! I Don’t have to worry about parking in Seattle anymore ! The only con is that parking is hard to find ;/​I can always find parking but it might just take a bit longer unless you are lucky !

The only station along the link rail that offers a park and ride. Super convienient if you’re able to find a spot. I would highly recommend getting there before 7am to find a spot otherwise you’ll be out of luck!

It’s honestly the best way to get into the city. We ride the link once or twice a week. 3 – 6 dollars will get you an all day pass. You can ride it all day long and get off and on as many times as you want! It’s way cheaper then city parking and way less of a hassle. The only down side is that the parking is limited and fills up fast on game days! So get here early!

Really love how secure this place is. I ride easy knowing that my car is more protected than leaving it anywhere else. The station itself is very clean and there is a good amount of security to keep people from causing trouble.
The only reason that this is not a 5 star is because if you plan to take the link from this stop on any game day or if anything crazy is happening in Seattle, there is no parking available. With a medium sized main lot and a small over flow lot, there can be a lack of parking here. This is a problem because the local businesses will tow you if you park there (obviously), and the closest other station is seatac airport where you’d have to pay to park. If this happens to you like it has to me, I recommend parking at the south center mall. It’s a 20 – 30 minute walk but they’re open until 10pm so you can get back late and still be able to reach your car!

First time on the light rail & I wasn’t disappointed. I took it from Tukwila to Westfield & had a very pleasant ride (filled with plenty of people watching).
The station itself is extremely clean & very well laid out. It has a ton of walking/​standing space & signage everywhere so you can’t get lost going to the wrong platform. Plenty of pay stations to either reload your ORCA or buy a ticket. Lots of benches to sit on while waiting & it’s all covered so you won’t get rained on (like it ever rains in Washington…)
Only thing is parking. The lot is a decent size, just packed full. I was lucky enough to find a spot after circling the lot a couple times. Permit parking required in some areas from 6A-​10A.
It stops in a lot of different areas going into Seattle too, which is good to know. You can take it to International District, the stadiums, Westlake, SODO, & many other stops along the way. I’ll be using this more often when going up to Seattle. Plus it runs all day unlike the Sounder.

The parking situation is rough. Don’t even bother trying to come here and park if there is a Sounders or Seahawks game.
The cars are clean and comfortable, but there’s not enough stops in Seattle.
Also, the last train from Westlake to SeaTac is at 12:37 AM on the weekends. It should be later!

Love this stop because it’s close to my house, and can get you all the way to downtown in about 30 mins.
Only bad thing is the parking lots, they started a new system where you need a permit during morning hours during the week. However, all the non-​permit spots are taken before 7 AM.

The parking situation here is horrible. If you’re thinking you’ll just be able to pull into the lot, easily park and head onto the train think again. I’ve used this station on two different occasions and both times I had to drive around the lot for over half an hour until I was lucky enough to be in the same spot as someone who was leaving.

Great station and has very nice views. A wonderful place to either catch the link or to step off.

This station gets busy during the commute times. Located in a high-​density populated area, this large station can handle the capacity. Unfortunately, the parking lot can not.
Finding parking can be painfully brutal as so many commuters park early. The early bird gets the parking spot!
Anyways, this station incorporates modern style design and functionality. There is only one set of escalators as well as an elevator.
The downstairs platform hosts room for several bus bays including one for the Rapid Ride service (can be very convenient!). Upstairs you find the Link Light Rail platforms.
This station is spacious and huge in scale. Remember, Seattle riders must pre-​purchase tickets or have an ORCA card to board the train.
–1* for the horrible parking planning

All I can say is… THE. VIEW.
I wish this stop was a little less populated… but… it is what it is. And it can be tough to find a parking spot at times. However, you can’t beat the view and the wait time. I can’t wait until the link expands its tracks even more!

I take the train about twice a week because Pierce County Transit (the afternoon 501 specifically) may or may not arrive at any given time.
I hate that it is slow (due to many stops and MOST drivers are not willing to turn the beast loose on open sections) but it beats waiting an hour on the next luxurious 577
(which is like travelling on Eastern Airlines in the 60’s, minus the stewardess) to get back to town.
The train is always full of interesting people, most recently Blue Jay fans. They are ebullient and optimistic, which kind of sucks during rush hour. It almost makes you miss Oakland fans. But, not quite.

This is an awesome location for a station. It’s a bus terminal, a short walk to the Seatac rental car center, and the station for the LINK. It also has a nice sized parking lot, perfect for those going to to Downtown and don’t want to deal with the traffic on the I-​5.
The cars are very clean and during my visit, ran on time with no delays.

I really want to give this 2.5 stars. I would give it 5 if it weren’t for the parking situation. There simply isn’t enough parking! I think they have something like 100 spots. If there is a sporting event going on downtown you need to get there a few hours ahead of time if you want a spot.

Since discovering the «link,» my trips to Seattle have been a lot more enjoyable. The free parking is awesome and the rates are ridiculously cheap. Instead of paying the $ 20 something for parking for the day, burning gas and sitting in traffic, I pay $ 5.50 for a nice relaxing ride from the Tukwila station to the Westlake station (think its about .50 cheaper if you stop at the stadium station). The only reason that it doesn’t get 5 stars is that finding parking Mon-​Fri is hit or miss. Generally the main lot is completely packed before 4ish and you’ll be lucky to get anything out of the «B» lot. There are plenty of spaces during the weekend, though.
Pros:
–crazy cheap fares
–free parking
Cons:
–weekday parking
–some might claim that it’s «too slow» (I couldn’t care less)

Coming from the Bay Area, I am used to travelling on BART. For those of you not familiar with this transit system, it is pretty dirty and is always packed with people. Getting onto the Light Rail here in Seattle was a shock to me having been on BART just 4 hours ago and how clean the whole car was.
The one thing I found to be annoying was the time it took to leave the station and the speed at which the Light Rail would move at. It is a great form of transportation, but I just found it to be very slow.

Michelle S said it best, this place is awesome. I’ve never taken it during the week, but my weekend use hasn’t given me any problems. Trains run frequently, and the ride itself is enjoyable. If you’re looking for a great alternative to sitting in bumper to bumper traffic, welcome home.

Take the link light rail into the city of Seattle it’s a 35 minute ride for a commute to work, a game, or a browse of the city. Amazing how it links right to the Seatac airport so you have plenty of time to make your flight! I still stunned how people can complain about the walk from the Seatac station to the airport! Make sure you tap in & out on your orca card and don’t get caught without one! There are pay stations at each and every stop. Set up your E-​purse so you can pay thru the internet at your own convenience. This place has a parking lot and fills up fast, Mon-​Fri only. Sat & sun aren’t a problem unless there’s a game. Plan accordingly!