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The distance between Hancock International Airport and the city center is 7 miles. There is no means of public transportation going to the airport from the city center. However, you can reach the airport by taxi or sharing a ride. Airport shuttle service offered by hotels is another alternative. If you wish, you can rent a car in the city center and deliver it at the airport after your travel.

Taxi

You can find a taxi at every hour of the day in the city center. You can travel to the airport by paying approximately 20 dollars. The travel lasts about 10-15 minutes.

Car Rental        

There are the offices of the known car rental companies in the city center. You can reach Hancock International Airport by driving northward on the road l-81 N with the car you have rented.

Ride-Sharing

You can get to the airport with a more budget-friendly and comfortable transportation vehicle than taxi by sharing a ride by using Uber or similar applications that you will download on your mobile phone. There is also a parking area for these vehicles at the airport. You can easily reach Terminal B by crossing over this area.

Hotel Shuttle

Most of the hotels in the city offer airport shuttle service for its guests. Furthermore, this service is generally free of charge. However, you should make a reservation in advance in order to benefit from this service.

Airport Information

Although Hancock International Airport is not a large airport, it offers all fundamental and necessary services for its guests. There are a great number of cafes, restaurants and stores at the airport. There is free Wi-Fi access throughout the building. If you are travelling with your pet, you can use the private areas allocated for your valuable friend. There is also a private flight school at Hancock International Airport. In addition, there is live music in the main terminal of the airport especially during the winter season.

Neighboring Canada, the seaport city of Seattle is the largest city in the state of Washington and a major city in the U.S. The city gets its name from an ancient Native American chief and its official nickname is Emerald City due to its lush greenery and beautiful nature.

The city of Seattle is served by the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, a major airport that handled over 42 million passengers in 2015. Also referred to as Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is used as a major transfer airport due to its proximity to Canada. Located about 24 km from the city, there are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport that are both quick and easy. The Link Light Rail system provides transportation between Sea-Tac Airport and downtown Seattle, which takes about 40 minutes. Other transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport include taxis, shuttle services, and rental cars.

Link Light Rail

The Link Light Rail system is the most commonly used means of public transportation in Seattle. These light rail trains are a great transportation alternative to get to the city center from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. These trains provide transportation directly from the airport to downtown Seattle. The Link Light Rail is accessibly from the parking lot, on level 4. Trains operate every 7.5 to 15 minutes and take about 40 minutes to get to the city center from the airport. Monday to Saturday the Link Light Rail operates from 5 am to 1 am and on Sundays it operates from 6 am to midnight. Tickets can be purchased from kiosks at the station with cash or credit card.

Bicycle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport features various bicycle resources for passengers who want to travel to and from the airport by bike. The airport features bicycle assembly stations, bicycle parking areas, and long-term storage areas. There are over 50 bicycle rental stations located in the city that are a part of the city’s bike share system. Fees start at 8 USD. You can get to the city center from the airport by following the special bike paths and shared roadways.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels located in Seattle provide their guests with airport shuttle services. To take advantage of this service make sure to discuss it with the hotel you are staying at in advance. We recommend making a reservation for this service. Hotel shuttle services are an extremely practical and comfortable means of transportation but it can be a bit more expensive than taking a taxi. Depending on your destination in the city it can take about 20 minutes to get to downtown Seattle from the airport. 

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from Sea-Tac Airport. Taxis are easily accessible from the taxi stands that are located on the 3^rd floor of the parking lot. A taxi to the city center from the airport costs 50 USD on average and takes 20 minutes if there’s no traffic. The fare and duration will vary depending on your final destination in the city.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to the city center from the airport. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies at the airport are located at the Rental Car Facility. Shuttle buses depart from the terminal exits and provide transportation to the Rental Car Facility. Depending on the traffic it takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center from Sea-Tac Airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar Car Rental, Enterprise, Firefly, Hertz, National, Payless, and Sixt.

Shuttle

There are various shared ride van and scheduled airporter services that provide transportation from Sea-Tac Airport to the city center. Each company has specific drop off and pick up locations. For more information on shuttle services to the city, shuttle operators and fares please visit Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s website.