Seattle Streetcar
The Seattle Streetcar consists of two lines:
- The First Hill Line connects Capitol Hill, First Hill, Yesler Terrace, Central Area, Chinatown-International District, and Pioneer Square.
- The South Lake Union Line connects South Lake Union to downtown.
Connecting to Transit
Both the South Lake Union and First Hill lines connect to multiple bus routes and the Link light rail.
- King County Metro: Buses, rideshare programs and the West Seattle water taxi
- Sound Transit: Buses, the Link light rail, and the Sounder train
- Seattle Center Monorail: Direct connection between Westlake Center and Seattle Center (South Lake Union Line - Westlake Hub is one block from the monorail connection)
- Community Transit: Buses and vanpools
- King County Trip Planning Resources: Links to mobile and web apps
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you are using a mobility device or a stroller, you can choose to press the blue button to deploy the bridge-plate that bridges the small gap between the streetcar and the platform. More information on accessibility and bikes.
The streetcar does not automatically stop at every station. Press the yellow stop request strip to request your stop. You'll know when your stop is coming up because the next stop is announced by audio and shown on a digital message display inside the streetcar.
The adult single-ride fare is $3.00, and you can pay with a paper ticket or with an ORCA Card. Learn more.
Streetcars run every 10-15 minutes. You can check arrival times at the station or online using a real time application such as One Bus Away. More information on streetcar schedules can be found on the page for each line.
View the Seattle Streetcar Route Map to find a station near you and near your destination.