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Taxi from SEA to Downtown Seattle

The taxi ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Downtown Seattle covers roughly 21.8 km of driving in 52 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). This corridor has a regulator-published flat fare ($40.00) that replaces meter ticks for licensed taxis when both endpoints match the official definition. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
14 mi
Free-flow time
52m
Typical taxi (band)
$40.00 – $44.00
Median estimate
$40.00
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SEA → Downtown Seattle

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FAQ

SEA taxi questions

How much is a taxi from SEA to Downtown Seattle?
The regulated flat fare for this airport pairing is $40.00 before tip (source: King County Records & Licensing — For-Hire Transportation). If no flat applies to your exact destination, expect roughly $40.00–$44.00 on the meter depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from SEA?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed Seattle’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at SEA?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do Seattle taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in Seattle. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for King County Records & Licensing — For-Hire Transportation.
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses King County Records & Licensing — For-Hire Transportation’s published sheet last verified 2026-04-18.

Sources & verification

Primary source

King County Records & Licensing — For-Hire Transportation

Last verified
April 18, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

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