Seattle Monorail

Seattle Center Monorail celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Saturday, March 24, 2012! Celebration photos here

Seattle Center Monorail connects downtown’s Westlake Center to Seattle Center. Train departs every 10 minutes! © Megan Ching – Seattle Monorail Services

Jayme Gustilo, Lead Monorail Cashier, was selected as the 2012 Seattle Tourism Ambassador of the Year. Click here to read more. © Seattle Monorail Services

Check out this video by Graphiti Associates to learn a few fun facts about the Monorail. © Megan Ching – Seattle Monorail Services

Seattle Center Monorail was built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. The trains carry about two million passengers each year. © Megan Ching – Seattle Monorail Services

Welcome Aboard!

Seattle Center Monorail is the nation’s first full-scale commercial monorail system which provides a fun, quick and convenient link between downtown Seattle and Seattle Center.

Seattle Center Monorail departs approximately every 10 minutes from two stations:

  • Westlake Center Station, at 5th Avenue and Pine Street
  • Seattle Center Station, adjacent to the Space Needle

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Seattle Center Monorail is a favorite part of the Seattle skyline and the Seattle Center, home to the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Experience Music Project, KeyArena, The Children’s Museum and a host of theatrical and cultural experiences.

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