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Seattle Monorail

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Monorail Temporarily Suspending Acceptance of Cash

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Rider Alerts

Seattle Center invites public comment on new Seattle Center Monorail rates that are proposed to go into effect on July 1, 2022 and January 2, 2023. Visit here to learn more.

For full list of extended hours of operation for Arena events and Kraken games, Visit Here.

If you’d like to learn more about our COVID-19 safety measures. Learn more here.

**If you are completing work near the Seattle Monorail System along 5th Avenue (in close proximity to the trains and guideway), please contact us at least 48 hours ahead of time.**

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General Info

Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-9:00pm

Saturday-Sunday: 8:30am-9:00pm

For full list of extended hours of operation for Arena events and Kraken games, Visit Here.

Learn more about our COVID-19 safety measures here.

Monorail is currently accepting ORCA cards and credit/debit cards. Monorail is not accepting cash in order to reduce the transmission for germs.

*Please check our “Rider Alerts” for schedule changes. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Ticket Prices

All prices are one-way:

$3.00 Adult (age 19-64)

$1.50 Youth (age 6-18)

$1.50 for Reduced Rate(Seniors 65+, disabled, persons with Medicare cards, U.S. military with ID, ORCA LIFT cards accepted)

Children 5 and under ride free

We accept credit/debit cards and ORCA cards.

Seattle Center Monorail is celebrating 60 years of service in 2022!

All passengers are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask on the Monorail platform and on the trains.

Seattle Center Monorail provides fast, direct transportation between downtown’s Westlake Center Mall and Seattle Center! © Seattle Monorail Services

“Can I bring my dog on the train?” or “Is it okay to bring luggage on the train?” For answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our FAQ page Click here for answers to frequently asked questions. © Seattle Monorail Services

Monorail Bunny and Ollie Otter were accidentally left behind on the Seattle Center Monorail. We’ve adopted them and now they go on adventures all over Seattle. Read more about Monorail Bunny and Ollie Otter Click here to see their adventures. © Seattle Monorail Services

Welcome Aboard!

Seattle Center Monorail is the nation’s first full-scale commercial monorail system and a beloved Seattle landmark. The Monorail provides a fun, quick, and convenient link between downtown Seattle and Seattle Center, home to the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Museum of Pop Culture, The Children’s Museum, and a host of theatrical and cultural experiences.

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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