For events not yet listed: Seattle Center Monorail will remain open one hour after the expected end time for all Climate Pledge Arena concerts and sporting events.
Built in 1962 for the World’s Fair, the Seattle Center Monorail had one job. It did it so well then, that it’s still doing that same job today. Learn more about why there’s only two stops, and why that still works.
The Monorail connects downtown Seattle to Seattle Center, and for many locals, those two areas hold years of good memories: a Seattle Supersonics game, a night at McCaw Hall, a first trip up the Space Needle, an afternoon at Pacific Science Center. The Seattle Monorail is how they got there.
Avoid Climate Pledge Arena traffic on Storm game night. Here’s how to ride the Seattle Monorail from Westlake Center and use your free transit pass.
Your ORCA card works on the Seattle Monorail, but here’s how fares, taps, and Tap to Pay work so you know what to expect before you board.
Rubber tires, a free-funded build, and Elvis on the Red Train. 10 surprising facts about Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair monorail most riders never know.
John Glenn rode it. Elvis filmed on it. You can board the actual 1962 trains today. Here’s why the Monorail is the most historic two minutes in Seattle.
If you are planning to use public transit during the World Cup, you may have seen the promotional 3-day ORCA pass. While this pass can
Built for Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair and still charming kids today. Your family’s guide to riding the Seattle Center Monorail: strollers, fare info, and what to expect.
Plan a family day at Seattle Center: the Space Needle, science exhibits, splash pads, a playground, and great food. Ride the historic Monorail for a fast and stress-free ride to the fun. The trip is just 2 minutes from downtown.
Check out this first-time rider’s guide to the Seattle Center Monorail: how to buy tickets, where to board, hours of operation, and top attractions near Westlake and Seattle Center stations.
Wondering what is the easiest way to get to the Space Needle from Downtown Seattle? We know! The Seattle Center Monorail takes you from downtown Seattle to the Space Needle in 2 minutes. Departs from Westlake Station at 5th Ave and Pine St.
