Monorail's 50th Anniversary Celebration at Seattle Center
The Monorail celebrated its 50th Anniversary on March 24, 2012. Over 10,000 people rode the trains on this special day. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., train tours, memorabilia displays, Elvis interpretations and a public ceremony marked this significant milestone and paid tribute to the Monorail’s remarkable history.
Here are some photos from our celebration:
200 Commemorative Monorail Medallions were given to the first 200 passengers to catch the train at 10:00 a.m. on March 24, 2012
A line of people waiting to receive their Commemorative Monorail Medallion at Westlake Center.
Handing out Monorail Medallions
Lead cashier, Jayme Gustilo, pointing out the sights along the one-mile Monorail route
Elvis performs on the Monorail platform - The real Elvis rode Red Train on September 5, 1962 while he filmed 'It Happened at the World's Fair'.
Making 'Happy Birthday' cards for the Monorail Trains
Monorail Operator, Abraham, handing out Monorail buttons to guests
Local eighth-grader, McKaulay Kolakowski shares his Seattle Monorail game that he created and designed during the Monorail celebration
Seattle City Council Member, Jean Godden, reflects on her memories of riding the Monorail during the 1962 Seattle World's Fair
Kim Pederson, founder of The Monorail Society, presents Council Member Jean Godden and Director of Seattle Center, Robert Nellams, with a plaque recognizing Seattle Center Monorail's 50 years of service
Monorail Facility Tours led by Chief Systems Engineer, Dr. Eno Yliniemi
Some of the Monorail staff and volunteers present at the 50th Anniversary Celebration
Rider Alerts
Rider Alert: Seattle Center Monorail will be closed Monday, July 26 through Thursday, July 29th due to construction. The Monorail will resume service on Friday, July 30th at 11:00am.
Seattle Center Monorail is operating with reduced service. 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.**
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. Credit cards incur 3.7% fee.
How to Buy Tickets
In Person at Monorail Platforms at both the Seattle Center & Westlake Mall locations
Use Your ORCA Card Seattle Center Monorail accepts all ORCA cards as a fare payment option.
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