Getting to Port of Seattle

Seattle Express · Recommended

Shuttle · SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Port of Seattle

Shared cruise-transfer shuttles run between Sea-Tac Airport or nearby SeaTac hotels and the Port of Seattle cruise terminals, including Pier 66 and Pier 91. This is a common same-day arrival option for cruise passengers who want a direct transfer without renting a car. Pre-booking is recommended; lap children ride free.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Taxi Service

Taxi · SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Port of Seattle

Taxis are available at Sea-Tac and can take passengers directly from the airport to the Port of Seattle cruise terminals. The Port of Seattle notes that taxis and app-based rideshares are picked up from the airport parking garage. A good same-day option if you do not want to pre-book; fares will vary with traffic and meter time.

Shuttle Express

Shuttle · SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Port of Seattle

Shuttle Express offers private sedans, SUVs, vans, and coach-style transfers from Sea-Tac Airport to the Port of Seattle cruise terminals. It is a pre-booked option designed for travelers who want a reserved vehicle rather than a shared shuttle. Pre-booked, pre-paid pier service is required; useful for groups or travelers with lots of luggage.

Uber

Rideshare · SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Port of Seattle

Uber pickups are available at Sea-Tac and can take you directly to the cruise terminals at Pier 66 or Pier 91. The Port of Seattle lists app-based rideshares as one of the main airport-to-cruise-terminal options. Usually the most flexible on arrival day, but pricing can surge during peak cruise embarkation times.

Premier Airport Shuttle / Capital Aeroporter

Shuttle · SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Port of Seattle

Scheduled shared and private cruise shuttles connect SEA Airport and downtown Seattle hotels with the Port of Seattle cruise piers. Service is timed for cruise days and is marketed as non-stop or limited-stop transportation. Check availability for your sailing date; the provider says departures run every 30 minutes on published cruise ship days.

Sound Transit Link light rail

Public transport · SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Port of Seattle

Link light rail runs from SEA Airport to downtown Seattle’s Westlake Station, where travelers can switch to a taxi or rideshare for the final leg to the cruise terminal. The Port of Seattle lists this as an inexpensive option. Best for budget travelers with light luggage; from Westlake Station, Pier 66 is a short car ride or about a 20-minute walk, while Pier 91 is about a 15-minute car ride.

Seattle Yellow Cab · Recommended

Taxi · Seattle to Port of Seattle

Metered taxis can pick you up at most downtown Seattle hotels and take you directly to either Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66) or Smith Cove Cruise Terminal (Pier 91). From downtown to Pier 66 you are very close; traffic and hotel location will determine final fare. From central Belltown/Waterfront to Pier 91 expect closer to the upper end of the range and slightly longer (10–15 minutes). Check with the driver that they know which pier (66 vs 91).

Uber

Rideshare · Seattle to Port of Seattle

Uber provides on-demand rides from downtown Seattle hotels or city center addresses directly to Bell Street (Pier 66) or Smith Cove (Pier 91) cruise terminals. Pricing varies by time of day and demand; from central downtown to Pier 66 is typically a short 5–10 minute ride, while Pier 91 is slightly farther (around 10–15 minutes). Enter the exact pier number in the app and watch for designated rideshare zones near the terminal entrances.

Lyft

Rideshare · Seattle to Port of Seattle

Lyft operates widely in downtown Seattle and can take you point-to-point from city-center hotels to either of the Port of Seattle cruise terminals. Similar to Uber in both routing and price; fares increase with surge pricing and heavy traffic. Confirm with your driver whether you’re going to Bell Street Pier 66 (near Belltown waterfront) or Smith Cove Pier 91 (north of downtown/Queen Anne).

Seattle Express

Shuttle · Seattle to Port of Seattle

Seattle Express is a shared shuttle company that primarily operates between Sea-Tac Airport / SeaTac hotels and the Seattle cruise terminals at Pier 66 and Pier 91, and some packages may include downtown hotel pickup on cruise days. Their core service is airport/SeaTac hotel–to–cruise-port, not general downtown transfers, so check their website or call to confirm if your specific downtown hotel is on their cruise-day pickup list.

Premier Airport Shuttle by Capital Aeroporter

Shuttle · Seattle to Port of Seattle

Premier Airport Shuttle runs scheduled express shuttles between Sea-Tac Airport, downtown Seattle hotels, and the Port of Seattle cruise ship terminals (Pier 66 and Pier 91), mainly aimed at airport–cruise transfers. They advertise regular cruise ship transfers and downtown hotel service; on embarkation days you may be able to book a seat originating from your downtown hotel to the pier, but availability and pickup windows are fixed, so verify schedule and hotel eligibility in advance.

Cruise line motorcoach transfers (various lines)

Cruise line transfer · Seattle to Port of Seattle

Major cruise lines often sell ground transfers by motorcoach that run between central pickup points (usually Sea-Tac Airport and sometimes select downtown hotels) and the Port of Seattle cruise terminals. These transfers are booked directly through your cruise line and typically focus on airport-to-pier service, but some itineraries include downtown hotel pickup or central meeting points; check your cruise documents or online cruise planner for exact pickup locations and times.