Updated: September 18, 2020

What's Happening



•South Lake Union Streetcar resumed operation September 19, and will operate with 15-minute headways:

Monday-Friday: 6 AM - 9 PM

Saturday: 7 AM - 9 PM

Sunday: 10 AM - 7 PM First Hill Streetcar will operate with 12-20 minute headways: Monday-Friday: 5 AM - 10:30 PM

Saturday: 6 AM - 10:30 PM

Sunday: 10 AM - 8PM In partnership with King County Metro, operators of the Seattle Streetcar, we’re committed to reducing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping our communities safe. To ensure safety, face coverings are required on the streetcar, buses, other public transportation, and outdoors when you cannot remain 6 feet apart - as well as in all other public indoor spaces.•South Lake Union Streetcar resumed operation September 19, and will operate with 15-minute headways:First Hill Streetcar will operate with 12-20 minute headways:

Ready to Ride the Streetcar?

Like Mom always, said — safety first! Learn how to ride safely.

You can pay your fare by using your ORCA Card, the Transit GO app, or buying a paper ticket using cash or card at a pay station. Learn about payment and fares.

Bicycles and service animals are permitted aboard, and the Seattle Streetcar is accessible and easy to board for all users. Learn more about accessibility.

Read the Seattle Streetcar Reports to learn how it serves the Seattle area.

Connecting to Transit

Both the South Lake Union and First Hill lines connect to multiple bus routes and the Link light rail. The South Lake Union Line also is one block from the Seattle Center Monorail, which travels between downtown and Seattle Center. Click on the links below to learn more about each transit option and their fares.

King County Metro: Buses, rideshare programs and the West Seattle water taxi

Sound Transit: Buses, the Link light rail, and the Sounder train

Seattle Center Monorail: Direct connection between Westlake Center and Seattle Center

Community Transit: Buses and vanpools

In addition, the Center City Connector will provide better access for ferry travelers arriving at Coleman Dock and will share a platform at Madison St. with the future Madison Bus Rapid transit route.

Current Projects