Dept. of Transportation
Metro Transit Division

King Street Center
201 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98104
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Route 98

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South Lake Union Streetcar Line

Extending from the fast-growing South Lake Union neighborhood to Seattle's midtown, the Streetcar gets you where you want to go - from great culinary experiences to wonderful entertainment and retail offerings, plus Lake Union's new 12-acre waterfront park.

For up-to-the-minute streetcar arrival times, check the electronic reader boards in the streetcar shelters.

Visit the Seattle Streetcar web site [external link] for more information.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday through Thursday,
    6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday,
    6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Sunday and holidays,
    10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Service is provided approximately every 15 minutes.

Holiday Information

The SUNDAY Hours of Operation shown above will operated on:

  • Thanksgiving Nov. 26
  • Christmas Dec. 25
  • New Year's Day Jan. 1

How To Pay

Pay your fare by using the farebox machine located on inside the Streetcar. Coins, $1 bills and $5 bills are accepted. A ticket will be dispensed which you will need for proof of payment. PugetPass and Metro passes and transfers are also accepted. You may be asked to display your pass, transfer or streetcar ticket to a Metro Supervisor.

If you are disabled, at least 65 years of age, or if you have a valid Medicare card, you may buy a Regional Reduced Fare Permit at the Customer Service Office at 201 S. Jackson St., in downtown Seattle, and ride for 50¢. Call 206-553-3060 for details.

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