The transit guys don't really do anything when they see someone high as a kite. They just tap them…read moreon the shoulders and walk away. Yes it's very convenient to get to the airport . Only if it can go a bit faster-would be great. However, I still recommend versus paying for parking and leave my car at the airport is not necessary for me. Just make sure you purchase in advance for your Orca ride

Driving used to be fun but not anymore…read more I took Driver's Ed in high school. Studied the WA DOL manual. Got up at 5am on the weekends and mastered parking maneuvers in empty parking lots. Practiced driving on I-5 and steering control on E Mercer Way. Passed the written and driving tests. It was a milestone celebration unlocking freedom and independence at 16 years old. Learned how to use the stick shift and feared the red light at 15th & Spokane St. on rainy days. Drove to Dick's on Capitol Hill with friends. Never had to share the road with electric bikes and scooters because they didn't exist. Never saw distracted drivers with smartphones because these devices weren't available to the public yet. We only had to worry about cars with California plates, the occasional BC plate, or someone who said, "DMV." ;p Driving in Seattle is different now. Traffic is worse. Nobody gives the "Thank you" wave anymore. I know someone who's been driving well over 10 years and they slapped a yellow New Driver sticker on their car and uses it as an excuse to drive like a crazy person. On I-5 I saw a guy texting at the wheel, saw a girl playing a game on her phone at the wheel. Cars without license plates, cars with expired tabs. People driving in the Bus Only lane, people driving with high beams. Motorcycle lane splitting. Witnessed illegal left turns from the far right lane and people driving down the yellow center lane. A lot of these habits and behaviors didn't happen when I first started driving. Seems like the WA DOL manual doesn't apply anymore. Unwritten driving rules and etiquette taught and passed down by old school Seattleites are fizzling out. Those OGs have moved to Clark County near the WA/OR border, Eastern WA, out of state, and out of country. Gas is over $6+ a gallon and if theres an event near the stadiums parking can be between $70-$120. So if someone asks me why I take public transit, I have many reasons why. I take the light rail when my destination is near a station. I take it for peace of mind. I take it to save money. I've become mindful of my carbon footprint. The 2 Line trains from the Eastside are newer and cleaner than the workhorse 1 Line trains. There's the occasional smelly person, the sleeper, and the tweaker but I know have a choice to sit or stand away from them or get up and move. No fare gates or platform screen doors at the stations. Signage and announcements could be better too. As for the near future, I want to attend roll out celebrations for the Graham St. and Boeing Access Road infill stations. I'm also looking forward to the West Seattle and Tacoma expansions.

Overall pretty good with my experiences with Link. On our trips to Seattle if we are planning to…read morejust go to neighborhoods where the train stops through then we definitely utilize that over driving. There are a lot of shortened operation times due to upgrades, maintenance and expansion. As large as the Seattle metro area is I'm surprised there wasn't public transit train installed and with good coverage of stops long ago. But it seems to be happening now. I think of Campbell Scott in the movie Singles and how his plan gets shot down for a broader commute expansion with trains for a plan he submitted. It almost feels like an inside joke and maybe it always was or has been for a long time living in the metro area. Recently we rode on the new expansion that goes to Federal Way. We rode the train up from the large transit center and garage there and it was nice and smooth. A bit long but so much less stress not having to drive. I have my Orca Card handy with me and it's easy on and easy off. Overall good experiences with this train system!

4 and a half our in on our 20 hour journey.... So far so good…read more... A few rough looking passenger and one of them loud , know it all lady who cut in line cause she gets priority. Privilege people. LOL -Coast Starlight: was very hesitant at first. Paid twice as much as i would for a plane ticket and 10 x the travel time...yaaaYy... -Seat is spacious and comfortable. -View is amazing, even from the seat. They also have an observation cart. It's cool. -and we're off....will update of anything changes and at the conclusion of the journey....

Amtrak is awful! Why they call it first class- is a joke! The conductor couldn't open the doors at…read moremy stop in Seattle, we had to move through the entire train dragging luggage in order to exit, Dirty trains, bathrooms closed, rude employees, Dante' from customer service ( via phone) is the worst- condescending and zero concern for any safety issues. If you call you will be on hold for at least a hour and half- I do not recommend at all.

So far so good this is my favorite mode of transportation! I love how quick that I make…read moreconnections. It is laidback and there is more security on there than on buses. I love that. And I love how often and quickly it comes. It gets you to a lot of fun stuff to do! It connects you to major Hospitals like St Joseph and Tacoma General. I rate all my experiences a big 5! The only downside is side is it comes late on Sunday's . But that is okay. Thanks Tacoma Link!

What great way to get from Tacoma to Seattle! Taking it to the airport is so easy! Clean and…read moreefficient!

What a wonderful way to avoid traffic to and from the airport! This is a "NO BRAINER" convenient,…read moreclean and fast. $3.25 on way from the airport to the UW. You guy your ticket before you enter and boom you are on. It's monitored by persons on the train to check your ticket. I would only ride this during the daytime - it cuts through some shady parts of town. If you are traveling with large luggage- it could be tricky if trains are full- no real area for them to store except on small nook which is reserved for bikes and luggage, but if your luggage has wheels- it will roll away unless you stand by it and if full- good luck. You cannot fit a large piece with you on the seats. Too narrow ( only bad thing) Give it a try!

The light rail is wonderful. It is very crowded at times for Seahawk or Mariners games, but a…read moregreat way to travel. It is particularly useful during trips to SeaTac. It will be even more useful as it is extended.

Having had to change our plans due to needing medical care and being in Canada, we took the train…read morewith way too many bags to Seattle. Upon leaving the station, there were several taxis waiting. Several of these taxi drivers were grabbing at our bags and trying to fit my 6 foot tall husband (who has back issues as well and cannot move easily because of his medical condition) and the bags into the back of not one but at least two Prius vehicles--- we kept telling them that it was too small and to put our bags down and they refused to listen. Heated words broke out from them, and they would not listen to us. Finally, an Uber driver came with a large vehicle and we were able to be accommodated more comfortably. I totally am in support of the cab drivers, as I know, they have been squeezed out of the market by individual ridesharing, but these morons changed my mind, at least here in Seattle. UPDATE: 08:35Thursday, June 11... hubby has not received the promised call from customer service, which he was told he would re rice at 08:00 yesterday while in contact with the company ... good thing we didn't skip breakfast to re rice it.....

Great deal to use when getting away from Portland to Seattle! We had great WiFi going but no WiFi…read morecoming back. Good thing I downloaded a couple videos for the ride! But for the price, the comfort and way of boarding was much better than catching a plane or driving when the price of gas is so high!

The monorail is a great option to get to Seattle Center from downtown! It's clean, well kept, and…read morehas convenient hours. Round trip for two adults and two kids was $24 ($8 roundtrip for adults, and $4 roundtrip for kids) which is cheaper than purchasing online. It's also cheaper than some parking options close to the space needle, so this was a win for us!

They now accept tap-to-pay with your credit card for $4 (one-way), but not all gates accept them…read more(whereas all gates still accept the Orca card). It continues to be a good way to get from the downtown Seattle area to the Seattle Center area, when getting off of the Westlake light rail station below. It was the three of us this time (wife, her mom, and me), and we must have been here enough times now...didn't even bother checking out the large mall that is located here.

Marshawn not getting the football. Seattle without an NBA team. The Sounder train service. These…read moreare all regional disappointments. Reliability, security, communication, and fare enforcement is at an all time low. The cost of taking the Sounder is expensive and I'm not just talking about the fare. A train delay or a no-show causes a domino effect of wasted time, money, and opportunities. Maybe you'll have to deal with the rideshare peak-time scramble. Maybe your only option may result in driving your own car from the suburbs, dealing with the morning I-5 traffic jam and paying for expensive parking. Maybe you have to take an uncomfortable, already crowded bus. Maybe you have to extract PTO from your vacation leave for loss time or accept Leave Without Pay. Maybe you missed your medical appointment, a lecture, a class, or an in-person interview. I understand how delicate the downtown ecosystem is right now, but if a fundamental transportation system fails to bring people to and from their destination, then it's a loss for all the cities in the Puget Sound that the train runs through. Now if their unreliable service is a pre-cursor of what's to come for the 2025 Club World Cup and World Cup 2026, then fans should make alternative transportation arrangements. National and International travelers shouldn't be waiting on a platform for a train that may never come. I know sometimes things are out of their control. Unavoidable accidents can happen on the tracks which is rare. Luckily the cars have bathrooms, heat, and AC. Sorry, no lounge/cafe for snacks. Bring your own.

The Sounder is a very efficient transportation method in and around the Seattle-Tacoma area. It's…read morevery easy; you tap your card, or you go to the machine and pay for a fare, and it's. Don't forget to tap or buy a ticket because they have random checks for fare during travel. Remember to be on time and read the schedule before you come because the trains are on time mostly, and they only stopped for about a minute. As far as the train, some of the bathrooms on the train require some maintenance; sometimes there are people that are homeless who will come on, and they will stay in the bathrooms throughout the duration of the trip. The Wi-Fi sometimes is sporadic, but at least it's a luxury for those who have work to do while committing. One other advantage while riding the Sounder is the scenic view. There's a beautiful view of Mount Rainier, which you can observe from any seat on the train. Oh, and you also get to meet some very nice people. Overall, the Sounders is a very good mode of transportation. I'm satisfied with it.

If you take Amtrak, definitely go business classes there's legroom and it's really close to the…read morebar... The snack bar that is. I enjoyed the trip to Tacoma from Portland. It was relaxing better than me having to drive because man that drive is not something look forward to and people who love driving... More power to you. The staff on the train is really nice and informative and a little humorous at times. It was great to take the train for Christmas to my sisters.

Reasonable pricing for a round trip to Portland. COVID travel restrictions no food or beverages…read morebeing sold, but the offer free water and snacks. Mask required but no social distancing seating enforced. A little over two hours of beautiful Nice was to travel .. round trip great experience.

This was my first time using Sun Taxi. I needed a last minute ride to work. The gentleman was kind…read moreand prompt. when I called he said he could pick me up in 30 minutes but I was so glad when he showed up 15 minutes early. He was super busy and super in demand but was very kind. (just for those who might have sensitivities, i don't believe it was a smoke free car-it doesn't bother me but want those who are sensitive to be aware.) Skilled Driver, reasonable price, I felt safe. Thank you, sun Taxi!

If I could give ZERO stars, I would…read more When I called, the driver did not confirm my address so of course I watched him drive up to the wrong house, and started honking repeatedly instead of calling or coming to the door to ring the bell. So the neighbors were disturbed by the continuous honking in the early morning. Not only that, but when I called the main line to let them know that they were at the wrong house, the person who answered was not the driver and was EXTREMELY RUDE and hung up on me when I asked them to call their driver. He gave me the driver's number to do his job for him. Hello??? Why should I be doing your job? And to top it off, the driver was very late upon arrival and made excuses. He tried pointing out that a car on the highway being pulled over was his reason for being late but there was NO TRAFFIC on his side of the route. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY IF YOU CAN HELP IT. Try and get a ride from someone that you know because this company does not deserve even a penny for their services.