Which is closer to SEATAC?
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Which is closer to SEATAC?
We will be landing at SEA at 7:45 am enroute to Victoria, BC. Should we decide to take a Kenmore seaplane, which terminal would be closer: Lake Union or Boeing Field?
I would also appreciate information on transportation to the terminal from the airport (taxi, shuttle, etc.) and approximate costs.
A Clipper Ferry leaves Seattle Pier 69 at 8:45 am, but I'm sure there's no way we could make that connection. Am I correct?
I would also appreciate information on transportation to the terminal from the airport (taxi, shuttle, etc.) and approximate costs.
A Clipper Ferry leaves Seattle Pier 69 at 8:45 am, but I'm sure there's no way we could make that connection. Am I correct?
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Boeing Field is closer to SeaTac airport than Lake Union.
No, 1 hour is not enough time to land, deplane, get out of the airport, and then up to Pier 69 on the waterfront downtown. I suppose it is technically possible if you have no checked baggage, run out of the airport and hop the 1st taxi, but it would be extremely tight.
No, 1 hour is not enough time to land, deplane, get out of the airport, and then up to Pier 69 on the waterfront downtown. I suppose it is technically possible if you have no checked baggage, run out of the airport and hop the 1st taxi, but it would be extremely tight.
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Yellow cab has a posted standard rate of $28 from downtown hotels back to the airport.
But the taxi company that has monopoly leaving SeaTac (Stita) are a bit more expensive. I usually give ~$35 SeaTac to Capitol Hill, which is similar distance to the waterfront.
But the taxi company that has monopoly leaving SeaTac (Stita) are a bit more expensive. I usually give ~$35 SeaTac to Capitol Hill, which is similar distance to the waterfront.
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Kenmore doesn't fly from Boeing Field (wheel operations) to Victoria (floats), only from Lake Union or Kenmore (north end of Lake Washington, quite far from downtown and Sea-Tac.) So Lake Union is basically your only choice.
Figure around $30 cab fare from SEA, although ask Kenmore about shuttle services - I think they're offered.
For the Clipper: Ontime or early plane arrival, hand carry bags only, first in line at taxi queue, no morning rush hour traffic (assume weekend, otherwise fuggedabouddit) taxi driver with death wish, congenial/slow/whatever at the Clipper dock.... well, maybe you could make the boat.
Or, short answer, no way.
Figure around $30 cab fare from SEA, although ask Kenmore about shuttle services - I think they're offered.
For the Clipper: Ontime or early plane arrival, hand carry bags only, first in line at taxi queue, no morning rush hour traffic (assume weekend, otherwise fuggedabouddit) taxi driver with death wish, congenial/slow/whatever at the Clipper dock.... well, maybe you could make the boat.
Or, short answer, no way.
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Thanks Suze and Gardyloo. Since Boeing Field was an option on Kenmore's website, I guess I assumed they flew from there to Victoria. The next ferry out appears to be at 3:15 pm. Hate to lose all that time, but that may be our best alternative. Back to the drawing board!



