Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO2, the main
cause of human-induced climate change. Modern travel is dependent on aero-
planes, which might use less fuel per kilometre per person than most cars but
travel much greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (includ-
ing CO2) and particles also contributes to their climate change impact. Many
websites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people to estimate the carbon emis-
sions generated by their journey and, for those who wish to do so, to off set the
impact of the greenhouse gases emitted with contributions to portfolios of
climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world. Lonely Planet off sets the car-
bon footprint of all staff and author travel.
Light Rail
Sound Transit
(
www.soundtransit.org
)
runs the Link Light Rail service to the airport.
Trains go every 15 minutes or better between 5am and just after midnight. Stops in town
include Westlake Center, Pioneer Square, the International District and SoDo. The ride
between the two farthest points, Westlake and Sea-Tac, takes 37 minutes and costs
$2.75.
Shuttle Bus
Shuttle Express
( 800-487-7433;
www.shuttleexpress.com
)
has a pickup and drop-
off point on the 3rd floor of the airport garage; it charges approximately $18 and is handy
if you have a lot of luggage.
Taxi
Taxis are available at the parking garage on the 3rd floor. The average fare to downtown
is $42.
Private Vehicle
Rental-car counters are located in the baggage-claim area. Some provide pickup and
drop-off service from the 1st floor of the garage, while others provide a shuttle to the air-
port. Ask when you book your car.
Driving into Seattle from the airport is fairly straightforward - just take I-5 north. It
helps to find out whether your downtown exit is a left-hand or right-hand one, as it can
be tricky to cross several lanes of traffic at the last minute during rush hour.
