Getting To The
Seattle Chinatown International District

As a transportation hub, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District is easily accessible by Link Light Rail, Metro bus, First Hill streetcar, Sounder train at King Street Station, or a short walk to the Seattle Ferry Terminal and Downtown.

Parking Guide

Parking Guide

In Chinatown-ID, you can conveniently access an array of parking options, including street parking, public and private garages. Whether you decide to drop by for a quick grocery errand or spend the afternoon having dim sum, the options are endless. Use the interactive map below to discover parking options.

Public Transportation

Public Transportation

Easily accessible, especially after home games, public transportation to and from the Chinatown-ID is the way to go. Just tap your ORCA card or purchase a ticket towards your destination. Click the options below to begin planning your trip!

Sound Transit Link Light Rail

Take the Sound Transit Link Light Rail or Express bus to and from the Downtown corridor and across Seattle metropolitan neighborhoods. 

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Sounder Train

Take the Sounder Train to stadium games and CID events, all the way up north from Everett and down South from Lakewood/Tacoma.

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King County Metro

As Puget Sound region's largest public transportation agency, Metro buses move thousands of riders across the Greater Seattle region everyday, with dozens of routes stopping through the C-ID neighborhood. 

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Seattle Streetcar (First Hill Line)

The First Hill Streetcar connects the diverse and vibrant residential neighborhoods and business districts of Capitol Hill, First Hill, Yesler Terrace, Central Area, Chinatown-International District, and Pioneer Square.  

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Washington State Ferries

WSDOT ferries runs ten routes serving 20 terminals located around Puget Sound and in the San Juan Islands. A short transfer from the ferry dock will guide you towards Chinatown-ID. 

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Bike & Scooter Share options

Scooter share and bike share allows visitors and locals alike the flexibility in choosing where to go and how to get there. Discover a plethora of bike & scooter share options across C-ID and by Hing Hay Park.

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Lodging

Lodging

What is there left to do after exploring the neighborhood? Stay in and relax! Accommodations from inexpensive and quick, to historic are just within blocks of the center of the neighborhood.

 

If you are staying in the Downtown area, don't worry - public transit only takes a few minutes to Chinatown-ID! Convenience and accessibility is just around the corner. 

HI Seattle at the American Hotel

Voted Best Hostel for Digital Nomads in Seattle in 2019, our hostel offers free WiFi, a shared lounge, laundry facilities, and more!

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Panama Hotel Bed & Japanese American Museum of Seattle

A historic landmark for Japanese American heritage in the Pacific Northwest where guests can experience the original hotel in Seattle.

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