Our “SpokesSalmon” Sal high-fives a Seahawks fan at Northgate Station as travelers board the Link light rail. Transit is a great way to get to your big game watch party this weekend. Go Hawks! Photo: SDOT Blog stats: 570 words | 3-minute read
Ready for the big game on Sunday? Enjoy a win before the Seahawks even step onto the field… by taking transit to your Super Bowl watch party!
There are so many ways to get around Seattle. You can skip traffic and stress – and still get to your favorite sports bar to watch all the action live – by riding public transit.
Quick links:
- Streetcars, Link light rail, Monorail, buses, and more
- Biking around Seattle
- How-to videos, resources: Learn more about public transit in Seattle
Streetcars, Link light rail, Monorail, buses, and more
For starters, Seattle has two streetcar lines: the First Hill and South Lake Union lines. The South Lake Union Line is right by Westlake Center, where you’ll find Westlake Station for the Link light rail and the Monorail to Seattle Center.
If you are heading downtown to watch the game, the Link 1 Line connects to several neighborhoods including Capitol Hill, Westlake, and Pioneer Square. It runs as far north as Lynnwood City Center and as far south as Federal Way Downtown.
King County Metro operates buses and water taxis in Seattle, and Sound Transit provides the Link light rail, ST Express buses, and Sounder train options.
Biking around Seattle
Protected bike lanes and other bike paths connect neighborhoods for miles. Below is a map of our Center City Bike Network. You can find an interactive bike map of the full city here.
Just last year, SDOT added 9.17 miles of new protected bike lanes across the city, closing more gaps in the City Center Bike Network and beyond. Thanks to our Better Bike Lanes program, we also upgraded an additional 4.11 miles of existing lanes in 2025 to improve safety and connectivity.
There are also plenty of bikes and scooters to rent through the city’s micromobility program, which surpassed a record-breaking 10 million trips last year. You can learn more about the program on seattle.gov/BikeShare.
You can even claim free rental credits and transit tickets through our Bike and Scooter to Transit Program, which remains ongoing while supplies last. Discounted fares are also available for those who quality, which you can learn about here.
Before you ride, please keep the following in mind:
- Always wear a helmet. You can pick one up for free at one of our Customer Service Centers.
- Stay in designated bike lanes and shared use paths.
- Park in an appropriate, out of the way location at the end of your ride.
We are more than tripling Seattle’s bike and scooter parking downtown by summer 2026 – ahead of the FIFA World Cup. If you see a parking corral like the ones below, please use it.
How-to videos, resources: Learn more about public transit in Seattle
If you’re new to public transportation in Seattle or just looking to learn more, we have a Getting Around Seattle by Transit playlist on YouTube with quick “how to” videos that cover the basics – things like how to pay and where key RapidRide bus routes go.
Do you have questions about how to get around Seattle? Email us at get.social@seattle.gov and we may turn your question into our next video.
Visit FlipYourTrip.org or our Getting Around Seattle page to learn more about all your travel options.
Thanks for your interest and Go Hawks!