Getting Around Seattle

Local Public Transit

An easy way to get to and from Seattle’s airport (Sea-Tac) is via light rail service. Operated by Sound Transit, the Link Light Rail route connects the airport and downtown Seattle. The SeaTac/Airport Station can be accessed on the fourth floor of the airport’s parking garage.

Once you have arrived in Seattle, light rail and King County Metro bus service are options for moving around the city.

SuperShuttle

Another cost-effective option is sharedride van service providing transportation to and from the Seattle airport via SuperShuttle.

Local Taxi Cab Service

Taxis for hire can be found in the Seattle airport (Sea-Tac) on the third floor of the parking garage. Taxis can also be hired through the numbers below.

OnCabs Seattle – (206) 866-2300

Seattle Airport Taxi – (206) 673-2226

App-based Rideshare Services
(Lyft, Uber, Wingz)

The airport allows ride-share services like Lyft, Uber, and Wingz to pick up passengers on the third floor of the parking garage. Follow the signs to the TNC/Rideshare (Lyft, Uber, Wingz) pick up area, located just beyond the taxi line in Sections G, H, I and J. Ride-share drivers are allowed to drop off passengers curb-side on the “Departures” level for flights out of the airport.

Car Rentals

Most hotels are located within walking distance of the Washington State Convention Center, so a car rental is needed only if you expect to travel outside of downtown.

Auto Rental – Budget

Make your budget go further by getting a great deal on a great car from Budget. As an ALA member, you’ll get an amazing deal every time you rent – up to 25% off Budget’s great rates. To book your car, visit Budget Car Rental or call toll free 1-800-527-0700 and mention the ALA Budget Discount number (BCD): R584716 to receive your discount. Make the smart choice, rent Budget and start saving today!

Auto Rental – Avis

You can save up to 25% off your next car rental while experiencing the comfort and reliability that come with renting from Avis. With 4,800 locations in over 140 countries, there’s always an Avis nearby to help you with your car rental needs. To rent a car, visit Avis or call toll free at 1-800-331-1212. And remember to use your ALA Avis Discount number (AWD): B155116 to enjoy these special savings.

Long Distance Railroad

Amtrak service operates from King Street Station in Seattle (1-800-872-7245), which is located beyond the southern edge of downtown. (To reach their hotels from the train station, travelers will likely need to rely on a taxi, which can be found outside the station, or Link Light Rail from the International District/Chinatown station). Enjoy traveling to Seattle by the Coast Starlight from Los Angeles, the Empire Builder from Chicago or the Amtrak Cascades with routes from Eugene, OR and Vancouver, BC.

Washington State Convention Center

Parking and directions can be found here.

Seattle Fun!

Find places to eat, good music, cool activities, fun facts, and more here!

New Books, Products, Special Events at the ALA Store at Midwinter Meeting

Make sure to carve out some time in your schedule to shop and browse the ALA Store at the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibition for products that meet the widest range of your promotional and continuing education/professional development needs – as well as fun gift items. Located in the Atrium Lobby of the Washington State Convention Center, the ALA Store hours are:

Friday, January 25 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 26 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 27 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, January 28 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

A special “popup” mini-Store will operate near the Registration area on Friday, January 25 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Remember to stop by early to get your pick of conference t-shirts – they sell out fast!

ALA Graphics will feature a selection of posters, bookmarks, and gifts, plus special conference-only items not available in our catalog. Shop the newest posters and bookmarks including Harry Potter, Constance Wu, Unlimited Squirrels, Research Skills, and more! Prepare for National Library Week in April with a new poster, mini poster, and bookmark highlighting the value of libraries and librarians in strong communities.

Get your copy of Matthew Cordell’s new Wolf in the Snow poster and create a display with a giant double-sided Caldecott medal. Purchase award seal packs in anticipation of the Youth Media Awards.

ALA Publishing is excited to offer several new titles hot off the press, such as AASL Standards – Based Learning for Primary Grades: 21 Lessons Inspired by Picture Books by Maureen Schlosser and Rebecca Granatini, Resources for Readers pamphlets for patrons as well as the new third edition of The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction by Neal Wyatt and Joyce G. Saricks, and Records, Information and Data: Exploring the Role of Record-Keeping in an Information Culture by Geoffrey Yeo. Remember, you can find titles from ALA Editions, ALA Neal-Schuman, Facet Publishing, UK, and the ALA Divisions in the ALA Store, and also get free shipping on all book orders placed in the ALA Store (posters, bookmarks, and other gift-type items are not eligible for this offer).

Prices at the ALA Store automatically reflect the ALA Member discount, so there’s no need to dig out your member number. And remember that every dollar you spend at the ALA Store helps support library advocacy, awareness, and other key programs and initiatives!