Getting There
Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
Driving
Directions
From the north (I-5 S): Exit at Dearborn Street or Edgar Martinez Drive, head west to the stadium. From the south (I-5 N): Exit at Spokane Street or Edgar Martinez Drive. From the Eastside (I-90 W): Exit at Rainier Avenue, head north to the stadium.
Details
Game-day traffic on I-5 through downtown is heavy. Arrive 2+ hours early if driving.
Public Transit
Directions
Link Light Rail to Stadium station is right at Lumen Field. Connects from Sea-Tac Airport ($3), University of Washington, and northern suburbs. International District station also adjacent.
Details
Multiple bus routes serve the SoDo area. Sounder commuter trains from Tacoma and Everett on game days.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber and Lyft serve Lumen Field with designated pickup/dropoff on Occidental Avenue south of the stadium. From downtown Seattle hotels, $8-12. From Capitol Hill, $10-15.
Details
From Bellevue, $25-35. Post-game surge is moderate. Walk to Pioneer Square for faster pickup.
Walking
Directions
From Pioneer Square: 5-10 minutes. From Pike Place Market: 20-25 minutes along the waterfront.
Details
From most downtown hotels: 10-20 minutes. The walk through Pioneer Square to the stadium is one of the best pregame walks in the NFL.
Travel
Overview
Lumen Field sits in Seattle's SoDo district, adjacent to Pioneer Square and the waterfront, one of the most transit-accessible stadiums in the NFL. Link Light Rail's Stadium station is steps from the gates, connecting from SeaTac Airport, Capitol Hill, the University District, and all of downtown Seattle. Most fans walk, take light rail, or bar-hop their way south through Pioneer Square. Driving is an option but parking is limited and expensive in the urban setting. The stadium is walkable from virtually every downtown hotel.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Link Light Rail is the best option, Stadium station is literally steps from Lumen Field's gates.”
“Walking from downtown through Pioneer Square is a great pregame experience. Stop at bars along the way.”
“If driving, I-5 through downtown Seattle is a nightmare on game days. Arrive very early or take transit.”
“From SeaTac Airport: Link Light Rail goes directly to Stadium station in ~40 minutes for $3.”
“The Washington State Ferry from Bainbridge Island to Colman Dock + walk is a scenic way to arrive if visiting from the islands.”
“Post-game: Link Light Rail handles crowds well. Or walk to Pioneer Square and enjoy the post-game bar scene.”