Getting to Seattle University

Whether you're a prospective student, a visitor, or a member of our community, this page will guide you through the various transportation options available to reach our campus conveniently located in the heart of Seattle, Washington.

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Address

Seattle University
901 12th Avenue
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
206-296-6000

Driving directions

From the north

  • Head south on I-5
  • Take exit 165A to James Street
  • Left onto James Street
  • Left onto 12th Avenue
  • Left onto East Marion Street

From the south

  • Head north on I-5
  • Take exit 164A to James Street
  • Right onto James Street
  • Left onto 12th Avenue
  • Left onto East Marion Street

From the east

  • Head west on I-90 toward Seattle
  • Take exit 2C toward I-5 North
  • Take the James Street exit
  • Right onto James Street
  • Left onto 12th Avenue
  • Left onto East Marion Street

From the east

  • Head west on WA-520
  • Merge onto I-5 South toward Portland
  • Take exit 165A to James Street
  • Left onto James Street
  • Left onto 12th Avenue
  • Left onto East Marion Street

Transit

Public transit is the preferred method for getting to campus. Please refer to transit agency websites for information about fares an transfers between transportation modes.

Bus

Several King County Metro bus routes serve the area surrounding Seattle University.

  • Metro #2 (Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Metro #3 (Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Metro #4 (Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Metro #9 (Weekdays)
  • Metro #12 (Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Metro #43 (Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Metro #49 (Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Metro #60 (Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Metro #64 (Weekdays peak only)
  • Metro #193 (Weekdays peak only)
  • Metro #303 (Weekdays peak only)
  • Metro #630 (Weekdays peak only)

Seattle Streetcar

Seattle U is directly served by the Seattle Streetcar at the Broadway & Marion stop. The Streetcar also connects to Link light rail's International District/Chinatown Station and Capitol Hill Station.

Link light rail

The Link light rail does not serve campus directly, but can be taken as part of your journey to Seattle U.

  • Take the Link light rail to the Pioneer Square station stop, walk 1 block to James St & 3rd Ave and take the Metro bus, routes 3 or 4, to campus (E. Jefferson St & Broadway or E. Jefferson St & 12th St).
  • Take the Link light rail to International District/Chinatown station and then take the Seattle Streetcar at 5th and S. Jackson, eastbound, getting off at Broadway & Marion stop for Seattle University.
  • Take the Link light rail to Capitol Hill station, then take the Seattle Streetcar at Broadway & Denny, westbound, getting off at the Broadway & Marion stop.