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Parking downtown 101
Take the guesswork (and stress-work) out of finding a place to park in downtown Seattle.
Street Parking
There are tons of options for street parking on Western Ave, 1st, 2nd, and Stewart. Keep in mind, most street parking has a 2 hour limit. Here are the "dos & don'ts" of downtown street parking:
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do give yourself an extra 10-15 minutes to find a spot.
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do make sure you check the timing
(for any appt more than a haircut, 2 hours is probably not long enough).
DON'T
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don't park on 1st ave between 3 - 6pm.
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don't park on 3rd ave
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don't leave anything in your car.
Nearby Lots & Garages
There are several lots in the surrounding blocks where you can park for more than two hours. I tend to lean towards lots, but that's just me.
A helpful place to find a nearby lot (and pricing) is Best Parking.
Any time you park downtown, even in a garage, make sure you leave nothing in your car. Here are a couple easy lots & garages in the area:
Public Transportation
For my friends who would rather sit back, relax, and save some $$ by avoiding parking downtown, the Light Rail or the bus are great options. I promise, it's so easy. Here are some helpful details and links for using Sound Transit.
LIGHT RAIL
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Take the 1 line to the Westlake station
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If you're south of Westlake, go toward Northgate
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If you're north of Westlake, go toward Angle Lake/Airport
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Some stations (Northgate/Tukwilla) have park & rides
BUS
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Use this handy trip planner to find your route
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Eastside friends: the Eastgate P&R has a direct bus to downtown!
