Seattle is surrounded by the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascade Mountain range to the east, which includes majestic Mount Rainier southeast of the city.
The University of Washington is located about four miles north of downtown Seattle. Convenient public transportation is available to the downtown area and Sea-Tac International Airport.
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For a campus map, go here.
Getting to Campus
From the Airport
Taxi, limo, town car and shuttle services are located on the 3rd floor parking garage of the Sea-Tac International Airport. For shuttle services returning to Sea-Tac International Airport, 24-hour advance reservations are required.
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Using the Light Rail from SeaTac Airport
King County Metro operates an extensive system of public transportation designed to allow users to access a wide variety of locations in King County with minimal difficulty.
From Sea-Tac International Airport, board the Central Link light rail system heading north to Seattle. The trip takes approximately 35 minutes. Pay the fare before boarding Central Link light rail. Exit at any of the downtown Seattle transit centers (International District/Chinatown, Pioneer Square, University Street and Westlake), and transfer to a northbound bus #71, 72 or 73 to the University District. The buses will stop on NE Campus Parkway.
for more info on getting to campus, visit UW conference services
Driving to Campus
To Haggett Hall, Hansee Hall, and McMahon Hall
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Via Interstate 5
Take exit 169, NE 45th Street and turn east (right if traveling north, left if traveling south) onto 45th Street. Travel east on NE 45th Street to 17th Avenue NE and turn south (right) onto campus. After stopping at the campus gatehouse, turn left (east) onto NE Stevens Way. Turn left (north) onto Whitman Court; McMahon Hall, Haggett Hall and Hansee Hall (in that order) will be on your right. The North Campus Conference Desk is located in McMahon Hall.
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Via WA State Route 520
Take the Montlake Boulevard NE exit. Turn north onto Montlake Boulevard NE, proceed over the bridge, and pass Husky Stadium on your right. Merge into the far left lane (do not follow the road as it curves to the right). Turn left (west) onto campus at the stoplight at NE 44th Place and Pend Oreille Road NE. Proceed up the hill after stopping at the gatehouse. At the stop sign at the top of the hill, turn right (north) onto NE Stevens Way, and immediately take another right onto Whitman Court. McMahon Hall, Haggett Hall, and Hansee Hall (in that order) will be on your right. The North Campus Conference Desk is located in McMahon Hall.
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Parking
All guests must stop at a campus gatehouse (if it is open) to purchase a permit and receive directions to their destination.
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Guests staying overnight in the residence halls will pay for one day of parking at the gatehouse as they enter campus. Parking permits valid for the entire stay may be purchased separately during check-in at the Conference Desk. Parking permits allow guests to enter and exit campus as they please. Disability parking permits or other special parking accommodations should be arranged in advance through Conference Services.
Tourism
For general Seattle tourist information, please visit www.visitseattle.org.