A nice monorail station that takes you all the way down to the museum of pop culture, space needle and a few other touristy things, from Downtown Seattle. It was a little chaotic but centered in a busy area, that was expected. I liked that I was able to walk from Pike Market to this station in a few minutes. Buying tickets was easy and for a round trip ticket, it is about $3.50 a person. The station was clean and it was easy to buy tickets because they have self-service kiosks as well as a couple workers that will help you out with your purchase if you need it. The wait isn't long but I will say depending on the day, this place can start to get crowded quickly because the station itself is rather small. It is very well-lit and kept clean. They also have elevators for those that have difficulty with the stairs or escalators they also offer. read more

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A fun way to get to the Seattle center. A brief ride through parts of downtown Seattle. When I'm taking public transportation into the city and need to go to climate pledge, the needle or MOPOP this is fun mode of transportation. You can walk to Queen neighborhoods from here to. The monorail is clean, spacious and an Orca card works. There's only one stop and the monorail goes back and forth. Easy and reliable. It's on the third floor of the Westland center which is a mall. Don't drive! Take public transportation. SYOY! read more

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9/14/2025 - Walking from the Sheraton Grand Seattle to the Monorail Westlake Station only took 4 minutes or so. Purchasing a round-trip ticket at $8 or $4 for seniors at kiosk is so easy. The Monorail runs every 8 minutes. The entire trip only takes 3 minutes or so. After exiting the turnstile, you can walk to the SPACE NEEDLE for the ultimate way to experience Seattle skyline! read more

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Awesome short ride to Space Needle Center. I got nothing else to say but it was a great weekend getaway. read more

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Nice, inexpensive way to cross the city. Connects the Sky Needle with the Market area, which was perfect for us. Great way to get back to the hotel area after seeing MoPOP, Sky Needle and Chihuly gardens. Fun! read more

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You know, I've always thought of the monorail as a bit of a joke. It has just two stations! Maybe great for the tourists, but of little utility otherwise. I've recently revised my assessment. Yes, still great for the tourists, but it is incredibly useful to get from the light rail (Westlake Station) to the Seattle Center, the Armory, the Pacific Science Center (including the IMAX), the Space Needle, and businesses in the area. If you're going to the Seattle Center (or that area) and are catching the rail, get off at Westlake and amble up to the monorail station above, and catch it to your destination. I've used the monorail a few times in recent memory to get to events at the Seattle Center. The fact that it drops you right outside the Armory is really convenient. I really like the fact that I can use my Orca card, and it doesn't cost much more than the light rail fare I already paid. (At the time of this writing, link fares cost $3; the monorail $3.50. So connecting between the services costs an extra 50 cents.) Only drawback is at Westlake. The Westlake Light Rail station is underground, and the monorail is a couple of stories up. You have two choices: catch the slow as molasses elevator, or hike up a few dozen stairs. I always opt for the latter. I really think the whole connection between the two services could have been done better. read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Catching the monorail to the Pacific Science Center. Inside a monorail car. - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very quick way to get to concerts and the space needle. I was here to see Lady Gaga and to head to my hotel. It's a quick and clean way. Not much hassle. The only issue I have with this transportation is the amount of people the Westlake centre station can hold. The space is quite small. If it's busy, it's frustrating and therefore everyone is frustrated. The orca card works here. it's a quick 3-5 minute ride. Pretty views of the city. read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Located on Level 3 of the Westlake indoor shopping center, the monorail connects Westlake station to the Seattle Center. It was opened in 1962 for the World's Fair, and undertook major renovations in 1988. It still uses the same two trains, each consisting of 3 cars able to hold 150 people or so. On a rainy Thursday, only one train was running, going back and forth. It's a 0.9 mile journey end-to-end. A one-way ticket costs $8, available from kiosks at both stops. It also accepts the Orca transit card. In terms of the train ride, it was pleasant. The journey took 2 minutes and 47 seconds from start to finish. It's an elevated train, so can see the busy city streets underneath. It is operated by a human, who is also accountable to get off at the stops and make sure any passengers who need extra time (e.g. wheelchairs, big strollers) are helped with both the gates and the train doors. Because the ride is so quick, even with the added time at each stop, running only one train still meant minimal wait times for the next train. I can see why you would only run the 2nd train if additional capacity was needed, not because you needed less time between arrivals. read more

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We were staying in downtown Seattle this visit, just a few minutes' walk from Pike Place Market. Westlake Monorail Station was merely a 5-minute walk from both Pike Place and our hotel! It was a very convenient way to get to the Space Needle! The station was large and well-lit and the two employees we encountered were very friendly and kind in answering questions. At 10 am this past Monday it was freezing in there though! The train arrived a short time later and we were off! It only takes a few moments to get to the Seattle Center with no stops. Easy peasy! Tickets were $3.50 each way, per person. Insanely convenient way to get back and forth from Downtown Seattle and the Seattle Center! 4 solid stars! read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Pretty busy today lol - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Grateful this monorail exists! Only goes one path between Westlake station and Seattle Center (which leads you right to the iconic Space Needle). Provides you a beautiful vantage overlooking downtown Seattle. Highly recommend as part of the tourist experience. Only $4/ride (one way). Cheap compared with a typical Uber/Lyft ride, and faster than a typical bus ride around dt Seattle. A smooth, safe riding experience. The monorail departs every 5-10 mins. read more

Westlake Station Monorail - lol 2 pb courts in the middle of downtown Seattle. Don't lob! - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Monorail is a great way to get from the Seattle Center to the light rail at Westlake. I took this before the light rail existed in the 90s and rode with my wife and her friend this past December. It is also great that it takes Orca cards. read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Aboard the monorail - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved that the monorail came quick and it was a quick ride to the Space Needle. Ran into a group of Seattle WNBA fans who were friendly. read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Heading out to Climate Pledge for a concert or going to Bumbershoot at the end of the month? I've been more inclined to park around Westlake and take the Monorail to Seattle Center/Climate Pledge Arena these days. Mercer St. is still a hot mess even after the South Lake Union redevelopment. I don't like driving around that area at all. If you prefer to take the light rail to Westlake Station, the monorail is accessible from the tunnel via the Westlake Center entrance during normal business hours. The monorail is located on the top floor of the mall. Side note, the top floor has changed quite a bit. The food court used to be on the top floor. It had a chandelier ceiling and Sbarro was near the bathroom. It's gone now. I think Sak's is moving out or has already moved out. Never really cared for that store anyway. I've always shopped at Nordy's or Nordstrom Rack. They accept Orca cards. They have a yellow card reader at the fare gate. You get to bypass all those people at the ticket vending machine. I guess you can buy your ticket(s) online too. I went to a concert at Climate Pledge not too long ago. A couple from Atlanta sat behind us. They had booked a hotel in downtown Seattle and took the Monorail to Seattle Center. I smiled at them because they did their research. They didn't have to worry about sitting in gawd awful traffic or having to pay for expensive parking. They were happy. The monorail is pretty reliable and runs frequently enough that you're not standing on the platform for too long. On a normal day there's space to sit. The kiddos have fun riding up front with the operator/driver. However, if there's a festival, a game, or a concert at Climate Pledge there might be standing room only. read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were so impressed by all of our public transportation experiences during our visit to Seattle. It was clean, simple to use, and I would describe the transit system employees as "aggressively helpful". I've really never seen anything like it. There were transit employees looking to assist anyone that seemed remotely unsure--one even walked us to where we needed to go. We especially loved the Monorail trip from the Pike Place area to the Space needle area. Clean, uncrowded, and above ground. Although only traffic is seen in the pics I took, there were also beautiful views of trees and nature along the way. When planning the trip we considered renting a car, taking taxis/Ubers, etc, and I'm really glad we opted for Seattle public transportation--cost effective, easy to use thanks to the employees, and an overall great way to get around the city. read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Monorail--clean and above ground - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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While visiting Seattle, my daughter and I found the Monorail so delightful! The Monorail starts downtown at 5th & Pine in the Westlake Center, which has a prominent sign on 5th, that can be seen from Pine. It ends at Seattle Center, where you can visit the Space Needle, Chihuly Museum & Garden, Museum of Pop Culture, and several other museums, only a very short walk from the Monorail station. It takes only minutes for the ride with no stops in between. There are machines at both ends, where you can quickly and easily buy a ticket. There are attendants to help too, if needed. The cost is $3.50 for Adults and $1.75 for Seniors. It was clean, uncrowded and saved money. We loved the Monorail! read more

Riding this monorail was an interesting experience. The thing I appreciated most was its cleanliness and spacious structure, also being able to "sight-see" some Seattle landmarks along the route. Finding the actual entrance, the crowded elevator ride (very small), and buying the ticket to ride was a bit confusing and inconvenient. I am not sure if it was a glitch within their system or not, but we almost missed the arrival because of it. Apparently, it does not run back to back - maybe it was just that day, I don't know. Overall, it was a welcomed alternative to the rideshare option. read more

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The ride was fine but it was 12 dollars!!! We had 2 adults and 2 kids! The ride was less than 3 minutes! This is literally a scam. Just walk and save money. read more

This was a great way to get to the Seattle Center from Pikes Place Market. It's $3.50 one way with discounts for various groups. You can buy tickets from both stations and the workers are very helpful if you're having trouble scanning your ticket (like we did). The station and monorail were clean and efficient. Definitely take advantage of this service! read more

So easy to use and the monorail is safe and super convenient with stops at all the major attractions read more

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Affordable transportation AND kiddo entertainment. Beats looking and paying for parking Clean. Convenient, intuitive self-service ticket kiosks. read more

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The staff was super quick and friendly. Great espresso / very fresh. I only got two shots on ice so unsure how long I can make this review. This took longer than obtaining the coffee good for people in a hurry? read more

We took the monorail from the Westlake Station to the Space Needle on Saturday. Could we have walked it? Sure. But it's so unique and nostalgic. I think the cost was around $10 for the 4 of us (2 adults and 2 kids) and it was a short ride from one end to the other. It was clean and felt well maintained. Fun! read more

If you're visiting Seattle and staying around the downtown Pike Place Market area, this monorail station is an extremely convenient way to get to the Seattle Center where the Space Needle, Chihuly Glass Museum, and other tourist attractions are located. The first time I used the monorail, I was looking for an easy way to get to the Space Needle with my baby without having to deal with getting in a car, taking a car seat, etc. I just didn't want all that hassle, especially because I was traveling alone at the time. The monorail was my answer! It is located at the top floor of the Westlake Center shopping mall and easily accessible, even with a stroller and baby in tow. It comes every 10 minutes and I just rolled right in and parked the stroller in an open spot. It wasn't very busy, even in the summer, and seats were easy to find. My little one enjoyed the ride and took in the sights of the city. It was smooth, quick, and affordable! Prices one-way are $3.00 adults, $1.50 youth & seniors, and children under 5 ride free. I also rode the monorail on my last trip to Seattle and again it was very convenient. I would highly recommend it and it saves you the hassle of trying to find parking. read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Riding the monorail - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very clean and nice experience. Running the monorail. Awesome views definitely something to do when you visit Seattle. read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best place to park and the take the Monorail to the Seattle Center!! The Monorail is a fun ride, good way to see Seattle on the way to the Space Needle. It's elevated, but not too high that you can't see everything, and doesn't go so fast that you can't see everything, this was a fun ride!! read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The public transport in and around Seattle is pretty solid and the monorail is a good way to travel the city avoiding the hassles of parking and expensive ride share programs. We have used it several times on visits and plan to continue to in the future read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Seattle how I miss you! - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When exiting the Westlake station, I had to transfer from the Link Sound Rail over to this Monorail in order to get to Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass and Museum of Pop Culture. FAREs: - Adult $2.50/one way, $5/roundtrip - Youth (age 5-12) $1.25/one way, $2.50/roundtrip - Seniors (age 65+) $1.25/one way, $2.50/roundtrip - Military $1.25/one way, $2.50/roundtrip - Children FREE - Monthly Pass $50/regular, $25/reduced CASH ONLY!! The Monorail departs approximately once every 10 minutes. I think it was definitely worth it for me to take the Monorail to avoid walking for more than a mile in the soaking windy rain. It doesn't save you any money paying for the roundtrip so I would recommend just paying for one way at a time... because if you lose your original ticket stubs, you would have to re-purchase your ticket. In my case I ended up walking around so much that I ended up not even using my return trip. I stayed out a bit late and ended up taking an Uber back to the hotel. read more

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Visiting Seattle for the first time and visited the downtown and Pike Place Market area. Did not realize they had a Monorail station that takes us to the Seattle Center, which is where the Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture, Pacific Science Center, Chihuly Glass Museum, etc. Randomly stumbled upon it and it was fairly cheap as you buy the ticket at the booth and then you wait for the monorail. It is comfortable, quick and a nice view of the city! read more

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As a person who likes to walk I rarely ride the monorail, but I have lived outside of Seattle for years and ridden it many times. Apparently it's been a long time since I have ridden it last as I did not realize the top floor of the mall is no longer a food court. On my most recent visit it was 5$ for a round trip ticket, able to be purchased on the app ahead of time and used whenever you chose. My friend's chose this as our preferred mode of transportation to a large event at the Seattle Center. We were worried about time and found our experience to be quite seamless. There's an outside door that allows you to take the stairs to the monorail prior to the mall opening. This was expected to be large event and there were additional staff on hand to help facilitate it. We did not wait for our train on either departure. It was full, so standing was required, but the train is smooth and not jarring like some other modes of transportation. I really admired the poster on the window recognizing a recently retired employee who had been with the company for 28 years. The views of the MoPop are always entertaining and seem like a great way for a tourist to experience it for the first time. read more

The monorail was built as an exhibit for the World's Fair in 1963. I remember my grandparents coming to L. A. To visit on their way from NY to the World's Fair back then. Anyway, I like to ride this whenever I visit the Emerald City for a couple of reasons. First - it's a mode of transportation, not a ride like at Disneyland. Second- for the nostalgia of thinking that my grandparents had ridden on the original version. We picked this up at the Space Needle and he charged us the Senior Fare so we got a discount. I think the regular price was $2.50 per person - one way. There is no round trip discount. We rode it to the first and only stop at 5th Street. We went to a movie and walked to our hotel. I always enjoy the monorail and I enjoyed it today. The city takes good care of the equipment and the stations. I will ride it again and again. read more

Westlake Station Monorail - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Clean shuttles is a great plus. Easy to navigate through on paying your fare and etc. it's a quick ride to the Space Needle but it was fun.

Quick and inexpensive way to get to space needle. Get great views while on route . Enjoy

It goes to space needle and comes back to the down town. Each time I paid 2.50$. Clean and convenient read more

Now that the Monorail accepts the Orca card it is worth taking if you have the unlimited use pass hands down. The monorail is clean and has great views on the very short two minute ride. A great way to get more people around two parts of Seattle with horrible parking and traffic constraints. read more

The best ever for a tourist that has been walking around all day the day before. Highly worth walking up from Pikes place market about 4 blocks and riding to the Space Needle. Tickets are cheap. We saw a family that was going back and forth on it for fun. Just don't count yourself out and have to scan your ticket to get back in. You're good to go back and forth as long as you want. And don't tell anybody I told you this... read more

The monorail was very convenient. My sister and I wondered if it was worth the extra effort to find he station, buy tickets, wait in line, etc., but the signs outside were pretty clear, the line for tickets moved fast, and we didn't have to wait long for a ride, even though we were there on Friday evening. The station was very clean, too. It was cool to pull into he crazy-shaped mopop at the end of the line- felt like we were on space mountain or something :) read more

Westlake Station Monorail - The monorail goes through the museum! - Trains Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I thought I had reviewed the monorail on a previous visit to Seattle but apparently not. I've ridden the monorail to the space needle a few times now and think it's great. It's an easy way to get to the needle and is relatively inexpensive. It's located at Nordstrom basically - at the mall. And this central point of reference makes it easy to find. The entrance is clearly marked and you go to the ticket gate to purchase your ticket once you arrive - either $2.25 for one way or $4.50 for a round trip to bring you back to your starting point. The monorail runs about ever 10-15 minutes so you never wait long. read more

It doesn't go far but I still love it. While it was built for the worlds fair, it's still doing what it does best- shuffling people to and from Seattle center. And while it may be cheaper to go the Uber or Lyft route if you have more than 2 people, it's still fun to take to the occasional event at Key Arena if you live nearby. read more

So late it doesn't come every 10 Minutes!!!!! Made us late for our reservation...... we waited over 20 minutes and it still didn't come!!!!! read more

Pricing: You apparently need a military ID for everyone (including your children)in your family if you want the military discount. Although military children don't get IDs till 10 years of age. Customer Service: the lady in the booth was very rude! When my husband turned to tell me what was being discussed and I told him to just pay the full price, she turned not knowing that her speaker was on and said to her coworker "what did that lady just say" real aggressively. Then when my husband said "excuse me" she shut her speaker off. read more