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Can you travel in Seattle without a car?

My girlfriend and I are visiting Seattle next week for the first time, but rental car prices are insane! Is it possible to get around the city without a car?

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Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
What a great vacation that’ll be! Seattle is an awesome city—and it’s definitely possible to travel in Seattle without a car. With an excellent public transportation system and a short commute downtown, Seattle is a breeze to bop around sans car.
Here are some options for exploring Seattle car-free:
  • Public transportation—Take advantage of the Central Link light rail that operates from the Seattle airport to downtown
  • Walk—Most of Seattle’s downtown attractions are within a one-mile radius, including Pike Place Market and Seattle Art Museum
  • Water taxi—An excellent day trip connecting downtown to West Seattle and Vashon Island
  • Rideshare platforms like Uber and Lyft are also available
When you get back from vacation, you might consider whether you’re paying too much for
car insurance
.
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