PLEASE NOTE! The Monorail will not be in operation during the 2004 Bite of Seattle.

King Country Metro Transit will provide two sets of special shuttles to the Bite of Seattle at Seattle Center. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, downtown shuttles signed "Bite of Seattle" will operate non-stop service every 10 minutes from northbound Third Avenue and Pike Street to Fifth Avenue and Broad Street at the Seattle Center. Also, non-stop return service departs every 10 minutes from southbound from Fifth Avenue and Broad Street. Regular fares of $1.25 off-peak and $1.50 peak will be collected when passengers board the shuttle downtown, and the return trip is free.

On Saturday and Sunday, there is also special shuttle service to and from the Northgate Park-and-Ride via the Northgate Transit Center. Additionally, there are more than a dozen regular Metro routes that serve Seattle Center every day.

Visit http://transit.metrokc.gov/up/spclevent/sh_biteseattle.html for detailed schedules and more information

Other transportation options include:

Metro Bus Routes
Metro provides regular bus services to the Seattle Center on 13 routes. The routes providing direct service are 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 24, 33 and 74. More information about bus service to the Bite is available by calling Metro at (206) 553-3000 (voice) or (206) 684-1739 (TTY). Information is also available on-line at http://transit.metrokc.gov/

Metro Northgate Park & Ride
On Saturday and Sunday, Metro will operate a shuttle between the Northgate Park and Ride, at NE 112th Street and Fifth Avenue NE, and Seattle Center, located in front of the Intiman Playhouse on Mercer Street. The Northgate shuttle will run every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 9:35 p.m. on Saturday and 8:35 p.m. on Sunday. This shuttle makes inbound and outbound stops at Northgate Park and Ride, Northgate Transit Center, 46th, 76th, 85th and 105th. There is no shuttle on Friday. One-way fare is $1.25.

Carpool and Parking Rates at Seattle Center
Carpool rates are in effect Friday-Sunday at all parking facilities operated by Seattle Center. Rates are $11 (one occupant), $10 (two occupants), and $8 (three or more occupants). Look for the Seattle Center logo to make sure you are parking in the least expensive spaces and to insure that your parking fees help support Seattle Center's grounds, gardens, fountains and free public programs.

Alternate Route
Besides the major routes to the Seattle Center via the Mercer Street or Stewart Street exits off I-5, consider using alternates routes, such as Highway 99, Denny Way and Elliot Avenue.

Transportation Hotline
The Seattle Center offers a parking, traffic and transportation hotline. For current information call (206) 233-3989. For current Puget Sound traffic conditions visit www.seattlecenter.com.

Parking and Access for Physically Challenged Persons
All buildings at Seattle Center are fully accessible. Disabled parking is available at all lots. If a lot appears to be full, ask a Seattle Center attendant for disabled access.

Hours & General Information On The Bite Of Seattle