Transportation
- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) shuttle
- Ronald McDonald House Shuttle
- Children’s Airport, Bus and Train shuttle
- Bus and Washington State Ferry
- Rental Car Companies
- Airport Shuttle Companies
- Taxi Cab Companies
- DSHS Transportation
- Car and Booster Seat Information
Shuttles at Children’s
Children's Airport, Bus and Train Shuttle
Children's provides a free van service to and from the hospital for patients and families traveling through Sea-Tac airport, the Amtrak train station, the Greyhound bus station or the ferry terminal in downtown Seattle. Families can schedule pick-ups or drop-offs by calling (206) 987-RIDE (7433) or sending an e-mail to airport.shuttle@seattlechildrens.org. Please try to contact us at least 24 hours in advance. Car seats and a wheelchair accessible van are available upon request.
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) Shuttle
Provides free transportation for patients, families and staff between Children’s, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington Medical Center. Shuttle leaves every 40 minutes from the Whale 6 entrance. The first one is at 7:35 a.m., and the last one is at 6:55 p.m. Schedules are available at the greeter’s desk at hospital entrances.
View the SCCA shuttle schedule.
Ronald McDonald House Shuttle
Transportation between Children’s and Ronald McDonald House is available upon request by calling (206) 987-RIDE (7433). Please try to contact us at least 24 hours in advance.
Local Resources
Resources listed here are based on availability and distance from Children’s. Inclusion does not imply endorsement. Please call to verify services.
Bus and Washington State Ferry
King County Metro Bus: (206) 553-3000
Greyhound Bus: (206) 628-5526
WA State Ferries: (206) 464-6400
Metro Bus routes 25 and 75 are accessible from Children’s. Schedules are available in the Family Resource Center and near each hospital entrance. To map out the best bus route for you, use Metro's Trip Planner.
Rental Car Companies
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: (206) 729-4580
Budget: (206) 525-2534 *
Dollar Rent A Car: (206) 682-1316 *w
Dollar does not pick up from the hospital, but will pay a portion of your cab fare from the hospital to Dollar.
Airport Shuttle Companies
See Children's shuttle for free service to and from the hospital and airport.
Airport Shuttle: (206) 622-3400 *
Shuttle Express: (206) 622-1424 w
Car seats and wheelchairs
* Car seats may be available upon request (usually only one per car). Call ahead.
w Wheelchair-accessible vehicles may be available upon request. Call ahead.
Taxi Cab Companies
Far West Cab (206) 622-1717 *
Orange Cab (206) 522-8800 *
Yellow Cab (206) 622-6500
When calling for a cab from the hospital, please specify the entrance where you will be waiting.
Car seats and wheelchairs
* Car seats may be available upon request (usually only one per car). Call ahead.
DSHS Transportation
Taxi Request Line: (800) 923-7433 * w (King County)
Statewide transportation information for families with medical coupons (Medicaid). For more information, contact Children’s Psychosocial Intake at (206) 987-2760.
Car seats and wheelchairs
* Car seats may be available upon request (usually only one per car). Call ahead.
w Wheelchair-accessible vehicles may be available upon request. Call ahead.
Free Air Transportation
For information about organizations that provide free air transportation to patients with financial need, please call Children's Social Work Intake Office at (206) 987-2760.
A community program called Angel Flight also offers free air transportation to patients who meet certain criteria. Please visit the Angel Flight Web site or call (888) 426-2643 for more information.
Car and Booster Seat Information
Washington State law now requires children to ride in a car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or are at least 4 feet, 9 inches. See the booster seat flyer for more information.