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Getting to Seattle
Air
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) is just a 20-minute drive or 40-minute light rail ride from Downtown Seattle. The airport is fully equipped with special access facilities.
Rail
Just over a mile from the Seattle Convention Center (Arch Building), King Street Station is served by three Amtrak routes—Amtrak Cascade, Coast Starlight, and Empire Builder—as well as regional rail lines.
Road
Seattle is within driving distance of Portland, OR, Vancouver, BC, and other west coast cities.
Plan your route.
Getting around Seattle
Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Seattle Convention Center is easy to get to. Please note that there are two Convention Center areas in Seattle — Summit and Arch. APA 2024 is taking place at the Arch buildings, located across the street from each other at 705 and 800 Pike Street.
Public Transit
The Link Light Rail connects the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to downtown Seattle via Westlake Station. Trains operate every 8-15 minutes and fares range from $2.25-3.25. Stations have level boarding platforms and railcars have audio and visual stop announcements.
Tip: Pick up an Orca card for easy access to all of Seattle’s public transit options.
Walk, Bike, or Roll
Downtown Seattle is easy to navigate on foot or on two wheels. Rent a Lime ebike from your Uber app or an e-scooter from Bird, WHEELS, and SPIN.
Ride Share and Taxis
Ride share services (Uber, Lyft), taxis, and limos are all available to connect you to downtown Seattle. Taxi service from SeaTac to downtown can range from $40-60, one way. The SeaTac taxi fleet includes wheel chair accessible vehicles.
Personal Vehicles
Parking, including accessible parking, is available at the Seattle Convention Center and at the nearby headquarters hotels. Street parking is limited.
Rental Cars
Access special APA discounts for rental cars using the links below.
Avis
1-800-331-1212
Budget
1-800-527-0700
Hotel Information
We’ve partnered with onPeak to negotiate the best room rates and give you an easy hotel booking experience. APA 2024 hotels are offering discounted rates that typically average 30% less than what you’ll find on other travel sites. But don’t delay — these special rates are only guaranteed from April 24 to July 12.
Advantages of booking your hotel through onPeak
- Get special rates at the most convenient hotels for APA 2024. We’ve selected hotels within the vicinity of the Seattle Convention Center Arch Building for your convenience.
- Earn rewards points from participating hotels. onPeak integrates with hotel rewards programs, allowing you to take advantage of your loyalty status.
- Ensure that your registration is secure. Large events like APA 2024 often attract scammers who sell fake hotel reservations. Book through onPeak to ensure that your reservation is legitimate.
- Keep hotel costs down for future conventions. Booking your stay through onPeak helps us negotiate better room rates for attendees in subsequent years and avoid attrition fees.
- Take advantage of flexible change and cancellation policies if your plans change.
For complete details, read our important hotel information.
Hotels and Rates
Rates are per night and do not include 15.7% tax. Add third person rate for each additional person, plus charge for rollaway bed if requested. Prices for parking and other services are subject to change without notice and taxes.
Things to Do
Check out the
Visit Seattle website for all this scenic and vibrant city has to offer. Here are a few things we think you'll love.
The star of Seattle’s skyline, this 605-foot-tall structure offers breathtaking views of Seattle, Puget Sound, Mt Rainier, and the Cascades and Olympic Mountain Ranges.
Immerse yourself in color at this iconic museum dedicated to the work of locally born, world-renowned glassblower Dale Chihuly.
One of the oldest continuously-operating public markets in the United States, this Seattle icon is home to more than 500 small businesses.
Explore exhibits dedicated to music, science fiction, pop culture icons, and more at this interactive museum designed by architect Frank Gehry.
Find your new favorite art piece at Eighth Generation, just a few minutes’ walk from Pike Place Market. The shop features artworks, home goods, and other pieces designed by Native artists from the Seattle region and beyond.
Experience the history and culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the Pacific Northwest at this one-of-a-kind museum.
Bainbridge Island
Enjoy a relaxing ferry ride across the bay to Bainbridge Island, where nature, eclectic cafes, and boutiques await. From the ferry terminal, you’re a 15 minute drive to the Squamish Culture Museum. Ferries are wheelchair accessible.
Urban Parks
Take some time to explore Discovery Park and Gas Works Park, two urban parks that highlight Seattle’s jaw dropping landscape. Be sure to visit the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center at Discovery Park, which features a permanent exhibit of diverse art styles from over 360 tribes in North America.
Golden Gardens Park
Visit at low tide to explore the tide pools of Golden Gardens Park. With a wide array of creatures and plants to discover, this is an unforgettable experience. Check the tide schedule here.
Combining art with play, this is a great place for kids to climb, slide, hang, swing, and explore. The playground features a 35-foot climbing structure, one of the largest in North America!
Let your imagination take flight at this museum dedicated to all things aviation. The Kids Flight Zone features interactive activities for children of all ages and abilities.
Visit the Seattle Aquarium with your little ones to explore unique marine life while supporting conservation!
APA 2024 Sponsors
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