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Seattle Center Monorail

400 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
206 905 2620
As featured in 3 days in Seattle
Ranked #57 of 210 attractions in Seattle
4.0 of 5 stars 110 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The Monorail travels directly between Westlake Center (5th and Pine Street) and Seattle Center (adjacent to Space Needle and Experience Music... more » Owner description: The Monorail travels directly between Westlake Center (5th and Pine Street) and Seattle Center (adjacent to Space Needle and Experience Music Project). It is America's first full-scale commercial monorail system. The Monorail departs approximately every 10 minutes. The Monorail provides a fast, direct, convenient connection between downtown and Seattle Center. It celebrates it's 50th anniversary in March of 2012.Ticket fares are as follows (cash only):Adults: $4.00 roundtrip/$2.00 one-waySeniors (65+): $2.00 roundtrip/$1.00 one-wayYouths (ages 5-12): $1.50 roundtrip/$0.75 one-wayChildren 4 & under: FREE « less
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Seattle rocks for having a monorail. I thought it was so cool to ride in one in an actual city instead of Disney. Its a little pricey but very unique. Great way to get from point A to point B.

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Tacoma, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

No stops. More of a "say you,ve been there, done that" experience. Sit in the very front for a better experience.

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CAPE CORAL, FL
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

The first time we were in Seattle we heard about the Monorail. We used it a few times to go to the center fo the city but this trip we really took advantage of the system. It has definately improved over the years. You feel safe up there over the city and it is a great way to get from... More

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Beaumont, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Easy way to get down town from the space needle and less expensive than parking for Pikes Place.

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We found the monorail a great way to get from the space needle to down town without having to worry about parking and traffic. The price is very reasonable and the constant commentary is interesting.

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Portland, Oregon
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

A very fun ride back from the Space Needle to downtown. Really enjoyed it - quick and efficient.

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Olympia, Washington
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

There isn't really anything wrong with the monorail but it's only worth riding once and that's only if you are interested in monorails. The ride is a few blocks long and runs from the Seattle Center (Space Needle area) to the not-so-impressive sky scraper area. Meh, why did I pay for that?

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Holbury
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

It's just a way to get to and from the needle, nothing else.

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Houston, Texas
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69 reviews 69 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

It is a convenient way to travel the short distance between downtown and the Space Needle. Don't worry about stops, there are only 2 (beginning and end). Need CASH to travel on it though. There is no advantage to buying a roundtrip ticket except convenience. Go! Have fun!

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Yakima, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

What a fun way to get around downtown Seattle...dropped us off right in front of the EMP Museum at Seattle Center...cool!!

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