Monorail Schedule and Fares
The Monorail departs every 10 minutes from the station at Seattle Center (across from the Space Needle) and from Westlake Center Mall (at Fifth and Pine Street). Each trip takes two minutes to cover the 1 mile route. The train can carry up to 200 passengers per trip.
Round-trip fares are $4.00 for adults, $1.50 for youth ages 5-12, $2.00 for senior 65+, disabled, and persons with Medicare cards. One-way fares are 1/2 of the round-trip price. Children 4 and under are FREE.
Monorail History
Built for the World's Fair by Alweg Transit of Germany, the Monorail carried 7.3 million guests during the six months of the Fair. Following the Fair, the Monorail system was sold to the City of Seattle in 1965 for $600,000. Today, the Monorail carries 2.5 million riders a year, and in 2004, both the Red and Blue Trains have surpassed the one million mile mark.
For recorded information, please call (206)905-2620. For information on monthly passes, school or group arrangements and charters, please call the Seattle Monorail Services administrative office at (206)905-2600. You can also visit their website at www.seattlemonorail.com
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About Seattle Center
Seattle Center draws you in. Its vibrant pulse brings together people of all ages and walks of life to create thousands of extraordinary experiences that enrich millions of lives each year. Entertainment options abound - starting with 63 free and affordable public programs and over 5,000 shows and events annually.
The 74-acre campus, with its 17 acres of open space, is welcoming to all - and is home to more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations. This premier urban park exists to delight and inspire the human spirit in each person and bring our rich and varied community together.
The 12 million visits to Seattle Center each year generate $1.15 billion in business activity and $387 million in labor income for King County.