The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is located 20 minutes away from the Washington State Convention and Trade Center and downtown Seattle. The airport provides almost 30 million passengers a year with non-stop service to 87 domestic and international locations. These flights are provided by 8 major domestic carriers as well as several regional and international airlines. For more information, call (206) 433-5388 or visit www.portseattle.org/seatac.
Special Airfare Discounts
SOT has established discounted rates through American and Northwest Airlines originating in the United States and Canada. Be sure to use the discounted reference numbers when making your reservations. You may purchase your ticket online, call the airline directly using the toll free numbers, or provide the agent with the reference/discount numbers listed below to receive the discount.
American Airlines
(800) 433-1790
Discount Code: A4738AS
American Airlines is offering a 5% discount off the lowest applicable fare (except in Q & O Class). You may make reservations by calling the reservation desk (5 AM-midnight CST) at (800) 433-1790 and refer to discount code A4738AS. A $10 service fee per ticket will apply for each ticket booked over the phone. You may also book your ticket online at www.AA.com (no service fee applies) and under the discount code section, type A4738AS to receive the SOT discount.
Northwest Airlines is offering a 5% discount off the lowest applicable fare. You may make reservations by calling the reservation desk Mon-Fri (7 AM-7:30 PM CST) at (800) 328-1111 and refer to discount code NYVFV. A $10 service fee per ticket will apply for each ticket booked over the phone. You may also book your ticket online at www.nwa.com (no service fee applies) and under the discount code section, type NYVFV to receive the SOT discount.
Ground Transportation
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is served by taxi, shuttle, and bus services. The airport is 15 miles south of downtown Seattle.
From baggage claim, follow the signs directing you to ground transportation which is located on the 3rd floor of the parking garage—the same level as baggage claim.
Once in the garage, proceed to the transportation booth by following the group transportation check-in signs. You will find booths alongside the SEA-TAC ground transportation information center. For more information on ground transportation to and from the airport, visit www.portseattle.org/seatac/ground. For airport information, call (206) 433-5388.
From the Airport—Shuttles and Buses
Shuttle Express
Share and Ride Door-to-Door Shuttle Express is $21
Private, Direct Service Express Car is $50 for 1-3 guests
Private, Exclusive Van for 7 or less passengers is $61
Private, Exclusive Van for 10 or less passengers is $70
Kids under 12 ride free per paying adult.
Board the Shuttle Express at the inner drive curb on the third floor of the parking garage.
Reservations: Call (425) 981-7000
Online reservations: www.shuttleexpress.com
Downtown Airporter (Gray Line of Seattle)
Adults One-Way Fare is $10.25; Roundtrip is $17
Children (2-12 years) One Way Fare is $7.25; Roundtrip is $12
Kids under 2 years old travel at no charge.
Operates from 5:30 AM–11:00 PM
Board the Downtown Airporter at the south end of the baggage claim level. Follow signs for Scheduled Airporters, located at Door 00, just beyond baggage claim carousel #1. Direct Downtown Airporter service is provided to and from the following locations: Crowne Plaza, Fairmont Olympic, Hilton, Sheraton, Hyatt, Westin.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (206) 626-6088 or (800) 426-7532.
E-mail: info@graylineseattle.com
Website:
www.graylineofseattle.com
Metro Transit
One Way Fare to downtown is between $1.50 and $2 (exact change required)
Board the Metro Transit buses outside door six by baggage carousel five, on the baggage claim level. http://transit.metrokc.gov
Taxi Service
Taxis are readily available at Seattle-Tacoma Airport (Sea-Tac). Cost of a taxi from the airport to downtown is approximately $30-35 one way and most downtown hotels are a 30 minute drive.
Taxis can also be an efficient way to get around town, although other means of public transportation may be equally, if not more, efficient and less costly. A trip within the downtown area will cost $5 to $10 depending on the distance. Taxis are readily available at the Colman Dock ferry Terminal and at the cruise ship terminals. Elsewhere, call for a taxi or ask your concierge.
Public Transportation
The best way to see downtown is on foot. Most of the dining, shops and entertainment centers are within walking distance of the convention center. However, Seattle offers a number of other efficient and interesting ways of getting around.
Buses
Metro operates Seattle’s bus system and provides on-line tools to help riders. Between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM daily, no fares are required when riding downtown in the Ride Free Area, bordered on the north by Battery Street, on the South by S. Jackson Street, on the east by Sixth Avenue and on the west by the Seattle Waterfront. To see your Metro travel options in greater detail, visit http://transit.metrokc.gov.
The Greyhound bus station is at 811 Stewart St. Tickets are available online, by phone, at the station or at King Street (Amtrak) Station. Go to www.greyhound.com for more information.
Trains
The Seattle Center Monorail is an excellent transportation option, providing a quick, convenient and fun ride to the best attractions in town. Costing only $1.50, it travels between Westlake Mall in downtown Seattle and the Seattle Center and takes two minutes to go the 1.2 miles to the Center House near the Space Needle. Visit www.seattlemonorail.com for more information.
Three Amtrak trains arrive and depart at historic King Street Station (303 S Jackson St.), providing service to Vancouver, B.C., Tacoma, Portland, Spokane and other destinations. King Street Station is located between the International District and Pioneer Square, just north of Qwest Field. Tickets may be purchased online or at the station. Greyhound tickets are also sold at the station. Call (800) USA-RAIL, or visit www.amtrak.com for more information.
The Sounder is a commuter train running from Seattle to Everett and from Seattle to Tacoma. The trains are boarded at King Street Station. Call (206) 398-5000, or visit www.soundtransit.org for more information.
Ride Share
SOT is offering a Ride Sharing Program in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. For those that live close enough to the Seattle area or those that do not wish to fly, you may want to consider the Ride Share Program. Avoid airport hassles by driving and make it easier for other scientists to attend by sharing rides. Students especially appreciate ways to make the meeting even more economical.
Once you have registered for the Annual Meeting, you can access the Ride Sharing Program from the Annual Meeting section of the Web site. You can indicate whether you want to drive or be a passenger, and then see a list of others who have signed up. It will be up to you to match your plans with someone else whom is registered, and then to remove your names when you have travel plans in place.
Car Rental
Avis Rent A Car System is the official car rental company for the 47th Annual Meeting. SOT discounted rates, including unlimited mileage, begin at $43.99 per day. These special group rates are good one week before and after the SOT Annual Meeting so you can take in the sights and explore the surroundings at your own pace. To reserve your car on-line, go to www.avis.com. You may also call Avis directly at (800) 331-1600 to reserve your car. Be sure to mention the SOT Avis Worldwide Discount Number: (AWD) T534999.
You may also call Avis directly at (800) 331-1600 to reserve your car.
Be sure to mention the SOT Avis Worldwide Discount Number (AWD) T534999.
SOT Travel Agent—Carlson Wagonlit
Carlson Wagonlit is the official travel management firm for SOT’s 47th Annual Meeting. To take advantage of their services and savings, call toll-free (800) 525–6061, or direct (703) 276–2030, or (703) 276–2040 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time), ask to speak to Niki Markun or e-mail: NMarkun@carlsonwagonlit.com. To obtain the maximum discounted fares, call at least 60 days prior to departure. Lower fares are still obtainable up to 14 days in advance. Please note that Carlson Wagonlit charges a $40 service fee per ticket.
Before calling Carlson Wagonlit, please gather the following information:
The desired dates of arrival to and departure from Seattle
Your home city or originating airport
Your approximate time of departure from the originating airport
The number of persons traveling (adults/children)
Your method of payment, either credit card or check
Your airline frequent flyer number(s)
Identify yourself as a Society of Toxicology attendee. Carlson Wagonlit will find the best fare for you and e-mail you an itinerary.
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