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Headed to the Seahawks Game Saturday? Consider a Metro Shuttle
King County Metro will provide special shuttles for the Seattle Seahawks first preseason game Saturday Aug. 11.
Headed to CenturyLink Field on Saturday? Consider taking one of King County Metro Transit's special shuttles to avoid driving to the game.
The Seahwaks first preseason game is at 7 p.m. against the Tennesee Titans.
According to King County Metro Transit, the nonstop shuttles leave the Eastgate Park and Ride, 14200 SE Eastgate Way, in Bellevue, starting two hours before kick-off. Each shuttle will leave as it is filled. The last shuttle leaves for the game about 35 minutes before kickoff.
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The shuttles are also available at the South Kirkland Park and Ride and the Northgate Transit Center. All pre-game shuttles arrive near CenturyLink Field northbound on Fifth Avenue South at South Weller Street, according to Metro.
The ride costs $4 one-way or $8 round-trip per person in cash and in exact fare (Metro doesn't give change). No transfers or passes will be accepted.
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Shuttle buses returning to Eastgate and South Kirkland leave on southbound Fifth Avenue South at South Weller Street.
The shuttle service will be available all season, except for the team’s weeknight games on Thursday, Aug. 30, and Monday, Sept. 24, according to Metro.
Of course, you can take the regular buses to CenturyLink Field. Sound Transit Express Route 545 takes riders from Redmond to South Jackson Street and Fifth Avenue South—just a few blocks from the stadium.
All travelers in the SODO, Pioneer Square and downtown Seattle areas can expect traffic congestion and delays before and after Seahawks games and other Stadium events, according to King County Metro.
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