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Seattle Center Monorail, Seattle

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Rail Tour · Tour
Fast. Direct. Historic.

The Seattle Center Monorail is an icon of Seattle - it was built in 1962 for the World's Fair in Seattle. We carry 2 million passengers per year. There are two monorail trains: red train and blue train. Each train can carry up to 200 passengers per train. The train departs approximately every 10 minutes. Please visit our website for more information and access to our online group ticketing form.

Website: www.seattlemonorail.com
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  • By Carolynkellam
    Travel like a local! It was so easy to use the monorail and very affordable. It’s an easy way to get from one neighborhood to the next!  more »
  • By StephenN1694
    Yes, we know this thing is probably really only ridden by tourists but still a fun thing to do. The monorail runs between Pine and 5th in downtown and the Seattle Center where the Space Needle...  more »
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  • By Janice Prince
    One of the most underrated views in the city. Taking the monorail from City Center to th Space Needle make sure to get up front. When you come around the turn and the Space Needle is framed perfectly between the buildings ... it is not to be missed.
  • By John M.
    I think it's worth spending a few bucks to do it at least once between the space Needle and downtown. Getting the front for some nice views
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