Keep those little spirits chugging along with these railway adventures!
Seattle Center Monorail
The iconic World’s Fair Monorail runs every day, every 10 minutes between Seattle Center and Westlake Center. One-way fares are $2.25 for adults and $1 for ages 5 to 12; kids 4 and under are free. Cash only. seattlemonorail.com
Seattle Streetcar
From the uber-hip South Lake Union neighborhood to everything downtown has to offer, hop on and off this 1.3-mile line and explore restaurants, retail and Lake Union's 12-acre waterfront park. seattlestreetcar.org
Sounder Train
Mostly a commuter train between Lakewood, Seattle and Everett, Sounder runs weekday mornings and afternoons only, in addition to major weekend events such as Mariners and Seahawks games. Adult fares are between $2.75 and $5.25, depending on how far you travel. Children under 6 ride free. soundtransit.org/Rider-Guide/Sounder-train
Link Light Rail
A low-cost, convenient way to get to Sea-Tac, or simply to explore SoDo or Columbia City for the afternoon. Trains run every 8 to 15 minutes depending on the time of day. Adult fares are $2.25 to $3, depending on how far you travel; kids under 5 are free. soundtransit.org/Schedules/Link-light-rail
Amtrak
Get off the beaten path of I-5 and take the Amtrak Cascades for a weekend adventure in Vancouver, B.C., or hop on the Coast Starlight for a relaxing, scenic trip to Portland. Costs vary depending on the day of the week, and the total fare for a family of four will most certainly surpass a tank of gas, but why put a price tag on a car-free adventure? amtrak.com
