Seattle Gear and Activities

I’m planning on going to the Sasquatch music festival in George, WA on Sunday and Monday, and I live in Southern CA. I was checking taxi rates, and I don’t want to spend $250 getting to George from the Seattle/Tacoma airport. Anybody know any better alternatives, besides renting a car (I’m 18, and nobody’s gonna rent to me)?

Arriving late evening into SeaTac Intl airport. Whats our transportation options to downtown Seattle -something other than a cab ride. ? Does the train connect the two, and where do you catch it ? Hours of operation ? Thanks

Meaning where would I catch it by the Greyhound Station, which route would I have to take and would I need to transfer anywhere? Also, how much does it cost. There has got to be a cheaper way than taking a taxi?
Thanks everyone for great answers. Already long gone from Sea-Tac and on my way. Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays or whatever. Either way, cheers!

Hi everyone! I am looking to go to med school at U Wash in Seattle. Suggestions open on that, but I am looking for a place to live. A commute isn’t bad if it opens up more open and affordable places to live. I will be on my own, but will bring my car w/ me to seattle. I don’t mind small towns, but I don’t really want to drive an hour every day either to get to town, but if the place is perfect I will. I am from Texas, and use to the conservative suburbs, knowing the inner city is much more liberal, kind makes me want to shy away from that area. I just want to be comfortable, since its a big move. Not afraid of the cold, have lived in the arctic circle of sweden and rainy england for a time. Really excited about the move and school, but I really like areas near the outdoors where I can escape easily and just as simply get to work, restaurants, movie theaters, etc. Will be 21 at time of move, so other young people or young family areas would be nice. Thanks for all the help!!!

A bus is driving west along the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula. Those looking out the window on the right side of the bus will be facing what direction? What land mass should be visible across the strait of Jaun de Fuca?

Why is the airport “Seatac” called this?

What is the name of the island you will see looking west from Cape Flattery?

After arriving in Washington, we will travel south from Seattle to Tacoma before turning to the north. If OPI(Olympic Park Institute-an institute that is located right next to lake crescent)is northwest of Seattle, why is the first leg of this journey in a southerly direction?

Please, I have already scolded myself for not having done this earlier, my fault, I know. So please no nasty remarks…Just please help…

I live in Vancouver, but I am flying out of Seattle airport early in the morning this weekend. I am 19 years old, but most hotels require a check-in age of 21. Is there any hotel by the airport where I could stay?

Hi!
I’m applying for a grant (that I probably won’t even get) to work in the US and as part of the application, I have to decide which cities I would prefer to work in if they chose me.

Basically, I have a list of 20 cities/geographical areas, and I have to pick my top 3.

Problem is, I’ve never been to any of these cities, so I don’t know which ones are “better”. Which would you recommend and why?

Cities with big airports nearby are a plus. Also, I don’t drive so it would be great if it had a good public transport system.

OPTIONS:

* Lake Forest and Redwood City, California
* Connecticut-Storrs, Connecticut
* Miami, Florida
* Atlanta, Gerogia
* Chicago, Illinois
* Coon Rapids, Iowa
* Louisville, Kentucky
* Mendon, Massachusetts
* Beatrice, Nebraska
* Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico
* Eugene, Oregon
* Houston, Texas
* Ogden, Utah
* Arlington, Virginia
* Washington DC, Bellevue, Brewster and Seattle

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this and answer!

I’m from California but I’m up in Seattle for a few days trying to get a lease for when I move up in September (for school). I’m a full time student without a job or previous rental history but I do have more than enough money to pay a full years lease, which from what I’ve seen is about $9,000-$12,000. What’s the easiest way to find an apartment? I keep calling places and leaving messages and sending e-mails but I don’t get replies…Is there a rental agency I can use or something? I’d like to get a lease right away.

I’m planning a small trip to Seattle, WA and I was surprised to see that a car rental for 4 days costs $400 !!!

Since i’ve never been to Seattle, I was wondering if there is any bus/metro that runs from the Airport to the city and how efficient is the public transportation if i want to see just the most important/famous areas.

thanks

My brothers and I are planning our annual brothers road trip. We have done Las Vegas, New York, Banff, Seattle, Portland, Colorado and Los Angeles. We fly in to a airport, rent a car, and see as much as possible for three days. This year we are thinking something historical.
Can you give us some ideas?

I want my kids to be able to walk to the store to get ice cream or to the library without being hit by a car.

We are going to visit the traditional tourist spots – Space Needle – Pikes Market, etc., but we want to do some “out of the box” stuff – cool music venues, shops, odd stores, etc. Any advice? We’ll be going over the weekend.