Link Light Rail is the smartest way to move across the city — a flat $3 adult fare connects Sea-Tac Airport, downtown, Capitol Hill, and the University District. Tap a contactless credit card or mobile wallet directly at readers (no separate ticket needed). Youth 18 and under ride free. Driving downtown is expensive and slow. Garage parking runs $20–$37 per day near the waterfront; weekend flat rates of $7 or less are available at ten Retail Core garages. The best hack: park near a Link Light Rail station in the University District (~$10–15/day) and ride downtown in 15 minutes.