Attending the Opera

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Alert for The Flying Dutchman

During the run of The Flying Dutchman, construction projects may affect your travels to and from McCaw Hall. Road work on Mercer Street near Seattle Center could close lanes during the evenings after performances. Check www.seattle.gov/transportation for the latest information. Major construction on I-5 northbound between Spokane Street and I-90 beginning August 10. Consider using Hwy 99 or another route. Check www.wsdot.wa.gov for the latest information. In addition, Seattle Center events which may affect traffic can be found here.

General

It’s never a bad idea to check on potential parking problems and traffic tie-ups.
Call the Seattle Center info line: 206.233.3989

Allow Plenty of Time

Latecomers will not be seated once the music has started, so plan on arriving at least 45 minutes before the performance. Please check your tickets carefully for the correct date and time.

Traffic Tip

Use Aurora (Hwy 99), if possible, to avoid the I-5 exit congestion.

Driving Directions

For driving directions to Marion Oliver McCaw Hall visit our Directions page.

Parking Tip

The 5th Avenue parking lot, located at 5th and Mercer, has a special carpool rate: $7 for carloads of three or more people.
For a map of area parking lots, visit our Directions page.

Buses

Bus routes which run through Downtown, Seattle Center and/or the Queen Anne/Uptown neighborhood may also serve your area.
For bus routes, schedules, and trip planning, visit King County Metro Online or call 206.553.3000 or 1.800.542.7876.

Monorail

Coming from downtown Seattle? A ride on the monorail can bring you to within walking distance of McCaw Hall.
Visit the Seattle Center Monorail Site for more information.

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Photo Credit

Die Fledermaus, 2003 © Bill Mohn photo