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.