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Getting here

Getting to Paine Field

Paine Field sits between Everett and Mukilteo, a few minutes west of I-5. Most travelers drive, get dropped off, or take a rideshare.

Driving

From I-5, take the exit for Highway 526 west (toward Mukilteo and the Boeing plant), then follow signs for Paine Field and the passenger terminal. From downtown Seattle the drive is roughly 25 miles: about 30 minutes with light traffic, and an hour or more at rush hour.

Heads up: I-5 between Seattle and Everett is often slow on weekday mornings and afternoons. Budget extra time, and check traffic before you leave.

Rideshare and taxis

Uber and Lyft both serve the terminal. It's a short, usually affordable ride from Everett, Mukilteo or Lynnwood. From Seattle, compare the fare against parking for your trip length.

Public transit

Community Transit runs buses in the area around Paine Field and the Boeing plant. Service to the terminal itself is limited, so check the trip planner for your exact time and day before relying on it.

Drop-off and pickup

  • The terminal curb is small and close to the doors, so drop-offs are fast.
  • Picking someone up? Wait nearby and pull up when they're outside. Live flight status is on FlightAware.

Coming from Whidbey Island

The Clinton–Mukilteo ferry lands just a few minutes from Paine Field, which makes PAE a handy airport for island residents. Allow for ferry lines in summer.