Watching the Seahawks at Qwest Field

By bus

Regular Metro transit service: More than 15 transit routes pass within three blocks of Qwest Field and operate at least every 30 minutes, including weekends. Regularly posted fares will apply. For rider information, call 206-553-3000 or visit Metro's Web site at transit.metrokc.gov. TTY-TDD users should call 206-684-1739.

Shuttle bus service: Northwest Motorcoach Association will offer bus service to Seahawks games. The cost is $25 round-trip and must be purchased online at least 48 hours in advance of games.

The service will be offered from the following park-and-ride lots: Northgate, South Kirkland, Eastgate, Kent and Federal Way. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.gettoqwest.com.

By train

Sounder rail service: Service will be provided for Sunday games.

From Tacoma:

For games that start at 1:05 p.m. or 1:15 p.m., Sounder leaves Tacoma at 10:05 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., with stops in Puyallup, Sumner, Auburn, Kent and Tukwila. The train arrives at the King Street Station (a short walk to Qwest Field) in downtown Seattle at 10:59 a.m. and 11:47 a.m. After 1:05 or 1:15 games, the train leaves King Street Station for Tacoma 10, 20 and 40 minutes after the game ends.

For 5:15 p.m. games, Sounder leaves Tacoma at 2:35 p.m. and 2:50 p.m., arriving at King Street Station at 3:37 p.m. and 3:52 p.m. After 5:15 p.m. games, the train leaves for Tacoma 15 and 30 minutes after the end of the game.

From Sumner:

For 1:05 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. games only, a train departs from Sumner at 10:37 a.m., makes stops at Auburn, Kent and Tukwila and arrives at King Street Station at 11:22 a.m. This train does not run for 5:15 p.m. games.

From Everett:

For games that start at 1:05 p.m. or 1:15 p.m., Sounder leaves Everett at 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with stops in Mukilteo and Edmonds. The train arrives at the King Street Station at 11:14 a.m. and 11:29 a.m.

For games that start at 5:15 p.m., trains leave Everett at 2:25 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., arriving at King Street Station at 3:24 p.m. and 3:44 p.m. Trains leave King Street Station for Everett at 15 minutes and 30 minutes after all games.

Regular commuter-rail fares apply. Tickets may be purchased in advance by mail or from vending machines at each station on game day. Visit www.soundtransit.org or call 800-201-4900 for Sounder ticket and service information.

Amtrak: Arriving at Qwest Field by Amtrak is an option for fans from Portland or southwest Washington, as well as Bellingham and points north. For information on fares and schedules and reservations, visit www.Amtrak.com or call 800-872-7245 or for TDD/TTY 800-523-6590.

By ferry

Washington State Ferries: Service will operate on a regular schedule. Bainbridge Island and Bremerton ferries will arrive and depart from the Colman Dock at the foot of Marion Street, an easy walk to or from the stadium through Pioneer Square. Southworth and Vashon Island ferry passengers can transfer to Metro bus for ride to the stadium. Contact the Washington State Ferries at 800-843-3779 or visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries.

By car

Parking: Parking around Qwest Field is limited, particularly in the International District and Pioneer Square, where many lots are reserved for regular customers. There are three nearby garages:

• Seahawks Exhibition Center Parking Garage: Royal Brougham Way South, across from Safeco Field.

• North Lot: Second Avenue South and South King Street.

• Union Station: Fourth Avenue South across from the Weller Street pedestrian bridge.

For information, or to order season parking passes, call the Seahawks ticket office at 888-NFL-HAWK (888-635-4295).

More information

Passenger drop-off zone: The passenger and disabled drop-off zone is located off the intersection of Railroad Way South at Occidental Avenue, which can be reached from First Avenue South. Drivers may drop off passengers next to the stadium before parking. Similar access will be provided after every major event.

Contact information: The Seahawks transportation hotline number is 800-981-6465 or go to www.seahawks.com.