What are the driving directions to the SeaTac Rental Car Facility from Downtown Tacoma via I-5 North and Downtown Bellevue via I-405 South?
Verified: 2026-06-25
At a glance
To reach the SeaTac Rental Car Facility, take I-5 North from Downtown Tacoma or I-405 South from Downtown Bellevue, then follow the signs to the facility.
What to know
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What to expect on your trip
- To get to the SeaTac Rental Car Facility from Downtown Tacoma via I-5 North, start by heading north on Pacific Ave toward S 11th St, then merge onto I-5 N.
- Continue on I-5 N for approximately 20 miles and take exit 154A for WA-518 W/Des Moines Memorial Dr toward Sea-Tac Airport.
- Turn left onto Des Moines Memorial Dr and follow the signs to the Rental Car Facility, which is about 2 miles away.
- The total distance is around 24 miles and typically takes 30-40 minutes depending on traffic.
- From Downtown Bellevue via I-405 South, head south on 108th Ave NE toward NE 8th St, then merge onto I-405 S.
To get to the SeaTac Rental Car Facility from Downtown Tacoma via I-5 North, start by heading north on Pacific Ave toward S 11th St, then merge onto I-5 N. Continue on I-5 N for approximately 20 miles and take exit 154A for WA-518 W/Des Moines Memorial Dr toward Sea-Tac Airport. Turn left onto Des Moines Memorial Dr and follow the signs to the Rental Car Facility, which is about 2 miles away. The total distance is around 24 miles and typically takes 30-40 minutes depending on traffic. From Downtown Bellevue via I-405 South, head south on 108th Ave NE toward NE 8th St, then merge onto I-405 S. Continue on I-405 S for about 18 miles and take exit 1A for WA-518 W/Des Moines Memorial Dr toward Sea-Tac Airport. Turn right onto Des Moines Memorial Dr and follow the signs to the Rental Car Facility, which is approximately 4 miles away. The total distance is around 22 miles and usually takes 30-45 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
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