How can I access the SeaTac Rental Car Facility without arriving on a flight?

The SeaTac Rental Car Facility, located at 3140 S 170th St, SeaTac, WA 98188, is designed primarily for arriving flight passengers who use the dedicated shuttle buses from the airport terminals. However, individuals not arriving on a flight—such as local residents, employees, or those connecting from other transit—have two primary alternative routes. First, you can take the Link Light Rail to Tukwila International Boulevard Station, which is approximately 0. 5 miles (about a 10-minute walk) from the facility. From the station, you can walk along S 170th St using the designated pedestrian pathways, or use a rideshare service (e. , Uber or Lyft) for a short trip that typically costs $3–$5 and takes under 5 minutes. Second, the facility features a dedicated public rideshare and taxi drop-off zone located at the main entrance on the ground level. This zone is open 24/7 and allows direct access without requiring a flight ticket or airport security clearance. The drop-off zone is clearly marked and provides immediate entry to the rental car counters. For those driving personal vehicles, paid parking is available in the facility's garage at a rate of $4 per hour or $28 per day, with the first 15 minutes free for quick drop-offs. These options ensure that non-flight passengers can efficiently reach the facility, avoiding the need to enter the airport terminals. The facility operates daily from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM, and all rental counters are accessible during these hours. Note that the shuttle buses from the airport are exclusively for arriving flight passengers, so non-flight visitors must use the alternative routes described.