Location of the Physics/Astronomy Building
The Physics/Astronomy building is located on the North-East corner of the intersection of 15th Ave NE and NE Pacific Street. The physical address of the building is 3910 15th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98195-1560. The Physics main office is located in C-121.
Lodging
Many visitors to the Physics Department stay at the University Inn located at 4140 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105. The Inn is within easy walking distance of the Physics/Astronomy Building and includes a complimentary breakfast. The phone number of the inn is (206) 632-5055 or (866) 866-7977. Check in is at 3 PM and check out is at noon.
Transportation from Sea-Tac Airport to the UW
Sea-Tac International Airport is located about 20 miles from the University. Driving from the airport to the University or vice-versa usually takes less than a half hour.
Sound Transit has a light rail option that goes from Sea-Tac Airport all the way to the University of Washington. The cost is approximately $3.25 and takes about 45 minutes.
A taxi ride from the airport to the University usually costs approximately $50. Several ride share services are available including Lyft and Uber, and generally cost somewhat less than a taxi. The pick-up area is on the third floor of the main parking garage.
Seattle has a great bus service, refer to Metro Transit buses.
If you rent a car (or bring your own) please refer to UW Parking Services for parking permits and information.
Shuttle Express provides 24-hour door-to-door van service to and from the airport. Courtesy phones are available at Sea-Tac airport for Shuttle Express.
For more information check out the main UW Visitors Page