Travel

The first evening (9/13/26) will be the Ice Breaker event. There will be introductions, announcements, mingling, last-minute submissions, and picking up workshop materials. The last day (9/17/26) will go well into the afternoon. The entire workshop will be capped off with a night-on-the-town with other attendees and the instructors. Plan your travel time accordingly so that you don't miss anything.

Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - https://www.portseattle.org/sea-tac

Then take ground transportation from the Airport to the Hotel.

Recommended  ground transportation options:

Light rail 

 Take the Link Light Rail (Line 1) to and from the airport to Pioneer Square Station. From there, it’s about a five-minute walk to the hotel. 

We don’t recommend renting a car—parking downtown is expensive, and most activities will be within walking distance. The only exception will be an Uber ride to and from the zoo on Sunday, which will still be more cost-effective overall.

A walk from the Aquarium to the hotel is an easy 15–20 minute walk depending on pace.  The path is open, safe, and mostly flat. Columbia Street does have a slight incline, but there are alternative routes for those with mobility considerations. September daylight should make this especially comfortable.

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By Ground Only

If you expect to drive, you might be able to carpool with another participant. After the registration deadline, you will be given a list of the other attendees. Check it out, reach out to someone.

Courtyard Marriott - Pioneer Square

612 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104