Intro to Seattle Center Monorail

The Seattle Center Monorail is not only a mode of transportation in Seattle but is also a thing of interest. It is an elevated monorail line and transport people from the Fifth Avenue from Westlake Center to Lower Queen Anne. The train operates from 9 in the morning until 7 pm everyday. A Seattle hotels map can help check the different hotels that the monorail can pass to.

More than a mode of transport, the Seattle Center Monorail has also been an icon of Seattle. It was also built in the celebration of the 1962 World's Fair. The train is not owned by the government of Seattle but is a privately run business operated by Tom Albro. The Seattle Center Monorail is only the fully independent transportation system for the public and the only full-size monorail in the entire US. This transport machine is powered by 750 Hp DC motors on 700 volts.

What are the rates?

The Seattle Center Monorail offers round trip transport for only $4 for adults. Youth ages 5 to 12 are charged $1.50. Senior citizens who are 65 and above are charged $2. Children who are under 4 years old are offered free rides. One way rates are half the price of the round trip rates. You can also take advantage of monthly passes for the monorail which is priced at $40 per month on regular rate for adults and $10 on special rates. Group discounts are also offered for school trips with rates that can go as low as $0.75 per rider.

Official website of Seattle Center Monorail

http://www.seattlemonorail.com

History of Seattle Monorail

The Seattle Center Monorail is opened to the public in March 24, 1962 in celebration of the Century 21 Exposition of the World Fair. Annually, the riders who use the monorail are more than 2.5 million.

More information and history on Seattle Center Monorail

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Center_Monorail