While not a long distance or super fast, I do enjoy it for what it is!Ive taken this years ago when I lived in Capital Hill, but only in recent years (since I live in SF now) appreciated this monorail completely.My love for rails was re-ignited after my trips to Japan.

An amazing piece of history and a must do for anyone visiting Seattle. This monorail track was originally built for the World’s Fair (same as the Space Needle) and it is awesomely retro! The train only goes from the Space Needle to a downtown mall and back, but it does so in style and gets you about 1/2 way to Pikes Place if that is your destination. The mall on the one end is also a great place to recharge, use the restroom, etc. Lines can be long and trains can be very crowded during peak times, so be prepared to possibly stand or wait for the next train. It’s cheap to ride and an awesome piece of history, why wouldn’t you do it!

I ride the Monorail about 4x a week. Comes every 10 minutes. Quick, beautiful, and fun ride home.

Quick visit here :)

The Monorail is a fun ride through downtown Seattle. At $3 each way, it’s a quick and fun way to get between Westlake Station and the Space Needle. Take a ride in history.

Really fun ride between the Seattle Center and Downtown Westlake Mall. It is only a couple of minutes, but it is fun.Departs every 10 minutes from both stations.One-Way Fares:$2.50 for Adults$1.25 for Youth ages 5-12$1.25 for Reduced Rate(Seniors 65+, disabled, persons with Medicare cards, & U.S. military with ID)Children 4 and under ride freeRoundtrip rates are twice that of a one-way fareIt is handicap/stroller accessible.Dogs are allowed as long as they are well-behaved and on a leash. On busy/crowded days, it is possible that the owner may be asked to hold their dog on their lap.Service animals are always welcomedTwo ways to pay:In Person at MonorailPlatforms at both the Seattle Center & Westlake Mall locationsOn Your Phoneusing the Transit Go Ticket mobile app

I mean, monorails are awesome. But it only goes between two places and its a very short ride. Its fairly cheap though. Hard to judge. If you like monorails (who doesnt?) or its going from where you are to where you want to be its great.

I really like riding the monorail.

The monorail is a unique, historical mode of public transportation. Its also a great way to get across Seattle. I love riding it when I visit. Its a great way to get from Westlake to the museums.

The Seattle Monorail is awesome . Its very cool , I love it . Over the years I have been on it lots of times . It always seams very clean I like getting on it to get to the seattle center . It doesnt cost very much to get on it . The ride is not very long it seams to get there fast . If your in Seattle jump on it and go for a ride. #love

Simple and economical way to get from the Space Needle to downtown and back.

The Seattle Center Monorail is an elevated monorail line in Seattle, Washington, that operates along Fifth Avenue between Seattle Center in Lower Queen Anne and Westlake Center in Downtown. Seattle Center Monorail is a public transit route with a top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h). Owned by the City of Seattle, the line has been operated by private contractor Seattle Monorail Services since 1994. It was given historical landmark status by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board April 16, 2003.

Very rude staff. I bought the combination tickets but the woman at ticket door cart entrance said it’s only for one way. She told me I was stupid to buy the ticket, however I had no problem entered space needle, Pacific science center or Chihuly garden for two consecutive days. She said it was not her responsibility as she did not own the monorail company. Not only words but eyes expression and body language explains the bad attitude she has towards her company and customers.

Awesome and quick ride from the Westlake Mall to the Space Needle. If you can try to sit in the front seat next to the operator for the best view

To be honest, its a fairly uninspiring, very short trip monorail. It travels fairly fast through tree lined streets meaning that you see very little. Its really not very inspiring unless you have led a sheltered life

Reminds me of Disney World

Very nice view of the city. My big family loved the experience.

Over charged me

This will take you straight to the train station. From there you can walk to Pike Place Market or other shopping areas. Not only that but you can enjoy a nice view of downtown.

Great ride from shopping to the Space Needle

Every transit system should have an Alweg Monorail.

Fun exciting but too short

Really unique experience

A place for reflection:)

Love it... 10000%

It did it’s job and took me from point a to point b but it was very hot in side and it jerked around a lot.

I think this was built in the 1960s ... almost 60 years old ... IT was ahead of its time ... worth the ride even if all you do is ride to the end and immediatly back

Comfortable, clean, convenient. Single route.

One must try. Fantastic!

Did not ride

Amazing piece of local Seattle history

Awesome!!