Directions to the School of Oceanography from the Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is the nearest airport to UW. UW is situated north of Sea-Tac and east of Interstate 5 (I-5).

• From the airport, drive north on I-5.
• At the N.E. 45th Street exit, turn right (east).
• Follow N.E. 45th St. to 15th Ave. NE., turn right (south).
• After 15th Ave. NE crosses Pacific Avenue, it will curve to the left and become Columbia Way, entering the south campus at Gate 6. The School of Oceanography is located just south of the gatehouse.

Directions for Trucks from I-90 or I-5

• I-90 Westbound: Take I-5 North
• I-5 North or South: Take 520-East exit (Bellevue/Kirkland). This is a right exit from I-5 North and a LEFT exit from I-5 South.
• Take first exit (Montlake Blvd) and go left at light onto Montlake Blvd, heading north. You will want to be in the left lane.
• Cross the Montlake Bridge, then take the first left onto Pacific Ave, westbound.
• Follow Pacific Ave to 15th Ave NE hand turn left (south).
• Follow 15th Ave NE which curves to the left going downhill to become Columbia Way. There is a campus entrance with staff who can provide direction to the Oceanography pier.

Hotels that are Nearby

University Inn
4140 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, Washington 98105
Voice: (206)632-5055
Fax: ((206)547-4937
Reservations: 1-800-733-3855
At exit 169, turn east on NE 45th Street. Turn right on Roosevelt Way NE. The Inn is 3 blocks south on your left.

Meany Tower Hotel
4507 Brooklyn Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Voice: (206)634-2000
Fax: (206)634-2000
At exit 169, turn east on NE 45th Street. The hotel is located on the northwest corner of Brooklyn and NE 45th Street.