Climate Pledge Arena Parking: How to Skip It From Interbay

TL;DR: From Interbay, the simplest answer to Climate Pledge Arena parking is to skip it. The D Line runs from 15th Ave W and W Dravus St to Queen Anne Ave N and W Mercer St in about 10 minutes on the schedule, and the arena is about a five-minute walk from there. Every ticket to a publicly ticketed event includes a free transit pass, so the ride costs nothing. From Contour, the whole trip takes about 20 to 25 minutes door to door.

The Short Answer: Take the D Line

Climate Pledge Arena sits at 334 1st Ave N, at Seattle Center in Uptown. Interbay is on the same bus corridor, which makes this one of the easier event trips in the city.

The arena itself calls public transit the fastest way to arrive, and from here it is hard to argue. You skip the garage line, the post-game exit queue and the parking bill.

Option	Time, about	Cost notes	Good for
D Line bus	20 to 25 minutes door to door	Free with your event transit pass	Most events, any weather
Bike	18 to 20 minutes, about 2.5 miles	Bike Link lockers or free racks	Dry evenings, early arrivals
Walk	50 to 55 minutes, about 2.5 miles	Free	Daytime games and a long stroll
Drive and park	About 10 minutes plus garage time	Pre-purchased event parking	Late nights or limited mobility
Rideshare	Similar to driving	Fare, plus set drop-off zones	Groups splitting a ride

The D Line, Step by Step

The route is short and easy to learn. Here is the trip both ways.

Getting There

• Walk to the stop: the southbound stop at 15th Ave W and W Dravus St is about 150 yards from the building, around two minutes on foot.
• Ride seven stops: the bus heads down 15th Ave W and Elliott Ave W, then along W Mercer St. Get off at Queen Anne Ave N and W Mercer St, about 10 minutes later on the schedule.
• Walk to the arena: it is about a quarter mile, roughly five minutes, to 334 1st Ave N.

Getting Home

• Find the northbound stop: the D Line stops at 1st Ave N and Republican St, about two or three minutes on foot from the arena.
• Ride back: get off at 15th Ave W and W Dravus St. The northbound stop is on the other side of 15th Ave W, about four minutes from the building.

After a big event, give yourself a few extra minutes at the stop. For live arrival times, use the King County Metro trip planner. Our guide to choosing an apartment around your commute explains how to judge a route like this before you sign a lease.

The best parking spot for a Kraken game is the one you never have to find.

The Free Transit Pass in Your Ticket

The arena includes a free public transit pass with every ticket to a publicly ticketed event, concerts included. That covers King County public transit and the Seattle Center Monorail.

• When it works: from two hours before doors open until two hours after the event.
• How to get it: download the Kraken + CPA app and follow the steps there to load the pass.

Set it up at home before you leave. Doing it at the bus stop with cold hands is less fun. The arena’s transportation page has the current steps.

Climate Pledge Arena Parking, If You Do Drive

Sometimes driving is the right call, for a late weeknight or for anyone who cannot easily manage the walk from the bus. The arena lists three garages for events:

• Arena Garage: run by the arena, reached underground, with EV charging.
• 1st Ave N Garage: run by the arena, across Lenny Wilkens Way south of the building.
• 5th Ave Garage: run by Seattle Center, on the east side of campus.

The closest ADA parking is in the Arena Garage and the 1st Ave N Garage. Event parking is pre-purchased through the links on the arena site or the Kraken + CPA app. On non-event days, the two arena garages offer walk-up parking from 6 a.m. to midnight, with rates starting at 7 dollars an hour plus tax.

Rideshare Rules

Rideshare drivers cannot drop off on 1st Ave N before events. The arena suggests Republican St and Warren Ave N, the MoPOP turnaround, the McCaw Hall zone on Mercer St, or the Pacific Science Center zone on Denny Way. For 45 minutes after an event, pickups move to MoPOP or the Space Needle on Broad St.

Biking or Walking Instead

On a dry evening, the bike is a good option. The ride is about 2.5 miles and takes roughly 18 to 20 minutes from the building.

• Lockers: Bike Link lockers in the 1st Ave N Garage are first come, first served, and need a Bike Link card or app.
• Racks: short-term bike parking sits around the plaza, mostly at the northeast corner of the East Plaza. Bring your own lock.
• Scooters: park rentals in the marked sidewalk zones.

Walking takes about 50 to 55 minutes. It is a pleasant way to arrive for an afternoon game, and the bus is there for the trip home. Contour has bike storage and a repair station, which makes the bike option easy to keep up. For the bigger picture on getting around, see our post on where Interbay sits and why.

What Is Coming Up at the Arena

Winter is the busy season. The Seattle Kraken opened their 2026-27 home schedule on October 4 against Calgary. NHL listings show seven home games in December, including Dallas on December 1 and 3 and San Jose on December 22, with the regular-season home finale on April 3 against Winnipeg.

The Seattle Torrent of the PWHL open their home season on Sunday, December 20, at 4 p.m. against PWHL Las Vegas. Concerts and other shows fill the dates in between, and the free transit pass covers all publicly ticketed events. Check the arena’s event calendar for the full list.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is parking at Climate Pledge Arena?

Event parking is pre-purchased through the arena’s site or the Kraken + CPA app, and the price depends on the event. On non-event days, the Arena Garage and 1st Ave N Garage offer walk-up parking from 6 a.m. to midnight, with rates starting at 7 dollars an hour plus tax.

Is public transit free to Climate Pledge Arena?

Yes, for ticket holders. Every ticket to a publicly ticketed event includes a free King County public transit pass, valid from two hours before doors open until two hours after the event. It also works on the Seattle Center Monorail. You load it through the Kraken + CPA app.

What bus goes from Interbay to Climate Pledge Arena?

The RapidRide D Line. Board southbound at 15th Ave W and W Dravus St and ride to Queen Anne Ave N and W Mercer St, about 10 minutes on the schedule, then walk about five minutes to the arena. Going home, catch it northbound at 1st Ave N and Republican St.

Where is the closest D Line stop to Climate Pledge Arena?

For the trip home, the northbound stop at 1st Ave N and Republican St is a two to three minute walk from the arena. Arriving from Interbay, the southbound bus stops at Queen Anne Ave N and W Mercer St, about a quarter mile away, or roughly five minutes on foot.

Can I bike to Climate Pledge Arena?

Yes. From 3036 16th Ave W it is about 2.5 miles, or 18 to 20 minutes. Bike Link lockers in the 1st Ave N Garage are first come, first served with a Bike Link card or app, and short-term racks sit mostly at the northeast corner of the East Plaza. Bring your own lock.

Where should rideshare drop me off for an event?

Not on 1st Ave N, where event drop-offs are prohibited. The arena suggests Republican St and Warren Ave N, the MoPOP turnaround, the McCaw Hall zone on Mercer St or the Pacific Science Center zone on Denny Way. For 45 minutes after events, pickups are at MoPOP or the Space Needle on Broad St.

Leave the Car at Home

From Interbay, an arena night is a short walk, a 10-minute bus ride and a quarter mile on foot, with the fare already covered by your ticket. Keep the garages for the nights when you truly need them.

Being on the D Line is part of daily life here, not just game night. Stop by the Open House every Thursday from 3PM to 5PM, browse available apartments, or call the leasing team at (206) 650-7565. For more on the area, visit our neighborhood page.

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