Transportation Information

The AAAW 15th Anniversary Mini-Gathering will take place at several locations throughout Seattle. The two options for public transportation include the Metro Transit Bus and the Seattle Streetcar (South Lake Union Line). The Metro Transit Bus costs $2.25-$2.50 per ride. Payment must be made in cash and no change is given. The Seattle Streetcar costs $2.50 per ride. Tickets can be purchased either on the Streetcar or on the platform of the station. Cash and credit cards are both accepted. Volunteers will be available to assist with the buses and streetcars at the times listed below.

You may also travel by taxi cab to the different locations. The two largest taxi companies in Seattle are the Yellow Cab (206-622-6500) and Orange Cab (206-522-8800). Taxi rates include a flat fee of $2.50 plus an additional $2.50 per mile.

The starting point for the directions below is the Courtyard Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union (925 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109).




Thursday, September 15 – Welcome Reception & Poetry Reading (7:00 p.m.)

Jack Straw New Media Gallery
4261 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 634-0919

Distance: 3.8 miles


By Bus (to Jack Straw New Media Gallery)

  • Walk 0.20 miles south to the corner of Westlake Ave. N. & Mercer St.
  • Take Bus #30 toward Sand Point.
  • Exit Bus #30 at University Way NE & NE 41st St.
  • Walk 0.10 miles north on University Way NE.
  • Turn left onto NE 42nd St., walk 0.20 miles west.
  • Turn right onto Roosevelt Way NE, walk 0.10 miles north to Jack Straw Gallery.

* Volunteers will leave from the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott at 5:45 p.m.

By Bus (to Courtyard Marriott)

  • Walk 0.10 miles south on Roosevelt Way NE.
  • Turn left onto NE 42nd St., walk 0.10 miles east.
  • Turn right onto 12th Ave. NE, walk 0.20 miles south to the corner of NE Campus Pkwy. & 12th Ave. NE.
  • Take Bus #30 toward Seattle Center.
  • Exit Bus #30 at the corner of Westlake Ave. N. & Highland Dr.
  • Walk 0.20 miles north to Courtyard Marriott.


Friday, September 16 – Adoptee Musical Showcase (8:00 p.m.)

Spitfire
2219 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-7966

Distance: 1.7 miles


By Seattle Streetcar (to Spitfire)

  • Walk 0.10 miles south on Westlake Ave. N.
  • Turn left onto Valley St., walk 0.10 miles to the Lake Union Park Station (Westlake & Terry).
  • Take the Seattle Streetcar south.
  • Exit the Seattle Streetcar at Westlake & 7th Ave.
  • Walk 0.10 miles northwest on 7th Ave.
  • Turn left onto Blanchard St., walk 0.20 miles southwest.
  • Turn right onto 4th Ave., walk 200 feet to Spitfire.

* Volunteers will leave from the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott at 7:15 p.m.

By Seattle Streetcar (to Courtyard Marriott)

  • Walk 200 feet southeast on 4th Ave.
  • Turn left onto Blanchard St., walk 0.20 miles northeast.
  • Turn right onto 7th Ave., walk to Westlake & 7th Ave.
  • Take the Seattle Streetcar north.
  • Exit the Seattle Streetcar at the Lake Union Park Station (Westlake & Terry).
  • Walk 0.10 miles west on Valley St.
  • Turn right onto Westlake Ave., walk 0.10 miles north to the Courtyard Marriott.


Saturday, September 17 – Gala Dinner (6:00 p.m.)

Argosy Cruises, Pier 55/56
1201 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 622-8687

Distance: 1.7 miles

By Seattle Streetcar (to Argosy Cruises)

  • Walk 0.10 miles south on Westlake Ave. N.
  • Turn left onto Valley St., walk 0.10 miles to the Lake Union Park Station (Westlake & Terry).
  • Take the Seattle Streetcar south.
  • Exit the Seattle Streetcar at Westlake Hub (Pacific Place Station).
  • Walk 0.30 miles southwest on Stewart St.
  • Turn left on 1st Ave., walk 0.30 miles south.
  • Turn right on University St., walk 0.10 miles west (take stairs).
  • Turn left onto Alaskan Way, walk 100 feet to Argosy Cruises.

* Volunteers will leave from the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott at 5:00 p.m.

* The Argosy Cruise begins boarding at 6:00 p.m. and will leave promptly at 7:00 p.m. DO NOT BE LATE.

By Seattle Streetcar (to Courtyard Marriott)

  • Walk 100 feet north on Alaskan Way.
  • Turn right onto University St., walk 0.10 miles east (take stairs).
  • Turn left onto 1st Ave., walk 0.30 miles north.
  • Turn right onto Stewart St., walk 0.30 miles east to Westlake Hub (Pacific Place Station).
  • Take the Seattle Streetcar north.
  • Exit the Seattle Streetcar at the Lake Union Park Station (Westlake & Terry).
  • Walk 0.10 miles west on Valley St.
  • Turn right onto Westlake Ave., walk 0.10 miles north to the Courtyard Marriott.