International District/Chinatown

International District/Chinatown Station is a public transport station serving Seattle, Washington 98104. It provides access to Link light rail, with station information covering both the 1 Line and 2 Line, and functions as a transfer point for several local bus services. The station is also connected with the First Hill Streetcar at nearby 5th Avenue South and South Jackson Street stops.

The station’s setting reflects its name, placing transit access within Seattle’s International District/Chinatown area. It is designed for practical city travel rather than dining, shopping or entertainment. Passengers use the station to reach other parts of the region, change between rail and bus services, or connect with the streetcar network. Real-time arrival information is provided for the station and surrounding stops, helping passengers check upcoming services before continuing a journey.

Several bus stops serve the area around South Jackson Street and 5th Avenue South, with routes including the 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 13, 14, 36, 49, 62, 70, 106, 510 and 547. The nearby 5th & Jackson stops serve the First Hill Streetcar. Service patterns differ by route, so the station works best as part of a wider public transport itinerary rather than as a standalone destination.

Accessibility is a central feature of the station information, with the International District/Chinatown Link stops and the main South Jackson Street and 5th Avenue South bus stops marked accessible. The station has multiple exits and connects passengers with street-level stops in the surrounding streets. Individual nearby stops can have different accessibility arrangements, making the relevant stop information important for passengers planning step-free travel.

International District/Chinatown Station suits commuters, visitors crossing Seattle by public transport, and groups needing a central transfer point. Families and passengers carrying luggage can use the rail, bus and streetcar connections, while travelers who need live arrival information can check the station’s updated listings. As a transit facility, it does not offer restaurant-style amenities, reservations or outdoor seating. Its main role is efficient access to the surrounding transport network.