Snohomish County (Paine Field) Airport is in Everett, Washington, and the drive to Arlington takes about 29 minutes. You can make the trip by rental car, rideshare, taxi, shuttle or public transit; the best fit depends on your plans and the pickup arrangements you confirm.
- Airport address: 3300 100th Street SW, Everett, WA 98204.
- Drive to Arlington: about 29 minutes from Paine Field.
- Rental cars: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and National serve the terminal.
- Transit: Everett Transit Route 8 and Community Transit Route 907 serve the terminal.
Where Paine Field is and what to expect
Paine Field’s passenger terminal is at 3300 100th Street SW in Everett, about 20 miles north of downtown Seattle. The airport’s terminal address is a useful starting point when arranging a pickup or entering your destination into a navigation app.
For a broader look at how Paine Field compares with other airports for an Arlington trip, read the Arlington airport comparison.
How do you get from Paine Field to Arlington?
Driving takes about 29 minutes from Paine Field to Arlington Motor Inn. The airport’s directions page includes approaches for northbound and southbound I-5, but those instructions lead to the airport administration office rather than the passenger terminal, so don’t use them as terminal-to-Arlington directions.
For a rental, the airport advises customers to reserve in advance and confirm pickup and drop-off procedures with the rental company. If you’re using a rideshare, Uber and Lyft pickups and drop-offs use the Ground Transportation lot. The curb is reserved for passengers who need assistance, including people with mobility challenges.
Rental cars and other transport options
Rental cars, rideshares, taxis, a shuttle and transit are available at or serve Paine Field. Check pickup arrangements with the operator you choose, since those details can affect how you leave the terminal.
The airport names Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and National as rental-car companies serving the terminal. It advises reserving in advance and confirming pickup and drop-off procedures directly with the rental company.
For Avis, airline passengers go to the counter in the baggage-claim area, with rental cars parked outside baggage claim. Avis gives its daily office hours as 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. and says vehicles must be returned during office hours.
Uber and Lyft pickups and drop-offs use the Ground Transportation lot. Other taxi or rideshare options include Everett One Cab at 425-426-6238, Seattle Royal Town Car & Limo at 866-349-1199, British Motor Coach Inc. at 206-283-6600 and Seaview Limo at 206-779-3052.
Bellair/Airporter Shuttle serves local destinations and can be reached at 866-235-5247. Everett Transit Route 8 and Community Transit Route 907 serve the terminal. The Community Transit Swift Green Line’s 100th Street Station is a 6–10-minute walk from the terminal; you can use the Arlington transit and transportation guide to plan the next part of your journey.
Planning arrival around check-in
Allow for your airport pickup and onward trip when planning your arrival in Arlington. If you’re flying out of Paine Field on another leg of your journey, airlines recommend arriving 2 hours before scheduled departure.
For help organizing arrival details, the Arlington Motor Inn arrival-planning guide covers check-in, parking and Wi-Fi.
What to confirm before setting out
Confirm your transport provider’s current pickup and drop-off instructions before leaving the airport. This matters especially for rental-car reservations, rideshare pickup locations and any service with set operating hours.
For airport information, use the passenger-terminal address rather than the administration-office directions. The airport gives 425-622-9040 for travel questions. Check Paine Field’s official site before you go.
FAQs
How long is the drive from Paine Field to Arlington?
The drive takes about 29 minutes from Paine Field to Arlington.
Where is the Paine Field passenger terminal?
The terminal is at 3300 100th Street SW, Everett, WA 98204.
Does public transit serve Paine Field?
Yes. Everett Transit Route 8 and Community Transit Route 907 serve the terminal. The Swift Green Line’s 100th Street Station is a 6–10-minute walk from the terminal.