Cornish Playhouse: A Seattle Center Gem

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From downtown Seattle, the Cornish Playhouse is easily accessible via the Seattle Center Monorail [4, 11, 12]. The Monorail departs from Westlake Center (5th and Pine Street) every 10 minutes and arrives at Seattle Center near the Space Needle [4]. From the Seattle Center Monorail station, walk southeast towards 2nd Ave N, then turn left onto Mercer Street. The Cornish Playhouse will be on your right [3]. A one-way fare on the Monorail is $4.00 for adults [11]. Alternatively, several Metro buses serve the Seattle Center area [4, 12]. Check the King County Metro Trip Planner for the most up-to-date routes and schedules [4].

• Walking

  From the Space Needle, walk south towards the Seattle Center Armory, then continue south towards the International Fountain [3]. Head east towards 2nd Ave N, then turn left onto Mercer Street. Walk for approximately 3 minutes until you reach the Cornish Playhouse at 201 Mercer Street [3]. The walk is approximately 10 minutes [3].

• Driving

  When driving to the Cornish Playhouse, use 201 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109 as your destination [3, 15]. Several paid parking lots are available near Seattle Center, including the 5th Avenue N. Garage and the Mercer Street Garage [2, 4, 12]. Parking rates vary, but typically range from $6 for up to an hour, $13 for up to 2 hours, $15 for up to 12 hours, and $30 for up to 24 hours [2]. Event parking rates may range from $20 to $45 [2]. Metered street parking is also available, but may be limited [4].