# Downtown CBD, Seattle transit and commute

> Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square (Link 1 Line).

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Transit: Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square (Link 1 Line).
- Commute character: Multi-modal transit captures the metro's principal professional catchment.

## Key facts
- **city**: Seattle
- **submarket**: Downtown CBD
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $65/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $52/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 26.4%

## FAQ
### Is Downtown CBD well-connected by transit?
Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square (Link 1 Line).

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/seattle/downtown-cbd/topics/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.