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Directions to Seattle Pacific University
From north or south I-5, take the N. 50th Street Exit (#169) marked “Seattle Pacific University.” Turn west onto N. 50th and proceed to Fremont Avenue N. Turn left onto Fremont and cross the Fremont Bridge.

Turn right immediately after the bridge onto Florentia Street. Go one block and turn right onto Nickerson Street. Continue on Nickerson to Third Avenue W. and turn left. You are now on campus. Remain on Third Avenue for three blocks, then turn right onto W. Dravus Street and right again into the tiered parking lot.

Directions to Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Avenue South
From I-5 North and South, and from the Alaskan Way Viaduct, there are exits near Qwest Field and Exhibition Center. From I-5 there are exits at James Street, Fourth Avenue, and Airport Way that will place visitors close to the stadium.

From SR 520 West, From SR 520, take I-5 South, then take either the James Street, Fourth Avenue, or Airport Way exits to place you in proximity to the field.

From I-90 Westbound, follow the signs to Fourth Avenue South. For Union Station Parking Garage, turn left onto Fourth Avenue and look for Union Station on your right, approximately one block later. For the Qwest Field North Lot turn left onto Fourth Ave, then left on Jackson, and left on Second Avenue to the North Lot entry. For the Field Exhibition Center Parking Garage, turn right onto Fourth Avenue and right onto South Royal Brougham Way. If the I-90 Fourth Avenue exit is congested, use alternate routes such as I-5 North, and the James Street exit.

Parking is available in the North Lot off King Street for a fee. You may also visit the Qwest Field site for other transportation options, or call the Transportation Hotline at 1-800-981-6465. Disabled parking and access is available in the Qwest Field Exhibition Center garage, the Stadium North Lot and the Union Station garage. (Note: The elevator at Fourth Avenue and Weller Street Overpass will enable you to reach the Stadium North Lot from Union Station and avoid stairways). Additional parking information is available.

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