The average bus between Seattle and Kirkland takes 57 min and the fastest bus takes 40 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Seattle to Kirkland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Seattle and Kirkland. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Seattle is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Kirkland at 6:37 PM. All services require a transfer at State Route 520 & NE 40th St and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 13m • 1 change
56 min • 1 change
1h 2m • 1 change
58 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Kirkland. However, there are services departing from Seattle station and arriving at Kirkland station via State Route 520 & NE 40th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Seattle to Kirkland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 4th Ave & Madison St station.
Seattle to Kirkland bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Central Way & 5th St station.
The distance between Seattle and Kirkland is 12.5 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a bus from 4th Ave & Madison St to Central Way & 5th St via State Route 520 & NE 40th St and Redmond Technology Station Bay 8 - Bay 8 in around 58 min.
