There are 4 ways to get from Bellevue to Seattle Center by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from East Main to Westlaketram 2 Line
39 min$3–7Drive 9.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bellevue to Seattle Centercar 9.6 mi
15 min$2–3Line 550 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bellevue Way SE & Main St to 4th Ave S & S Washington Stbus 550
- Take the bus from Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way to 1st Ave N & Republican Stbus 1 / ...
48 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bellevue to Seattle Centertaxi 9.6 mi
15 min$30–40
Bellevue to Seattle Center by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellevue to Seattle Center is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Bellevue to Seattle Center is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellevue to Seattle Center. However, there are services departing from Bellevue Way SE & Main St and arriving at 1st Ave N & Republican St via Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
No, there is no direct train from Bellevue to Seattle Center. However, there are services departing from East Main and arriving at Seattle Center via Westlake Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Bellevue and Seattle Center is 12 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bellevue to Seattle Center without a car is to tram which takes 39 min and costs $3 - $7.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Bellevue to Seattle Center, including transfers.
Bellevue to Seattle Center bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Bellevue Way SE & Main St station.
Bellevue to Seattle Center train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from East Main station.
Bellevue to Seattle Center bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave S & S Washington St station.
What companies run services between Bellevue, WA, USA and Seattle Center, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from East Main to Westlake every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellevue Way SE & Main St to Seattle Center via 4th Ave S & S Washington St, Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way, and 1st Ave N & Republican St in around 48 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from East Main to Westlake
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Bellevue Way SE & Main St to 4th Ave S & S Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way to 1st Ave N & Republican St
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bellevue to Seattle Center train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Westlake station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellevue to Seattle Center is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Bellevue to Seattle Center.
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