What is the cheapest way to get from Burien to Seattle?

The cheapest way to get from Burien to Seattle is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Burien to Seattle?

The fastest way to get from Burien to Seattle is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Burien and Seattle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St and arriving at 3rd Ave & Madison St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Burien and Seattle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tukwila Int'l Blvd and arriving at Pioneer Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Burien to Seattle?

The distance between Burien and Seattle is 13 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.

How do I travel from Burien to Seattle without a car?

The best way to get from Burien to Seattle without a car is to tram which takes 33 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Burien to Seattle?

The tram from Tukwila Int'l Blvd to Pioneer Square takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Burien to Seattle bus from?

Burien to Seattle bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St station.

Where do I catch the Burien to Seattle train from?

Burien to Seattle train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tukwila Int'l Blvd station.

Where does the Burien to Seattle bus arrive?

Burien to Seattle bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 3rd Ave & Madison St station.

Where does the Burien to Seattle train arrive?

Burien to Seattle train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Pioneer Square station.

Can I drive from Burien to Seattle?

Yes, the driving distance between Burien to Seattle is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Burien to Seattle.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Seattle.

Burien to Seattle - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Burien to Seattle by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Burien to Seattle.

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Distance: 12.5 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Burien, WA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Tukwila Int'l Blvd to Pioneer Square every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St to 3rd Ave & Madison St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min.

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