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

The cheapest way to get from Burien to Seattle Center is to bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burien to Seattle Center is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Burien and Seattle Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St and arriving at 3rd Ave & Virginia St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Burien and Seattle Center?

No, there is no direct train from Burien to Seattle Center. However, there are services departing from Tukwila Int'l Blvd and arriving at Seattle Center via Westlake Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Burien to Seattle Center?

The distance between Burien and Seattle Center is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burien to Seattle Center without a car is to tram which takes 51 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Burien to Seattle Center, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burien to Seattle Center bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Burien to Seattle Center train from?

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

Where does the Burien to Seattle Center bus arrive?

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

Where does the Burien to Seattle Center train arrive?

Burien to Seattle Center train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Westlake station.

Can I drive from Burien to Seattle Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Burien to Seattle Center is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Burien to Seattle Center.

Where can I stay near Seattle Center?

There are 1193+ hotels available in Seattle Center.

Burien to Seattle Center - 5 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Burien 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
1. Take the tram from Tukwila Int'l Blvd to Westlake1 Line
51 min
Drive 12.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burien to Seattle Center12.4 mi
18 min
$3–4
Bus via 1st Ave N & Republican St
1. Take the bus from Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St to 3rd Ave & Virginia StH Line
1h 2m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burien to Seattle Center12.4 mi
18 min
$40–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St to 3rd Ave & Virginia StH Line
1h 5m
$3

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Burien to Seattle Center.

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Distance: 14.4 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Tukwila Int'l Blvd to Westlake every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St to 3rd Ave & Virginia St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 47 min.

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