What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Bothell?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Bothell is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Bothell?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Bothell is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Seattle and Bothell?

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Seattle to Bothell. However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & Seneca St and arriving at Beardslee Blvd & Sunrise Dr via Bellevue Transit Center Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Downtown Seattle to Bothell?

The distance between Downtown Seattle and Bothell is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown Seattle to Bothell without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Seattle to Bothell without a car is to tram and line 522 bus which takes 52 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Downtown Seattle to Bothell?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Downtown Seattle to Bothell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downtown Seattle to Bothell bus from?

Downtown Seattle to Bothell bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 2nd Ave & Seneca St station.

Where does the Downtown Seattle to Bothell bus arrive?

Downtown Seattle to Bothell bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 12 station.

Can I drive from Downtown Seattle to Bothell?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Seattle to Bothell is 15 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Downtown Seattle to Bothell.

Where can I stay near Bothell?

There are 1036+ hotels available in Bothell.

Downtown Seattle to Bothell - 5 ways to travel via tram, line 522 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Seattle to Bothell 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, line 522 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to Roosevelt1 Line
2. Take the bus from Roosevelt Station - Bay 3 to Bothell Way NE & Bothell Way NE522
52 min
Drive 15.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downtown Seattle to Bothell15.1 mi
26 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Seattle to Bothell15.1 mi
26 min
$45–60
Line 550 bus, line 535 bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Seneca St to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 12550
2. Take the bus from Bellevue Transit Center Bay 4 to Beardslee Blvd & Sunrise Dr535
1h 18m
Line 70 bus, line 372 bus
1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St to NE Campus Pkwy & Brooklyn Ave NE - Bay 170
2. Take the bus from 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy to Bothell Way NE & Bothell Way NE372
1h 25m
$6

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Distance: 15.6 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Downtown Seattle, WA, USA and Bothell, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Seneca St to Beardslee Blvd & Sunrise Dr via Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 12 and Bellevue Transit Center Bay 4 in around 1h 18m.

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