How to get fromKirkland to Seattleby bus, tram, taxi, car or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkland to Seattle by bus, tram, taxi, car, or foot

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Line 255 bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Market St & 2nd St W to Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4255
2. Take the tram from Univ of Washington to Symphony1 Line
42 min
Drive 11.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirkland to Seattle11.4 mi
16 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkland to Seattle11.4 mi
16 min
$35–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kirkland to Seattle11.3 mi
3h 37m
Line 250 bus, line 545 bus
1. Take the bus from Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2 to Redmond Transit Center - Bay 2250
2. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center - Bay 6 to 5th Ave & Seneca St545
58 min
$6

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Distance: 13.2 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

You can take a bus from Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2 to 5th Ave & Seneca St via Redmond Transit Center - Bay 6 in around 58 min.

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Seattle(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Seattle is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With a 2022 population of 749,256 it is the most populous city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America, and the 18th most populous city in the United States. The Seattle metropolitan area's population is 4.02 million, making it the 15th-largest in the United States. Its growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and 2020 made it one of the country's fastest-growing large cities.

Things to do in Seattle

CenturyLink Field(Opens in a new window)

CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium located in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL) and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer (MLS). Originally called Seahawks Stadium, it became Qwest Field in June 2004, when telecommunications carrier Qwest acquired the naming rights. It received its current name in June 2011 after Qwest's acquisition by CenturyLink. It is a modern facility with views of the Downtown Seattle skyline and can seat 69,000 people. The complex also includes the Event Center with the WaMu Theater, a parking garage, and a public plaza. The venue hosts concerts, trade shows, and consumer shows along with sporting events. Located within a mile (1.6 km) of Downtown Seattle, the stadium is accessible by multiple freeways and forms of mass transit.

University of Washington(Opens in a new window)

The University of Washington (commonly referred to as UW, simply Washington, or informally "U-Dub") is a large, public flagship research university in Seattle, Washington, established in 1861.

Pike Place Market(Opens in a new window)

Pike Place Market is a public market overlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Market opened August 17, 1907, and is one of the oldest continuously operated public farmers' markets in the United States. It is a place of business for many small farmers, craftspeople and merchants. Named after the central street, Pike Place runs northwest from Union Street to Virginia Street. With more than 10 million visitors annually, Pike Place Market is Seattle's most popular tourist destination and is the 33rd most visited tourist attraction in the world.

Seattle Center(Opens in a new window)

Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, the 74 acre Seattle Center is an arts, educational, tourism and entertainment center in Seattle. Its landmark feature is the 605 ft tall Space Needle, a now-iconic building that was, at its completion, the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. Seattle Center is located just north of Belltown in the Uptown neighborhood.

Places to stay in Seattle

Palihotel Seattle(Opens in a new window)

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Hyatt House Seattle Downtown(Opens in a new window)

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