What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Washington to Seattle?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Washington to Seattle is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Washington to Seattle?

The fastest way to get from Lake Washington to Seattle is to tram which takes 4 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Washington and Seattle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 and arriving at E John St & Broadway E - Bay 2. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Lake Washington and Seattle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Univ of Washington and arriving at Capitol Hill. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Lake Washington to Seattle?

The distance between Lake Washington and Seattle is 2 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Washington to Seattle without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Washington to Seattle without a car is to tram which takes 4 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Lake Washington to Seattle?

The tram from Univ of Washington to Capitol Hill takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Lake Washington to Seattle bus from?

Lake Washington to Seattle bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 station.

Where do I catch the Lake Washington to Seattle train from?

Lake Washington to Seattle train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Univ of Washington station.

Where does the Lake Washington to Seattle bus arrive?

Lake Washington to Seattle bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at E John St & Broadway E - Bay 2 station.

Where does the Lake Washington to Seattle train arrive?

Lake Washington to Seattle train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Capitol Hill station.

Can I drive from Lake Washington to Seattle?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Washington to Seattle is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Lake Washington to Seattle.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1433+ hotels available in Seattle.

Lake Washington to Seattle - 5 ways to travel via tram, line 43 bus, and taxi

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

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 Univ of Washington to Capitol Hilltram 1 Line
4 min
$3
Drive 10 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bellevue to Seattlecar 10 mi
14 min
$2–3
Line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to E John St & Broadway E - Bay 2bus 43
17 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bellevue to Seattletaxi 10 mi
14 min
$30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Bellevue to Seattlewalk 9.7 mi
3h 7m

Lake Washington to Seattle by tram

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4 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lake Washington to Seattle.

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Lake Washington, WA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Univ of Washington to Capitol Hill every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to E John St & Broadway E - Bay 2 hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min.

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