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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Burien is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Burien?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3rd Ave & Columbia St and arriving at Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Seattle and Burien?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Symphony and arriving at Tukwila Int'l Blvd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Seattle to Burien?

The distance between Seattle and Burien is 13 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Seattle to Burien without a car is to tram which takes 32 min and costs $3.

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

The tram from Symphony to Tukwila Int'l Blvd takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Burien bus from?

Seattle to Burien bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 3rd Ave & Columbia St station.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Burien train from?

Seattle to Burien train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Symphony station.

Where does the Seattle to Burien bus arrive?

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

Where does the Seattle to Burien train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Seattle to Burien?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Burien is 11 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Seattle to Burien.

Where can I stay near Burien?

There are 976+ hotels available in Burien.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Burien 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 Symphony to Tukwila Int'l Blvdtram 1 Line
32 min
$3
Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Seattle to Buriencar 10.5 mi
14 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Columbia St to Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th Stbus H Line
40 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Seattle to Burientaxi 10.5 mi
14 min
$30–45

Seattle to Burien by tram

878Weekly Trams

32 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 12.9 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Symphony to Tukwila Int'l Blvd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from 3rd Ave & Columbia St to Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min.

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