How to get fromSeattle to Kirklandby tram, bus, taxi, car or foot

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

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Tram, line 255 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to Univ of Washingtontram 1 Line / ...
2. Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Avebus 255
45 min
$6
Drive 11.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Seattle to Kirklandcar 11.4 mi
16 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Seattle to Kirklandtaxi 11.4 mi
16 min
$40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Seattle to Kirklandwalk 11.3 mi
3h 37m
Line 70 bus, line 255 bus
1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St to NE Campus Pkwy & Brooklyn Ave NE - Bay 1bus 70
2. Take the bus from NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NE - Bay 2 to Market St & 8th Avebus 255
1h 7m
$3

Seattle to Kirkland by tram and bus

489Weekly Services

45 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13.6 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

You can take a bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St to Market St & 8th Ave via NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NE - Bay 2 in around 1h 7m.

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

Kirkland is a city in King County, Washington, United States. A suburb east of Seattle, its population was 92,175 in the 2020 U.S. census which made it the sixth largest city in King County and the twelfth largest city in the state of Washington. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Kirkland

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.

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.

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 Kirkland

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The Heathman Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

$776

Downtown Kirkland Lakeview House and Guest Cottage(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

$151

Studio Zen in Kirkland(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

$331

Relaxing View and Walking Distance to downtown Kirkland! Easy freeway access.(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

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