There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Talapus Lake by bus, taxi, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Spring St & 4th Ave to Mount Teneriffe Trailheadbus Trailhead Direct Mt. Si
- Take the taxi from Mount Teneriffe Trailhead to Talapus Laketaxi
1h 23m$68–83Drive 47.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Talapus Lakecar 47.4 mi
55 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seattle to Talapus Laketaxi 47.4 mi
55 min$150–190Tram, bus, taxi
- Take the tram from Pioneer Square to South Bellevuetram
- Take the bus from South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 2 to W North Bend Way & Sydney Ave Sbus
- Take the taxi from W North Bend Way & Sydney Ave S to Talapus Laketaxi
2h 10m$66–81
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Talapus Lake is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Talapus Lake is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $13.
The distance between Seattle and Talapus Lake is 55 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Talapus Lake without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 23m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Seattle to Talapus Lake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Talapus Lake is 48 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Seattle to Talapus Lake.
There are 24+ hotels available in Talapus Lake.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Talapus Lake, WA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Seattle to Talapus Lake. However, you can take the bus to Mount Teneriffe Trailhead then take the taxi to Talapus Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Seattle to Talapus Lake in around 55 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Pioneer Square to South Bellevue
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from Spring St & 4th Ave to Mount Teneriffe Trailhead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 2 to W North Bend Way & Sydney Ave S
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $60–190
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
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