There are 4 ways to get from Shoreline to Lake Union 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- Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to U Districttram 2 Line / ...
14 min$3Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shoreline to South Lake Unioncar 10.5 mi
13 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Aurora Ave N & N 170th St to Wall St & 5th Avebus E Line
37 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shoreline to South Lake Uniontaxi 10.5 mi
13 min$30–45
Shoreline to Lake Union by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shoreline to Lake Union is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Shoreline to Lake Union is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aurora Ave N & N 170th St and arriving at Wall St & 5th Ave. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shoreline North/185th and arriving at U District. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between Shoreline and Lake Union is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.
The best way to get from Shoreline to Lake Union without a car is to tram which takes 14 min and costs $3.
The tram from Shoreline North/185th to U District takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Shoreline to Lake Union bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Aurora Ave N & N 170th St station.
Shoreline to Lake Union train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Shoreline North/185th station.
Shoreline to Lake Union bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Wall St & 5th Ave station.
What companies run services between Shoreline, WA, USA and Lake Union, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Shoreline North/185th to U District every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from Aurora Ave N & N 170th St to Wall St & 5th Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Shoreline North/185th to U District
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from Aurora Ave N & N 170th St to Wall St & 5th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $30–45
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
Orange Cab - Everett
- Phone
- +1 425-783-0000
American Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 425-259-3333
- Website
- americancheckercab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shoreline to Lake Union train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at U District station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shoreline to Lake Union is 11 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Shoreline to Lake Union.
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