How to get from Kirkland to Alki Beach by bus and light rail?

Kirkland to Alki Beach - Bus Schedule

The 255 bus from Kirkland to Alki Beach runs from 4:56 AM to 11:47 PM, with departures every 10-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 30 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Kirkland to Alki Beach by bus and light rail

To get from Kirkland to Alki Beach in Seattle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 255 bus from South Kirkland Park & Ride station to Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 LINE light rail and finally take the 50 bus from S Lander St & Sodo Busway ACS station to 63rd Ave SW & Alki Ave SW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Kirkland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Alki Beach on the Moovit app.

90min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 5050
Walk to Alki Beach
Leaves from South Kirkland Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    University District Kirkland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4
    ID 25755
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University of Washington Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sodo Station
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Lander St & Sodo Busway ACS
    ID 99261
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    West Seattle South Downtown Seattle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    63rd Ave SW & Alki Ave SW
    ID 15652
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alki Beach
    Walk to
    Alki Beach
    Seattle, WA 98116
    700 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kirkland to Alki Beach

The distance between Kirkland, Seattle and Alki Beach, Seattle is approximately 19.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkland to Alki Beach by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Kirkland to Alki Beach

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Kirkland to Alki Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kirkland) and destination (Alki Beach), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kirkland to Alki Beach?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 255, Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 50.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kirkland and Alki Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kirkland to Alki Beach?

    The 255 bus line goes from South Kirkland Park & Ride station near Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station near Alki Beach in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kirkland to Alki Beach by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Alki Beach in Seattle by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kirkland to get to Alki Beach?

    Get on the 255 bus from the South Kirkland Park & Ride stop near Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kirkland and Alki Beach?

    Get off the bus at the Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 stop, which is closest to Alki Beach in Seattle.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Kirkland to Alki Beach?

    The ride from Kirkland to Alki Beach costs $5.75.

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