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

Seatac to Alki Beach - Bus Schedule

The 161 bus from Seatac to Alki Beach usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 15 min-1 hr 15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 22 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Seatac to Alki Beach by bus and light rail

To get from Seatac to Alki Beach in Seattle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 161 bus from International Blvd & S 188th St station to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 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 22 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Seatac may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Alki Beach on the Moovit app.

82min$5.75
Bus - 161161
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 5050
Walk to Alki Beach
Leaves from International Blvd & S 188th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Seatac
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Burien Transit Center Seattle Tacoma International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
    ID 60900
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sodo Station
    28 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 Seatac to Alki Beach

The distance between Seatac, Seattle and Alki Beach, Seattle is approximately 21.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seatac 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 Seatac to Alki Beach

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Seatac to Alki Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seatac) 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 Seatac to Alki Beach?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 161, Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 50.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seatac 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 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seatac to Alki Beach?

    The 161 bus line goes from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 station near Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Seatac/Airport Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Seatac/Airport Station near Alki Beach in Seattle.

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

    The total travel time between Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Alki Beach in Seattle by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 161 bus from the International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 stop near Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Seatac/Airport Station, which is closest to Alki Beach in Seattle.

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

    The ride from Seatac to Alki Beach costs $5.75.

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