How to get from Seattle to Burien by bus?

From Seattle to Burien by bus

Take one direct bus from Seattle to Burien in Burien: take the H LINE bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way station to Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from Seattle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

43min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from Columbia St & Alaskan Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia St & Alaskan Way
    ID 1558
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - H LINEH LINE
    Wait for bus
    H LINE
    Burien Transit Center Westwood Village
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St
    ID 52281
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Burien
    Walk to
    Burien
    Southwest 148th Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Seattle to Burien by bus and light rail

To get from Seattle to Burien in Burien, take the 1 LINE light rail from Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station to Tukwila International Boulevard station. Next, take the F LINE bus from Tukwila International Blvd Station station to Burien Transit Center - Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus schedule from Seattle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

73min$5.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - F LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Tukwila International Boulevard
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tukwila International Blvd Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - F LINE
    Wait for bus
    F LINE
    Burien Southcenter
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 4
    ID 52304
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burien
    Walk to
    Burien
    Southwest 148th Street
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle to Burien

The distance between Seattle and Burien is approximately 11.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle to Burien by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Burien – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Seattle to Burien

To check the bus schedule from Seattle to Burien using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seattle) and destination (Burien), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Seattle to Burien by bus and light rail

To get from Seattle to Burien in Burien, take the 1 LINE light rail from Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street station to Tukwila International Boulevard station. Next, take the F LINE bus from Tukwila International Blvd Station station to Burien Transit Center - Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus schedule from Seattle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

73min$5.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - F LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pioneer Square Station Entrance B James Street
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Tukwila International Boulevard
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tukwila International Blvd Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - F LINE
    Wait for bus
    F LINE
    Burien Southcenter
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 4
    ID 52304
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burien
    Walk to
    Burien
    Southwest 148th Street
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Burien?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line H LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Seattle to Burien?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line F LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Burien?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Seattle in Seattle to Burien in Burien in 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seattle to Burien?

    The H LINE bus line goes from Columbia St & Alaskan Way station near Seattle in Seattle to Burien Transit Center Westwood Village station near Burien in Burien.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle to Burien by bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle and Burien by bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Seattle to get to Burien?

    Get on the H LINE bus from the Columbia St & Alaskan Way stop near Seattle in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Seattle and Burien?

    Get off the bus at the Burien Transit Center Westwood Village stop, which is closest to Burien.

  • When is the last bus from Seattle to Burien?

    The last bus from Seattle in Seattle to Burien in Burien is the Burien TC - Westwood Village - Downtown Seattle line. It leaves the Columbia St & Alaskan Way stop at 8:20 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Seattle to Burien?

    The ride from Seattle to Burien costs $2.75.

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