How to get from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien by bus and light rail?

From NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien by bus and light rail

To get from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 79 bus from NE 55th St & 39th Ave NE station to U District Station - Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 LINE light rail and finally take the H LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

84min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7979
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from NE 55th St & 39th Ave NE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE 55th St & 39th Ave NE
    ID 10010
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    University District Sand Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    U District Station - Bay 4
    ID 9134
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    U District Station
    110 yd • 2 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
    Symphony
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 468
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - H LINEH LINE
    Wait for bus
    H LINE
    Burien Transit Center Westwood Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St
    ID 52281
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Burien
    Walk to
    Burien
    Southwest 148th Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien by bus and light rail via 79, 2 LINE and H LINE

To get from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 79 bus from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE station to Roosevelt Station - Bay 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 LINE light rail and finally take the H LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

102min$5.75
Bus - 7979
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Roosevelt Station Sand Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Station - Bay 2
    ID 36940
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Roosevelt Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Symphony
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 468
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - H LINEH LINE
    Wait for bus
    H LINE
    Burien Transit Center Westwood Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St
    ID 52281
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Burien
    Walk to
    Burien
    Southwest 148th Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien

The distance between NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE and Burien is approximately 18.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Burien – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien

To check the bus and light rail schedule from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE) and destination (Burien), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien by bus and light rail via 79, 2 LINE and H LINE

To get from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 79 bus from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE station to Roosevelt Station - Bay 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 LINE light rail and finally take the H LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

102min$5.75
Bus - 7979
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Roosevelt Station Sand Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Station - Bay 2
    ID 36940
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Roosevelt Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Symphony
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 468
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - H LINEH LINE
    Wait for bus
    H LINE
    Burien Transit Center Westwood Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St
    ID 52281
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Burien
    Walk to
    Burien
    Southwest 148th Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 79, Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line H LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 79, Light Rail line 2 LINE, Bus line H LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE and Burien?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien?

    The 79 bus line goes from NE 55th St & 39th Ave NE station near NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE in Seattle to University District Sand Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till University District Sand Point station near Burien.

  • How long does it take to travel from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE and Burien by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to get to Burien?

    Get on the 79 bus from the NE 55th St & 39th Ave NE stop near NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE and Burien?

    Get off the bus at the University District Sand Point stop, which is closest to Burien.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien?

    The ride from NE 55th St & 40th Ave NE to Burien costs $5.75.

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