How to get from Columbia City Station to Burien by bus and light rail?

From Columbia City Station to Burien by bus and light rail

To get from Columbia City Station to Burien you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 LINE light rail from Columbia City Station station to Tukwila International Boulevard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F LINE bus and finally take the H LINE bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 3 station to Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Columbia City Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

44min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - F LINE
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from Columbia City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Columbia City Station
  • 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
    16 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burien Transit Center - Bay 3
    ID 52303
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - H LINEH LINE
    Wait for bus
    H LINE
    Downtown Seattle Westwood Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St
    ID 51403
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Burien
    Walk to
    Burien
    Southwest 148th Street
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Columbia City Station to Burien by bus and light rail via 1 LINE and F LINE

To get from Columbia City Station to Burien in Burien, take the 1 LINE light rail from Columbia City Station 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 48 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Columbia City Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

48min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - F LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from Columbia City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Columbia City Station
  • 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
    16 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 Columbia City Station to Burien

The distance between Columbia City Station and Burien is approximately 12.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia City Station 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 Columbia City Station to Burien

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Columbia City Station to Burien using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Columbia City Station) 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 Columbia City Station to Burien by bus and light rail via 1 LINE and F LINE

To get from Columbia City Station to Burien in Burien, take the 1 LINE light rail from Columbia City Station 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 48 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Columbia City Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

48min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - F LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from Columbia City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Columbia City Station
  • 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
    16 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 Columbia City Station to Burien?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line F LINE, Bus line H LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Columbia City Station to Burien?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line F LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Columbia City Station and Burien?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Columbia City Station to Burien?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Federal Way Downtown station near Columbia City Station in Seattle to Tukwila International Boulevard station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Tukwila International Boulevard station near Burien.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbia City Station to Burien by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Columbia City Station and Burien by light rail and bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Columbia City Station to get to Burien?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Federal Way Downtown station near Columbia City Station in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Columbia City Station and Burien?

    Get off the light rail at the Tukwila International Boulevard stop, which is closest to Burien.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Columbia City Station to Burien?

    The ride from Columbia City Station to Burien costs $5.75.

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