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How to get from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien by bus and light rail?

From I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien by bus and light rail

To get from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien in Burien, take the 1 LINE light rail from U District Station station to Symphony station. Next, 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 14 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from I-5 & NE 45th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

74min$5.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from U District Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    U District Station
    580 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
    Symphony
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 468
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - H LINEH LINE
    Wait for bus
    H LINE
    Burien Transit Center Westwood Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St
    ID 52281
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burien
    Walk to
    Burien
    Southwest 148th Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien by bus and light rail via 2 LINE and H LINE

To get from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien in Burien, take the 2 LINE light rail from U District Station station to Symphony station. Next, 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 12 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from I-5 & NE 45th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

72min$5.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from U District Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    U District Station
    580 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Symphony
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 468
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - H LINEH LINE
    Wait for bus
    H LINE
    Burien Transit Center Westwood Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St
    ID 52281
    43 min
  • 7
    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 I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien

The distance between I-5 & NE 45th St and Burien is approximately 16.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from I-5 & NE 45th St 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 I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien

To check the bus and light rail schedule from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (I-5 & NE 45th St) 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.

Alternative route from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien by bus and light rail via 2 LINE and H LINE

To get from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien in Burien, take the 2 LINE light rail from U District Station station to Symphony station. Next, 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 12 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from I-5 & NE 45th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Burien on the Moovit app.

72min$5.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - H LINEH LINE
Walk to Burien
Leaves from U District Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    U District Station
    580 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Symphony
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 468
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - H LINEH LINE
    Wait for bus
    H LINE
    Burien Transit Center Westwood Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 148th St
    ID 52281
    43 min
  • 7
    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 I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line H LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Light Rail line 2 LINE, Bus line H LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between I-5 & NE 45th St and Burien?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from U District Station station near I-5 & NE 45th St in Seattle to Federal Way Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Federal Way Downtown station near Burien.

  • How long does it take to travel from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between I-5 & NE 45th St and Burien by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near I-5 & NE 45th St to get to Burien?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the U District Station station near I-5 & NE 45th St in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between I-5 & NE 45th St and Burien?

    Get off the light rail at the Federal Way Downtown stop, which is closest to Burien.

  • How much is the light rail fare from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien?

    The ride from I-5 & NE 45th St to Burien costs $5.75.