How to get from Des Moines to Cottage Lake by bus and light rail?

From Des Moines to Cottage Lake by bus and light rail

To get from Des Moines to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 LINE light rail from Kent Des Moines station to Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 545 bus and finally take the 222 bus from West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way station to Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

143min$9.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 545
545
Bus - 222222
Leaves from Kent Des Moines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Kent Des Moines
    0.75 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 545545
    Wait for bus
    545
    Redmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way
    ID 72458
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - 222222
    Wait for bus
    222
    Cottage Lake Education Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    Ride to bus station
    Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    ID 71831
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Moines to Cottage Lake by bus and light rail via 1 LINE, 542 and 222

To get from Des Moines to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 LINE light rail from Kent Des Moines station to University of Washington Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 542 bus and finally take the 222 bus from West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way station to Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

133min$9.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 542
542
Bus - 222222
Leaves from Kent Des Moines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Kent Des Moines
    0.75 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University of Washington Station
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1
    ID 29247
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Redmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way
    ID 72458
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 222222
    Wait for bus
    222
    Cottage Lake Education Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    Ride to bus station
    Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    ID 71831
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Moines to Cottage Lake

The distance between Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Cottage Lake, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 43.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Moines to Cottage Lake by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Des Moines

Des Moines is located at Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St.

Bus stations close to Des Moines:

  • Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
  • 24th Ave S & S 226th St
  • 24th Ave S & S 223rd St

Public transit stations close to Cottage Lake, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Cottage Lake is located at Cottage Lake, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Avondale Rd NE & NE 159th St.

Bus stations close to Cottage Lake:

  • Avondale Rd NE & NE 159th St
  • Avondale Rd NE & Tolt Pipeline Trl
  • Avondale Rd NE & NE 165th St

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Alternative route from Des Moines to Cottage Lake by bus and light rail via 1 LINE, 542 and 222

To get from Des Moines to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 LINE light rail from Kent Des Moines station to University of Washington Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 542 bus and finally take the 222 bus from West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way station to Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

133min$9.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 542
542
Bus - 222222
Leaves from Kent Des Moines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Kent Des Moines
    0.75 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University of Washington Station
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1
    ID 29247
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Redmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way
    ID 72458
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 222222
    Wait for bus
    222
    Cottage Lake Education Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    Ride to bus station
    Avondale Rd NE & NE 155th St
    ID 71831
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cottage Lake?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 545, Bus line 222.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Moines to Cottage Lake?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 542, Bus line 222.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Des Moines and Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Des Moines to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Kent Des Moines station near Des Moines to Lynnwood City Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Lynnwood City Center station near Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Moines to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Moines and Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Des Moines to get to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Kent Des Moines station near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Des Moines and Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the light rail at the Lynnwood City Center stop, which is closest to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Des Moines to Cottage Lake?

    The ride from Des Moines to Cottage Lake costs $9.00.

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