How to get from U District Station to Cottage Lake by bus?

From U District Station to Cottage Lake by bus

To get from U District Station to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 542 bus from 15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St station to West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way station. Next, 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 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus schedule from U District Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cottage Lake on the Moovit app.

84min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 542
542
Bus - 222222
Leaves from 15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St
    ID 10912
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Redmond
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way
    ID 72458
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - 222222
    Wait for bus
    222
    Cottage Lake Education Hill
  • 5
    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

From U District Station to Cottage Lake by bus and light rail

To get from U District Station to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 2 LINE light rail from U District Station station to Westlake 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 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus schedule from U District Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cottage Lake on the Moovit app.

86min$9.00
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - 545
545
Bus - 222222
Leaves from U District Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    U District Station
  • 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
    Westlake Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave & Pike St
    100 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
    35 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
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Public transit directions from U District Station to Cottage Lake

The distance between U District Station, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Cottage Lake, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 21.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from U District Station to Cottage Lake by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from U District Station to Cottage Lake

To check the bus schedule from U District Station to Cottage Lake using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (U District Station) and destination (Cottage Lake), 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 U District Station to Cottage Lake by bus and light rail

To get from U District Station to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 2 LINE light rail from U District Station station to Westlake 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 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus schedule from U District Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cottage Lake on the Moovit app.

86min$9.00
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - 545
545
Bus - 222222
Leaves from U District Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    U District Station
  • 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
    Westlake Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave & Pike St
    100 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
    35 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from U District Station to Cottage Lake?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 542, Bus line 222.

  • What is the alternative route to get from U District Station to Cottage Lake?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Light Rail line 2 LINE, Bus line 545, Bus line 222.

  • Is there a direct bus between U District Station and Cottage Lake?

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

  • Which bus line goes from U District Station to Cottage Lake?

    The 542 bus line goes from 15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St station near U District Station in Seattle to Redmond station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Redmond station near Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from U District Station to Cottage Lake by bus?

    The total travel time between U District Station in Seattle and Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near U District Station to get to Cottage Lake?

    Get on the 542 bus from the 15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St stop near U District Station in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between U District Station and Cottage Lake?

    Get off the bus at the Redmond stop, which is closest to Cottage Lake in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from U District Station to Cottage Lake?

    The ride from U District Station to Cottage Lake costs $6.00.

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