How to get from Bellevue to International District / Chinatown by bus and light rail?

Bellevue to International District / Chinatown - Bus Schedule

The 218 bus from Bellevue to International District / Chinatown runs from 5:43 AM to 9:11 AM, with departures every 20-35 min. The trip takes about 27 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bellevue to International District / Chinatown by bus and light rail

To get from Bellevue to International District/Chinatown in Seattle, take the 218 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. Next, take the 2 LINE light rail from Mercer Island station to Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to International District / Chinatown on the Moovit app.

27min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 218218
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Mercer Island Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mercer Island
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellevue to International District / Chinatown

The distance between Bellevue, Seattle and International District / Chinatown, Seattle is approximately 9.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellevue to International District / Chinatown by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Bellevue to International District / Chinatown

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Bellevue to International District / Chinatown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bellevue) and destination (International District / Chinatown), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bellevue to International District / Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 218, Light Rail line 2 LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bellevue and International District/Chinatown?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bellevue to International District/Chinatown?

    The 218 bus line goes from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station near International District/Chinatown in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bellevue to International District/Chinatown by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and International District/Chinatown in Seattle by bus and light rail is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bellevue to get to International District/Chinatown?

    Get on the 218 bus from the I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 stop near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bellevue and International District/Chinatown?

    Get off the bus at the N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station, which is closest to International District/Chinatown in Seattle.

  • How much is the bus fare from Bellevue to International District/Chinatown?

    The ride from Bellevue to International District/Chinatown costs $5.75.

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