How to get from Mercer Island to Kirkland by bus?

From Mercer Island to Kirkland by bus

To get from Mercer Island to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 550 bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 station to Bellevue Tc - Bays 11 & 12 station. Next, take the 249 bus from Bellevue Tc - Bays 11 & 12 station to South Kirkland Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus schedule from Mercer Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kirkland on the Moovit app.

32min$6.00
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 249249
Walk to Kirkland
Leaves from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mercer Island
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Bellevue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellevue Tc - Bays 11 & 12
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Spring District Station Downtown Bellevue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kirkland
    Walk to
    Kirkland
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mercer Island to Kirkland by bus via 550 and 250

To get from Mercer Island to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 550 bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 station to Bellevue Tc - Bays 11 & 12 station. Next, take the 250 bus from Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10 station to South Kirkland Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus schedule from Mercer Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kirkland on the Moovit app.

29min$6.00
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 250250
Walk to Kirkland
Leaves from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mercer Island
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Bellevue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellevue Tc - Bays 11 & 12
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10
    ID 69021
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Avondale Bear Creek P&R
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kirkland
    Walk to
    Kirkland
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mercer Island to Kirkland

The distance between Mercer Island, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Kirkland, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 7.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mercer Island to Kirkland 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 Mercer Island to Kirkland

To check the bus schedule from Mercer Island to Kirkland using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mercer Island) and destination (Kirkland), 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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Alternative route from Mercer Island to Kirkland by bus via 550 and 250

To get from Mercer Island to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 550 bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 station to Bellevue Tc - Bays 11 & 12 station. Next, take the 250 bus from Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10 station to South Kirkland Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus schedule from Mercer Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kirkland on the Moovit app.

29min$6.00
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 250250
Walk to Kirkland
Leaves from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mercer Island
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Bellevue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellevue Tc - Bays 11 & 12
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10
    ID 69021
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Avondale Bear Creek P&R
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kirkland
    Walk to
    Kirkland
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Kirkland?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line 249.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mercer Island to Kirkland?

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mercer Island and Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mercer Island to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 550 bus line goes from Bellevue station near Mercer Island to Bellevue Tc - Bays 11 & 12 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bellevue Tc - Bays 11 & 12 station near Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mercer Island to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus?

    The total travel time between Mercer Island and Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mercer Island to get to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 550 bus from the Bellevue stop near Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mercer Island and Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Bellevue Tc - Bays 11 & 12 stop, which is closest to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • When is the last bus from Mercer Island to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The last bus from Mercer Island to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA is the Bellevue - Seattle line. It leaves the N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 stop at 5:43 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mercer Island to Kirkland?

    The ride from Mercer Island to Kirkland costs $6.00.

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