How to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to University of Washington Station station. Next, take the 255 bus from Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3 station to South Kirkland Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

65min$6.00
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 255255
Walk to Kirkland
Leaves from Seatac/Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Northgate
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University of Washington Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3
    ID 25240
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Totem Lake Transit Center Kirkland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kirkland
    Walk to
    Kirkland
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 560 bus from Seatac Station station to Bellevue TC - Bay 7 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 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

76min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 560560
Bus - 250250
Walk to Kirkland
Leaves from Seatac Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seatac Station
    ID 2282
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 560560
    Wait for bus
    560
    560e Bellevue Via Sea-Tac Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellevue TC - Bay 7
    ID 3586
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10
    ID 69021
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland

The distance between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Kirkland, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 24.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Seatac Station.

Bus stations close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:

  • Seatac Station
  • International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
  • International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1

Public transit stations close to Kirkland, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Kirkland is located at Kirkland, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Belred.

Bus stations close to Kirkland:

  • 108th Ave NE & NE 38th Pl
  • 108th Ave NE & NE 39th St
  • South Kirkland Park & Ride

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 560 bus from Seatac Station station to Bellevue TC - Bay 7 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 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

76min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 560560
Bus - 250250
Walk to Kirkland
Leaves from Seatac Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seatac Station
    ID 2282
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 560560
    Wait for bus
    560
    560e Bellevue Via Sea-Tac Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellevue TC - Bay 7
    ID 3586
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10
    ID 69021
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 255.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 560, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Kirkland?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Northgate station near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac to University of Washington Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till University of Washington Station station near Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac and Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to get to Kirkland?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Northgate station near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Kirkland?

    Get off the light rail at the University of Washington Station stop, which is closest to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland?

    The ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland costs $6.00.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More