How to get from Space Needle to Kirkland by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Space Needle to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 8 bus from Denny Way & 5th Ave N station to E John St & Broadway E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 LINE light rail and finally 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 53 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

53min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 255255
Walk to Kirkland
Leaves from Denny Way & 5th Ave N

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Denny Way & 5th Ave N
    ID 2245
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Mount Baker Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E John St & Broadway E
    ID 29270
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Capitol Hill Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Northgate
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University of Washington Station
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3
    ID 25240
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Totem Lake Transit Center Kirkland
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kirkland
    Walk to
    Kirkland
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Space Needle to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 131 bus from Wall St & 5th Ave station to 3rd Ave & Pike St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 545 bus and finally take the 255 bus from Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne) station to South Kirkland Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

43min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 131131
Bus - 545
545
Bus - 255255
Walk to Kirkland
Leaves from Wall St & 5th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wall St & 5th Ave
    ID 7430
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Burien Transit Center Highland Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Pike St
    ID 433
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave & Pike St
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 545545
    Wait for bus
    545
    Redmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne)
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Totem Lake Transit Center Kirkland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kirkland
    Walk to
    Kirkland
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Space Needle to Kirkland

The distance between Space Needle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Kirkland, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 10.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Space Needle 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 Space Needle

Space Needle is located at Space Needle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is 5th Ave N & Broad St.

Train stations close to Space Needle:

  • Seattle Center

Bus stations close to Space Needle:

  • 5th Ave N & Broad St
  • 5th Ave N & Denny Way
  • Denny Way & 5th Ave N

Ferry stations close to Space Needle:

  • Seattle

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

Kirkland is located at Kirkland, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is South Kirkland Park & Ride.

Bus stations close to Kirkland:

  • South Kirkland Park & Ride
  • 108th Ave NE & NE 38th Pl
  • 108th Ave NE & Northup Way

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Space Needle to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 131 bus from Wall St & 5th Ave station to 3rd Ave & Pike St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 545 bus and finally take the 255 bus from Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne) station to South Kirkland Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

43min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 131131
Bus - 545
545
Bus - 255255
Walk to Kirkland
Leaves from Wall St & 5th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wall St & 5th Ave
    ID 7430
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Burien Transit Center Highland Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Pike St
    ID 433
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave & Pike St
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 545545
    Wait for bus
    545
    Redmond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Yarrow Point Fwy Station (Sr 520 & 92nd Ave Ne)
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Totem Lake Transit Center Kirkland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Kirkland Park & Ride
    ID 74450
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kirkland
    Walk to
    Kirkland
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Space Needle to Kirkland?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 255.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Space Needle to Kirkland?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 131, Bus line 545, Bus line 255.

  • Is there a direct bus between Space Needle and Kirkland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Space Needle to Kirkland?

    The 8 bus line goes from Denny Way & 5th Ave N station near Space Needle in Seattle to Mount Baker Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Mount Baker Transit Center station near Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Space Needle to Kirkland by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Space Needle in Seattle and Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Space Needle to get to Kirkland?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Denny Way & 5th Ave N stop near Space Needle in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Space Needle and Kirkland?

    Get off the bus at the Mount Baker Transit Center stop, which is closest to Kirkland in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Space Needle to Kirkland?

    The ride from Space Needle to Kirkland costs $5.00.

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