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

By bus and light rail

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland Avenue in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

81min$6.00
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 255255
Walk to Kirkland Avenue
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
    Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2
    ID 73814
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kirkland Avenue
    Walk to
    Kirkland Avenue
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland Avenue in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

88min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 560560
Bus - 250250
Walk to Kirkland Avenue
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
    Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2
    ID 73814
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kirkland Avenue
    Walk to
    Kirkland Avenue
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland Avenue

The distance between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Kirkland and Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland is approximately 28.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland Avenue by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kirkland – 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, Kirkland 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 Avenue, Kirkland

Kirkland Avenue is located at Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland and the nearest public transit station is Market St & 4th Ave.

Bus stations close to Kirkland Avenue:

  • Market St & 4th Ave
  • Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 4
  • Market St & Waverly Way

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland Avenue in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

88min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 560560
Bus - 250250
Walk to Kirkland Avenue
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
    Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2
    ID 73814
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kirkland Avenue
    Walk to
    Kirkland Avenue
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kirkland Avenue?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 255.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 560, Bus line 250.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    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 Avenue in Kirkland.

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

    The total travel time between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac and Kirkland Avenue in Kirkland by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    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 Avenue?

    Get off the light rail at the University of Washington Station stop, which is closest to Kirkland Avenue in Kirkland.

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

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

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