How to get from Seatac to Lake Union by bus and light rail?

Seatac to Lake Union - Bus Schedule

The A LINE bus from Seatac to Lake Union usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Seatac to Lake Union by bus and light rail

To get from Seatac to Lake Union in Seattle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the A LINE bus from International Blvd & S 188th St station to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 LINE light rail and finally take the 40 bus from 3rd Ave & Pine St station to Westlake Ave N & Crockett St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Seatac may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Lake Union on the Moovit app.

75min$5.75
Bus - A LINE
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 4040
Walk to Lake Union
Leaves from International Blvd & S 188th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Seatac
  • 2
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
    ID 60900
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westlake Station
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Pine St
    ID 590
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Northgate Station Fremont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlake Ave N & Crockett St
    ID 26800
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Union
    Walk to
    Lake Union
    Lake Union
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seatac to Lake Union

The distance between Seatac, Seattle and Lake Union, Seattle is approximately 18.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seatac to Lake Union 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 Seatac to Lake Union

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Seatac to Lake Union using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seatac) and destination (Lake Union), 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 Seatac to Lake Union?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seatac and Lake Union?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seatac to Lake Union?

    The A LINE bus line goes from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 station near Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Seatac/Airport Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Seatac/Airport Station near Lake Union in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seatac to Lake Union by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Lake Union in Seattle by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Seatac to get to Lake Union?

    Get on the A LINE bus from the International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 stop near Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Seatac and Lake Union?

    Get off the bus at the Seatac/Airport Station, which is closest to Lake Union in Seattle.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Seatac to Lake Union?

    The ride from Seatac to Lake Union costs $5.75.

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