How to get from Space Needle to Lake Union by bus?

Space Needle to Lake Union - Bus Schedule

The 8 bus from Space Needle to Lake Union runs from 12:29 AM to 12:00 AM, with departures every 10 min-4 hr 35 min. The trip takes about 28 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Space Needle to Lake Union by bus

To get from Space Needle to Lake Union in Seattle, take the 8 bus from Denny Way & 5th Ave N station to Denny Way & Fairview Ave station. Next, take the 70 bus from Fairview Ave & Denny Way station to Eastlake Ave E & E Howe St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from Space Needle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Lake Union on the Moovit app.

28min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Bus - 7070
Walk to Lake Union
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
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Mount Baker Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denny Way & Fairview Ave
    ID 2260
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairview Ave & Denny Way
    ID 10280
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    U-District Station Eastlake
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastlake Ave E & E Howe St
    ID 9480
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lake Union
    Walk to
    Lake Union
    Lake Union, Seattle, WA, USA
    710 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Space Needle to Lake Union

The distance between Space Needle, Seattle and Lake Union, Seattle is approximately 2.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Space Needle to Lake Union by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Space Needle to Lake Union

To check the bus schedule from Space Needle to Lake Union using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Space Needle) and destination (Lake Union), 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Space Needle and Lake Union in Seattle?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Space Needle to Lake Union in Seattle?

    The 8 bus line goes from Denny Way & 5th Ave N station near Space Needle to Denny Way & Fairview Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Denny Way & Fairview Ave station near Lake Union in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Space Needle to Lake Union in Seattle by bus?

    The total travel time between Space Needle and Lake Union in Seattle by bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Space Needle to get to Lake Union in Seattle?

    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 Lake Union in Seattle?

    Get off the bus at the Denny Way & Fairview Ave stop, which is closest to Lake Union in Seattle.

  • When is the first bus from Space Needle to Lake Union in Seattle?

    The first bus from Space Needle to Lake Union in Seattle is University District - Eastlake - Downtown Seattle. It leaves the Fairview Ave & Denny Way stop at 9:23 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Space Needle to Lake Union?

    The ride from Space Needle to Lake Union costs $2.75.

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