How to get from Elma to Mercer Island by bus and train?

From Elma to Mercer Island by bus and train

To get from Elma to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 45 bus from Main & 2nd Eastbound station to Centralia - Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 554 bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 554
554
Leaves from Main & 2nd Eastbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & 2nd Eastbound
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Centralia - Amtrak / Lucky Eagle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centralia - Amtrak
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Centralia Amtrak Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle
    111 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way
    ID 2349
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Issaquah
  • 9
    Ride to bus station N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    ID 64065
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elma to Mercer Island by bus and train via 45, AMTRAK CASCADES and 550

To get from Elma to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 45 bus from Main & 2nd Eastbound station to Centralia - Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 550 bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min.

255min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Main & 2nd Eastbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & 2nd Eastbound
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Centralia - Amtrak / Lucky Eagle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centralia - Amtrak
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Centralia Amtrak Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle
    111 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way
    ID 2349
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Bellevue
  • 9
    Ride to bus station N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    ID 64065
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elma to Mercer Island

The distance between Elma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Mercer Island, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 117.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elma to Mercer Island by bus and train, 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 Elma

Elma is located at Elma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Main & 2nd Eastbound.

Bus stations close to Elma:

  • Main & 2nd Eastbound
  • Main & 1st Eastbound
  • E Main & N A St Westbound

Public transit stations close to Mercer Island, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Mercer Island is located at Mercer Island, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is 78th Ave SE & SE 28th St.

Bus stations close to Mercer Island:

  • 78th Ave SE & SE 28th St
  • 78th Ave SE & SE 32nd St
  • Island Crest Way & SE 32nd St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elma to Mercer Island by bus and train via 45, AMTRAK CASCADES and 550

To get from Elma to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 45 bus from Main & 2nd Eastbound station to Centralia - Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 550 bus from 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min.

255min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Main & 2nd Eastbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & 2nd Eastbound
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Centralia - Amtrak / Lucky Eagle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centralia - Amtrak
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Centralia Amtrak Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle
    111 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way
    ID 2349
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Bellevue
  • 9
    Ride to bus station N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2
    ID 64065
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elma to Mercer Island?

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line 45, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 554.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elma to Mercer Island?

    The alternative route takes 255 minutes, using Bus line 45, Bus line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line 550.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elma and Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elma to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 45 bus line goes from Main & 2nd Eastbound station near Elma to Centralia - Amtrak / Lucky Eagle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Centralia - Amtrak / Lucky Eagle station near Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

  • How long does it take to travel from Elma to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Elma and Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and train is about 4 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elma to get to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 45 bus from the Main & 2nd Eastbound stop near Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elma and Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Centralia - Amtrak / Lucky Eagle stop, which is closest to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.