How to get from Alki Beach to Mercer Island by bus and light rail?

Alki Beach to Mercer Island - Bus Schedule

The 50 bus from Alki Beach to Mercer Island runs from 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM, with departures every 10 min-5 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alki Beach to Mercer Island by bus and light rail

To get from Alki Beach to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 50 bus from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW station to Sodo Busway & S Lander St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 LINE light rail and finally take the 2 LINE light rail from Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station to Mercer Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Alki Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Mercer Island on the Moovit app.

69min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Walk to Mercer Island
Leaves from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW
    ID 14960
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Othello Station South Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sodo Busway & S Lander St
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sodo Station
    80 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
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    6 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Downtown Redmond
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mercer Island
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mercer Island
    Walk to
    Mercer Island
    90 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alki Beach to Mercer Island

The distance between Alki Beach, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Mercer Island, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 13.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alki Beach to Mercer Island 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Alki Beach to Mercer Island

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 50, Light Rail line 1 LINE, Light Rail line 2 LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alki Beach and Mercer Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alki Beach to Mercer Island?

    The 50 bus line goes from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW station near Alki Beach in Seattle to Sodo Busway & S Lander St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till Sodo Busway & S Lander St station near Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alki Beach to Mercer Island by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Alki Beach in Seattle and Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alki Beach to get to Mercer Island?

    Get on the 50 bus from the Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW stop near Alki Beach in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alki Beach and Mercer Island?

    Get off the bus at the Sodo Busway & S Lander St station, which is closest to Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Alki Beach to Mercer Island?

    The ride from Alki Beach to Mercer Island costs $5.75.

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