How to get from Bellevue to Northgate Shell by bus and light rail?

Bellevue to Northgate Shell - Bus Schedule

The 218 bus from Bellevue to Northgate Shell runs from 5:43 AM to 9:11 AM, with departures every 20-35 min. The trip takes about 1 hr, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bellevue to Northgate Shell by bus and light rail

To get from Bellevue to Northgate Shell in Seattle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 218 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 LINE light rail and finally take the 40 bus from Northgate Station - Bay 4 station to N Northgate Way & Meridian Ave N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Northgate Shell on the Moovit app.

60min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 218218
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - 4040
Walk to Northgate Shell
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Mercer Island Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mercer Island
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Northgate Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northgate Station - Bay 4
    ID 35318
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown Seattle Ballard
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Northgate Way & Meridian Ave N
    ID 17755
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northgate Shell
    Walk to
    Northgate Shell
    1935 N Northgate Way
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellevue to Northgate Shell

The distance between Bellevue, Seattle and Northgate Shell, Seattle is approximately 19.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellevue to Northgate Shell 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 Bellevue to Northgate Shell

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 218, Light Rail line 2 LINE, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bellevue and Northgate Shell?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bellevue to Northgate Shell?

    The 218 bus line goes from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station near Northgate Shell in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bellevue to Northgate Shell by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Northgate Shell in Seattle by bus and light rail is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bellevue to get to Northgate Shell?

    Get on the 218 bus from the I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 stop near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bellevue and Northgate Shell?

    Get off the bus at the N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 stop, which is closest to Northgate Shell in Seattle.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Bellevue to Northgate Shell?

    The ride from Bellevue to Northgate Shell costs $5.75.

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