How to get from Space Needle to Pier 56 by bus?

Space Needle to Pier 56 - Bus Schedule

The 17 bus from Space Needle to Pier 56 runs from 6:42 AM to 8:46 AM, with departures every 40 min. The trip takes about 21 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Space Needle to Pier 56 by bus

Take one direct bus from Space Needle to Pier 56 in Seattle: take the 17 bus from Denny Way & 2nd Ave N station to 3rd Ave & Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from Space Needle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Pier 56 on the Moovit app.

21min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Walk to Pier 56
Leaves from Denny Way & 2nd Ave N

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Denny Way & 2nd Ave N
    ID 2244
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Union St
    ID 450
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Pier 56
    Walk to
    Pier 56
    Alaskan Way
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Space Needle to Pier 56

The distance between Space Needle, Seattle and Pier 56, Seattle is approximately 1.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Space Needle to Pier 56 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 Pier 56

To check the bus schedule from Space Needle to Pier 56 using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Space Needle) and destination (Pier 56), 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 Pier 56?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Space Needle and Pier 56 in Seattle?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Space Needle to Pier 56 in Seattle in 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Space Needle to Pier 56 in Seattle?

    The 17 bus line goes from Denny Way & 2nd Ave N station near Space Needle to 3rd Ave & Union St station near Pier 56 in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Space Needle to Pier 56 in Seattle by bus?

    The total travel time between Space Needle and Pier 56 in Seattle by bus is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Space Needle to get to Pier 56 in Seattle?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Denny Way & 2nd Ave N stop near Space Needle in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Space Needle and Pier 56 in Seattle?

    Get off the bus at the 3rd Ave & Union St stop, which is closest to Pier 56 in Seattle.

  • When is the first bus from Space Needle to Pier 56 in Seattle?

    The first bus from Space Needle to Pier 56 in Seattle is Blue Ridge/Crown Hill - Ballard - Downtown Seattle. It leaves the 3rd Ave & Cedar St stop at 9:22 PM.

  • When is the last train from Space Needle to Pier 56 in Seattle?

    The last train from Space Needle to Pier 56 in Seattle is the Seattle Center - Westlake line. It leaves the Seattle Center station at 4:00 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Space Needle to Pier 56?

    The ride from Space Needle to Pier 56 costs $2.75.

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