How to get from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station in Seatac, take the 554 bus from 9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr station to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St station. Next, take the 1 LINE light rail from Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station to Seatac/Airport Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

86min$6.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Leaves from 9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr
    ID 64549
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Seatac/Airport
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Seatac/Airport Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 556, 212 and 1 LINE

To get from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station in Seatac, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 556 bus from 9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr station to Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 212 bus and finally take the 1 LINE light rail from Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station to Seatac/Airport Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

79min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 556
556
Bus - 212212
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Leaves from 9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr
    ID 64549
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    U-District Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1
    ID 67014
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Downtown Seattle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Seatac/Airport
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Seatac/Airport Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station

The distance between Issaquah, Seatac and Seatac/Airport Station, Seatac is approximately 32.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seatac – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Issaquah

Issaquah is located at Issaquah, Seatac and the nearest public transit station is Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride - Bay 1.

Bus stations close to Issaquah:

  • Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride - Bay 1
  • Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride - Bay 3
  • Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride - Bay 4

Public transit stations close to Seatac/Airport Station, Seatac

Seatac/Airport Station is located at Seatac/Airport Station, Seatac and the nearest public transit station is Sea-Tac Airport.

Train stations close to Seatac/Airport Station:

  • Tukwila Station
  • Tukwila Amtrak

Bus stations close to Seatac/Airport Station:

  • Sea-Tac Airport
  • International Blvd & S 170th St
  • Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 556, 212 and 1 LINE

To get from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station in Seatac, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 556 bus from 9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr station to Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 212 bus and finally take the 1 LINE light rail from Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station to Seatac/Airport Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

79min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 556
556
Bus - 212212
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Leaves from 9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr
    ID 64549
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    U-District Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastgate Park & Ride - Bay 1
    ID 67014
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Downtown Seattle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Seatac/Airport
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Seatac/Airport Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 554, Bus line 1 LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 556, Bus line 212, Bus line 1 LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Issaquah and Seatac/Airport Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station?

    The 554 bus line goes from 9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr station near Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Downtown Seattle station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Downtown Seattle station near Seatac/Airport Station in Seatac.

  • How long does it take to travel from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Seatac/Airport Station in Seatac by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Issaquah to get to Seatac/Airport Station?

    Get on the 554 bus from the 9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr stop near Issaquah in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Issaquah and Seatac/Airport Station?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Seattle station, which is closest to Seatac/Airport Station in Seatac.

  • How much is the bus fare from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station?

    The ride from Issaquah to Seatac/Airport Station costs $6.25.

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