How to get from Totem Lake to Seattle by bus and light rail?

Totem Lake to Seattle - Bus Schedule

The 255 bus from Totem Lake to Seattle runs from 4:35 AM to 11:26 PM, with departures every 5-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 38 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Totem Lake to Seattle by bus and light rail

To get from Totem Lake to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 255 bus from 116th Ave NE & NE 124th St station to Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 LINE light rail and finally take the C LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Totem Lake may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Seattle on the Moovit app.

98min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 255255
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - C LINE
Walk to Seattle
Leaves from 116th Ave NE & NE 124th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    116th Ave NE & NE 124th St
    ID 85450
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    University District Kirkland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4
    ID 25755
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    University of Washington Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Symphony
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 468
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 20250
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Seattle
    Walk to
    Seattle
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Totem Lake to Seattle

The distance between Totem Lake, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Seattle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 24.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Totem Lake to Seattle 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 Totem Lake to Seattle

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 255, Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line C LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Totem Lake and Seattle?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Totem Lake to Seattle?

    The 255 bus line goes from 116th Ave NE & NE 124th St station near Totem Lake in Kirkland to Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Totem Lake to Seattle by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Totem Lake in Kirkland and Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Totem Lake to get to Seattle?

    Get on the 255 bus from the 116th Ave NE & NE 124th St stop near Totem Lake in Kirkland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Totem Lake and Seattle?

    Get off the bus at the Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 stop, which is closest to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Totem Lake to Seattle?

    The ride from Totem Lake to Seattle costs $5.75.

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