How to get from Union Station to Seattle by bus?

Union Station to Seattle - Bus Schedule

The 590 bus from Union Station to Seattle runs from 4:58 AM to 8:38 AM, with departures every 10-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 41 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Station to Seattle by bus

To get from Union Station to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 590 bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St station to Bus Wy & S Spokane St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the C LINE bus from 35th Ave SW & SW Avalon Way station to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Seattle on the Moovit app.

101min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 590590
Bus - 5050
Bus - C LINE
Walk to Seattle
Leaves from Pacific Ave & S 19th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Ave & S 19th St
    ID 1901
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 590590
    Wait for bus
    590
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Wy & S Spokane St
    ID 670
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sodo Busway & S Spokane St
    ID 99252
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    West Seattle South Downtown Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    35th Ave SW & SW Avalon Way
    ID 22830
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 20250
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Seattle
    Walk to
    Seattle
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Seattle

The distance between Union Station, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Seattle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 37.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Seattle by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Union Station to Seattle

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 590, Bus line 50, Bus line C LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Seattle?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Station to Seattle?

    The 590 bus line goes from Pacific Ave & S 19th St station near Union Station in Tacoma to Bus Wy & S Spokane St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bus Wy & S Spokane St station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Seattle by bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Tacoma and Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Station to get to Seattle?

    Get on the 590 bus from the Pacific Ave & S 19th St stop near Union Station in Tacoma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Station and Seattle?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Wy & S Spokane St stop, which is closest to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Station to Seattle?

    The ride from Union Station to Seattle costs $4.75.

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