How to get from Issaquah to Seattle Center by bus and light rail?

Issaquah to Seattle Center - Bus Schedule

The 269 bus from Issaquah to Seattle Center runs from 6:31 AM to 7:45 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 4 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Issaquah to Seattle Center by bus and light rail

To get from Issaquah to Seattle Center you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 269 bus from 9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr 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 D LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Issaquah may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Seattle Center on the Moovit app.

64min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 269269
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - D LINE
Walk to Seattle Center
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
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 269269
    Wait for bus
    269
    Mercer Island Station Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    20 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
    Symphony
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 558
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - D LINE
    Wait for bus
    D LINE
    Ballard Uptown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N
    ID 2370
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Seattle Center
    Walk to
    Seattle Center
    2nd Ave N Seattle, WA 98109
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Issaquah to Seattle Center

The distance between Issaquah and Seattle Center is approximately 19.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Issaquah to Seattle Center 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 Issaquah to Seattle Center

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 269, Light Rail line 2 LINE, Bus line D LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Issaquah and Seattle Center?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Issaquah to Seattle Center?

    The 269 bus line goes from 9th Ave NE & NE Ellis Dr station near Issaquah 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 Seattle Center.

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

    The total travel time between Issaquah and Seattle Center by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Issaquah to get to Seattle Center?

    Get on the 269 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 Seattle Center?

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

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Issaquah to Seattle Center?

    The ride from Issaquah to Seattle Center costs $5.75.

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