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

Mercer Island to Seattle Center - Light Rail Schedule

The 2 LINE light rail from Mercer Island to Seattle Center usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10-15 min. The trip takes about 42 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Mercer Island to Seattle Center by bus and light rail

To get from Mercer Island to Seattle Center in Seattle, take the 2 LINE light rail from Mercer Island station to Symphony station. Next, take the 1 bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Mercer Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Seattle Center on the Moovit app.

42min$5.75
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Seattle Center
Leaves from Mercer Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mercer Island
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2 LINE2 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    2 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Symphony
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 558
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Kinnear Seattle Center W
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mercer St & Queen Anne Ave N
    ID 2370
    14 min
  • 7
    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 Mercer Island to Seattle Center

The distance between Mercer Island and Seattle Center is approximately 7.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island to Seattle Center

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

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Light Rail line 2 LINE, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Mercer Island and Seattle Center?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Mercer Island to Seattle Center?

    The 2 LINE light rail line goes from Mercer Island station near Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Symphony station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Symphony station near Seattle Center.

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

    The total travel time between Mercer Island and Seattle Center by light rail and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Mercer Island to get to Seattle Center?

    Get on the 2 LINE light rail from the Mercer Island station near Mercer Island in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Mercer Island and Seattle Center?

    Get off the light rail at the Symphony stop, which is closest to Seattle Center.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Mercer Island to Seattle Center?

    The ride from Mercer Island to Seattle Center costs $5.75.

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