How to get from Bellevue to Seattle, WA by bus and light rail?

From Bellevue to Seattle, WA by bus and light rail

To get from Bellevue to Seattle, WA in Seattle, take the 218 bus from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. Next, take the 2 LINE light rail from Mercer Island station to Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Seattle, WA on the Moovit app.

30min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 218218
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Walk to Seattle, WA
Leaves from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3
    ID 67019
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 218218
    Wait for bus
    218
    Mercer Island Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    6 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
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Seattle, WA
    Walk to
    Seattle, WA
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellevue to Seattle, WA

The distance between Bellevue and Seattle, WA is approximately 9.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellevue to Seattle, WA 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 Bellevue to Seattle, WA

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 218, Light Rail line 2 LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bellevue and Seattle, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bellevue to Seattle, WA?

    The 218 bus line goes from I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 station near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station near Seattle, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bellevue to Seattle, WA by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Bellevue and Seattle, WA by bus and light rail is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bellevue to get to Seattle, WA?

    Get on the 218 bus from the I-90 Expressway Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 stop near Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bellevue and Seattle, WA?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Bellevue to Seattle, WA?

    The ride from Bellevue to Seattle, WA costs $5.75.

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