How to get from Bellevue to Space Needle by bus, light rail and train?

Bellevue to Space Needle - Bus Schedule

The 218 bus from Bellevue to Space Needle runs from 5:43 AM to 9:11 AM, with departures every 20-35 min. The trip takes about 46 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bellevue to Space Needle by bus, light rail and train

To get from Bellevue to Space Needle in Seattle, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: 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, you’ll have to switch to the 2 LINE light rail and finally take the MONORAIL train from Westlake Station station to Seattle Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Bellevue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Space Needle on the Moovit app.

46min$7.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 218218
Light Rail - 2 LINE
2 LINE
Train - MONORAILMONORAIL
Walk to Space Needle
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
    Westlake Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - MONORAILMONORAIL
    Wait for train
    MONORAIL
    Seattle Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle Center
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    Broad Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bellevue to Space Needle

The distance between Bellevue, Seattle and Space Needle, Seattle is approximately 11.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellevue to Space Needle by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Bellevue to Space Needle

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Bellevue to Space Needle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bellevue) and destination (Space Needle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, 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, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bellevue to Space Needle?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 218, Light Rail line 2 LINE, Train line MONORAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bellevue and Space Needle?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bellevue to Space Needle?

    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 and one train line till N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station near Space Needle in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bellevue to Space Needle by bus, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Bellevue in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Space Needle in Seattle by bus, light rail and train is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bellevue to get to Space Needle?

    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 Space Needle?

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

  • How much is the total bus, light rail and train fare from Bellevue to Space Needle?

    The ride from Bellevue to Space Needle costs $7.75.

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