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

From Des Moines to Space Needle by bus, light rail and train

To get from Des Moines to Space Needle in Seattle, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the A LINE bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station to Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 6 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 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 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Des Moines may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Space Needle on the Moovit app.

75min$7.75
Bus - A LINE
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Train - MONORAILMONORAIL
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Moines
  • 2
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Downtown Federal Way Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 6
    ID 50479
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Kent Des Moines
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westlake Station
    46 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 Des Moines to Space Needle

The distance between Des Moines, Seattle and Space Needle, Seattle is approximately 21.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Space Needle

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Des Moines to Space Needle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Des Moines) 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 Des Moines to Space Needle?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Light Rail line 1 LINE, Train line MONORAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Moines 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 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Des Moines to Space Needle?

    The A LINE bus line goes from Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 6 station near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Kent Des Moines station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Kent Des Moines station near Space Needle in Seattle.

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

    The total travel time between Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Space Needle in Seattle by bus, light rail and train is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the A LINE bus from the Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 6 stop near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Des Moines and Space Needle?

    Get off the bus at the Kent Des Moines station, which is closest to Space Needle in Seattle.

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

    The ride from Des Moines to Space Needle costs $7.75.

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