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

Seatac to Space Needle - Bus Schedule

The 161 bus from Seatac to Space Needle usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 15 min-1 hr 15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 2 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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

To get from Seatac to Space Needle in Seattle, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 161 bus from International Blvd & S 188th St station to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 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 2 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Seatac may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Space Needle on the Moovit app.

62min$7.75
Bus - 161161
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Train - MONORAILMONORAIL
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from International Blvd & S 188th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Seatac
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Burien Transit Center Seattle Tacoma International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
    ID 60900
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    10 yd • 1 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
    39 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 Seatac to Space Needle

The distance between Seatac, Seattle and Space Needle, Seattle is approximately 17.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seatac 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 Seatac to Space Needle

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 161, Light Rail line 1 LINE, Train line MONORAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seatac 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 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seatac to Space Needle?

    The 161 bus line goes from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 station near Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Seatac/Airport Station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Seatac/Airport Station near Space Needle in Seattle.

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

    The total travel time between Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Space Needle in Seattle by bus, light rail and train is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 161 bus from the International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 stop near Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Seatac/Airport Station, which is closest to Space Needle in Seattle.

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

    The ride from Seatac to Space Needle costs $7.75.

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