How to get from Seattle to Space Needle by bus?

From Seattle to Space Needle by bus

To get from Seattle to Space Needle in Seattle, take the C LINE bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station to 3rd Ave & Virginia St station. Next, take the 4 bus from 3rd Ave & Virginia St station to 5th Ave N & Broad St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from Seattle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Space Needle on the Moovit app.

51min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - C LINE
Bus - 44
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 19670
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    South Lake Union Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Virginia St
    ID 600
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Seattle Pacific University Downtown Seattle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave N & Broad St
    ID 4220
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Seattle to Space Needle by bus and train

To get from Seattle to Space Needle in Seattle, take the C LINE bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station to 3rd Ave & Pike St station. Next, take the MONORAIL train from Westlake Station station to Seattle Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus schedule from Seattle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Space Needle on the Moovit app.

56min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - C LINE
Train - MONORAILMONORAIL
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 19670
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    South Lake Union Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Pike St
    ID 575
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Westlake Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MONORAILMONORAIL
    Wait for train
    MONORAIL
    Seattle Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle Center
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle to Space Needle

The distance between Seattle, Seattle and Space Needle, Seattle is approximately 10.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle to Space Needle by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Seattle to Space Needle

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

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From Seattle to Space Needle by bus and train

To get from Seattle to Space Needle in Seattle, take the C LINE bus from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station to 3rd Ave & Pike St station. Next, take the MONORAIL train from Westlake Station station to Seattle Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus schedule from Seattle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Space Needle on the Moovit app.

56min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - C LINE
Train - MONORAILMONORAIL
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 19670
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    South Lake Union Downtown Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Pike St
    ID 575
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Westlake Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MONORAILMONORAIL
    Wait for train
    MONORAIL
    Seattle Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle Center
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line C LINE, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Seattle to Space Needle?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line C LINE, Train line MONORAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seattle to Space Needle?

    The C LINE bus line goes from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to South Lake Union Downtown Seattle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South Lake Union Downtown Seattle station near Space Needle in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle to Space Needle by bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Space Needle in Seattle by bus is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the C LINE bus from the Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St stop near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the South Lake Union Downtown Seattle stop, which is closest to Space Needle in Seattle.

  • How much is the bus fare from Seattle to Space Needle?

    The ride from Seattle to Space Needle costs $2.75.

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