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 & Seneca St station. Next, take the 3 bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to 5th Ave N & Broad St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

52min$2.75
Bus - C LINE
Bus - 33
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Seattle
  • 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 & Seneca St
    ID 558
    34 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Downtown Seattle East Jefferson Street
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave N & Broad St
    ID 4220
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Seattle to Space Needle by bus via C LINE and 1

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 & Seneca St station. Next, take the 1 bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to 3rd Ave & Vine St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

51min$2.75
Bus - C LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Seattle
  • 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 & Seneca St
    ID 558
    34 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Kinnear Seattle Center W
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Vine St
    ID 1690
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    530 yd • 7 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 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 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.

Public transit stations close to Seattle

Seattle is located at Seattle, Seattle and the nearest public transit station is SW Wildwood Pl & 45th Ave SW.

Bus stations close to Seattle:

  • SW Wildwood Pl & 45th Ave SW
  • SW Wildwood Pl & 46th Ave SW
  • California Ave SW & SW Barton St

Public transit stations close to Space Needle, Seattle

Space Needle is located at Space Needle, Seattle and the nearest public transit station is 5th Ave N & Broad St.

Train stations close to Space Needle:

  • Seattle Center

Bus stations close to Space Needle:

  • 5th Ave N & Broad St
  • 3rd Ave & Cedar St
  • 3rd Ave & Vine St

Ferry stations close to Space Needle:

  • Seattle

Related Routes

Alternative route from Seattle to Space Needle by bus via C LINE and 1

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 & Seneca St station. Next, take the 1 bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to 3rd Ave & Vine St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

51min$2.75
Bus - C LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Seattle
  • 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 & Seneca St
    ID 558
    34 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Kinnear Seattle Center W
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Vine St
    ID 1690
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line C LINE, Bus line 3.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line C LINE, Bus line 1.

  • 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 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seattle to Space Needle?

    The C LINE bus line goes from South Lake Union Downtown Seattle station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to 3rd Ave & Seneca St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 3rd Ave & Seneca St 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 52 min.

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

    Get on the C LINE bus from the South Lake Union Downtown Seattle 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 3rd Ave & Seneca St stop, which is closest to Space Needle in Seattle.

  • When is the last bus from Seattle to Space Needle?

    The last bus from Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to Space Needle in Seattle is the Valley St/Fairview Av N - SW Barton St/26 Av SW line. It leaves the Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St stop at 8:13 PM.

  • 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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