How to get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Space Needle by bus?

From Seattle Airport (PAE) to Space Needle by bus

To get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Space Needle in Seattle, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Airport Rd & 94th St SW station to 112th St SW & Evergreen Way - EB station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWIFT bus and finally take the E LINE bus from Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 10 station to 7th Ave N & Thomas St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus schedule from Seattle Airport (PAE) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Space Needle on the Moovit app.

123min$7.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - SWIFT
SWIFT
Bus - E LINE
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Airport Rd & 94th St SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Airport Rd & 94th St SW
    ID 2668
    1.14 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    South Everett Freeway Station - Bay 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    112th St SW & Evergreen Way - EB
    ID 5315
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    112th St SW SB Station
    ID 2784
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SWIFTSWIFT
    Wait for bus
    SWIFT
    Shoreline North/185th Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aurora Village Transit Center
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 10
    ID 16100
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - E LINE
    Wait for bus
    E LINE
    Downtown Seattle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th Ave N & Thomas St
    ID 6176
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    Broad Street
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Space Needle

The distance between Seattle Airport (PAE), Seattle and Space Needle, Seattle is approximately 25.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle Airport (PAE) 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 Airport (PAE) to Space Needle

To check the bus schedule from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Space Needle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seattle Airport (PAE)) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Space Needle?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line SWIFT, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seattle Airport (PAE) and Space Needle?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Space Needle?

    The 8 bus line goes from Airport Rd & 94th St SW station near Seattle Airport (PAE) in Seattle - Tacoma, WA to 112th St SW & Evergreen Way - EB station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 112th St SW & Evergreen Way - EB station near Space Needle in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Space Needle by bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle Airport (PAE) in Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Space Needle in Seattle by bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Seattle Airport (PAE) to get to Space Needle?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Airport Rd & 94th St SW stop near Seattle Airport (PAE) in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the 112th St SW & Evergreen Way - EB stop, which is closest to Space Needle in Seattle.

  • How much is the bus fare from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Space Needle?

    The ride from Seattle Airport (PAE) to Space Needle costs $7.25.

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