How to get from Lake Union to Space Needle by bus and train?

Lake Union to Space Needle - Bus Schedule

The 70 bus from Lake Union to Space Needle runs from 12:10 AM to 11:41 PM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Lake Union to Space Needle by bus and train

To get from Lake Union to Space Needle in Seattle, take the 70 bus from Eastlake Ave E & E Newton St station to 3rd Ave & Pine St station. Next, take the MONORAIL train from Westlake Station station to Seattle Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and train schedule from Lake Union may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Space Needle on the Moovit app.

39min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Train - MONORAILMONORAIL
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Eastlake Ave E & E Newton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastlake Ave E & E Newton St
    ID 9220
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown Seattle Fairview
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd Ave & Pine St
    ID 430
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Westlake Station
    50 yd • 1 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
    Broad Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Union to Space Needle

The distance between Lake Union, Seattle and Space Needle, Seattle is approximately 3.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Union to Space Needle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Lake Union to Space Needle

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 70, Train line MONORAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Union to Space Needle in Seattle?

    The 70 bus line goes from Eastlake Ave E & E Newton St station near Lake Union to 3rd Ave & Pine St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 3rd Ave & Pine St station near Space Needle in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Union to Space Needle in Seattle by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lake Union and Space Needle in Seattle by bus and train is about 39 min.

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

    Get on the 70 bus from the Eastlake Ave E & E Newton St stop near Lake Union in Seattle.

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

    Get off the bus at the 3rd Ave & Pine St station, which is closest to Space Needle in Seattle.

  • When is the first bus from Lake Union to Space Needle in Seattle?

    The first bus from Lake Union to Space Needle in Seattle is University District - Eastlake - Downtown Seattle. It leaves the Eastlake Ave E & E Newton St stop at 9:36 PM.

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

    The ride from Lake Union to Space Needle costs $4.75.

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