How to get from Western Washington University to University of Washington by bus, light rail and train?

From Western Washington University to University of Washington by bus, light rail and train

To get from Western Washington University to University of Washington in Seattle, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 14 bus from Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Rec Center station to 12th St at Mckenzie Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the 1 LINE light rail from Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station to U District Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Western Washington University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to University of Washington on the Moovit app.

237min

AMTRAK CASCADES

1 LINE

Leaves from Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Rec Center

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Rec Center
ID 8181
320 yd • 4 min
2
14
Wait for bus
14
14 Fairhaven Via Wwu
3
Ride to bus station
12th St at Mckenzie Ave
ID 3069
8 min
4
Walk to train station
Bellingham Amtrak Station
ID BEL
860 yd • 11 min
5
AMTRAK CASCADES
Wait for train
AMTRAK CASCADES
Portland
6
Ride to train station
Seattle
ID SEA
146 min
7
Walk to light rail station
Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
180 yd • 3 min
8
1 LINE
Wait for light rail
1 LINE
Lynnwood City Center
9
Ride to light rail station
U District Station
15 min
10
Walk to
University of Washington
1013 NE 40th St
770 yd • 9 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Western Washington University to University of Washington

The distance between Western Washington University, Seattle and University of Washington, Seattle is approximately 102.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Washington University to University of Washington 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 Western Washington University to University of Washington

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Western Washington University to University of Washington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western Washington University) and destination (University of Washington), 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 Western Washington University to University of Washington?
The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line 14, Train line AMTRAK CASCADES, Light Rail line 1 LINE.
Is there a direct bus between Western Washington University and University of Washington?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.
Which bus line goes from Western Washington University to University of Washington?
The 14 bus line goes from Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Rec Center station near Western Washington University in Bellingham to 12th St at Mckenzie Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till 12th St at Mckenzie Ave station near University of Washington in Seattle.
How long does it take to travel from Western Washington University to University of Washington by bus, train and light rail?
The total travel time between Western Washington University in Bellingham and University of Washington in Seattle by bus, train and light rail is about 3 hr 57 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Western Washington University to get to University of Washington?
Get on the 14 bus from the Bill Mcdonald Pkwy at Rec Center stop near Western Washington University in Bellingham.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western Washington University and University of Washington?
Get off the bus at the 12th St at Mckenzie Ave station, which is closest to University of Washington in Seattle.

Last updated on October 10, 2026

How to get from Western Washington University to University of Washington by bus, light rail and train?

From Western Washington University to University of Washington by bus, light rail and train

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Public transit directions from Western Washington University to University of Washington

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Western Washington University to University of Washington

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