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How to get from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower by bus and light rail?

From SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower by bus and light rail

To get from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower in Seattle, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 204 bus from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus 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 43 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

43min$9.00
Bus - 204204
Bus - 550
550
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Walk to University of Washington Tower
Leaves from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE
  • 2
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    N Mercer Island
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Seattle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave S & S Jackson St
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    U District Station
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to University of Washington Tower
    Walk to
    University of Washington Tower
    Brooklyn Avenue Northeast
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower by bus

To get from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower in Seattle, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 204 bus from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus and finally take the 49 bus from Pike St & 6th Ave station to U District Station - Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

59min$6.00
Bus - 204204
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 4949
Walk to University of Washington Tower
Leaves from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE
  • 2
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    N Mercer Island
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Seattle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pike St & 6th Ave
    ID 1190
    19 min
  • 6
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    U-District Station Capitol Hill
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    U District Station - Bay 1
    ID 9587
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to University of Washington Tower
    Walk to
    University of Washington Tower
    Brooklyn Avenue Northeast
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower

The distance between SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE, Seattle and University of Washington Tower, Seattle is approximately 12.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE

SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE is located at SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE, Seattle and the nearest public transit station is 78th Ave SE & SE 40th St.

Bus stations close to SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE:

  • 78th Ave SE & SE 40th St
  • 78th Ave SE & SE 37th St
  • 86th Ave SE & SE 40th St

Public transit stations close to University of Washington Tower, Seattle

University of Washington Tower is located at Brooklyn Avenue Northeast, Seattle and the nearest public transit station is U District Station - Bay 2.

Bus stations close to University of Washington Tower:

  • U District Station - Bay 2
  • U District Station - Bay 3
  • NE 45th St & University Way NE

From SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower by bus

To get from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower in Seattle, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 204 bus from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE station to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus and finally take the 49 bus from Pike St & 6th Ave station to U District Station - Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

59min$6.00
Bus - 204204
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 4949
Walk to University of Washington Tower
Leaves from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE
  • 2
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    N Mercer Island
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1
    ID 64140
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Seattle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pike St & 6th Ave
    ID 1190
    19 min
  • 6
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    U-District Station Capitol Hill
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    U District Station - Bay 1
    ID 9587
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to University of Washington Tower
    Walk to
    University of Washington Tower
    Brooklyn Avenue Northeast
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 204, Bus line 550, Light Rail line 1 LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 204, Bus line 550, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE and University of Washington Tower?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower?

    The 204 bus line goes from N Mercer Island station near SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE in Mercer Island to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station near University of Washington Tower in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE in Mercer Island and University of Washington Tower in Seattle by bus and light rail is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to get to University of Washington Tower?

    Get on the 204 bus from the N Mercer Island stop near SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE in Mercer Island.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE and University of Washington Tower?

    Get off the bus at the N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 station, which is closest to University of Washington Tower in Seattle.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower?

    The ride from SE 40th St & 81st Ave SE to University of Washington Tower costs $9.00.