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How to get to Chinatown-International District in Seattle by bus or light rail?

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Directions to Chinatown-International District (Seattle) with public transportation

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How to get to Chinatown-International District by bus?

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Bus stations near Chinatown-International District in Seattle

  • S Jackson St & Maynard Ave S,3 min walk,
  • 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St,6 min walk,
  • S Jackson St & 5th Ave S,6 min walk,
  • 5th Ave S & S Jackson St,6 min walk,
  • Seattle Train Station,7 min walk,
  • 4th Ave S & S Jackson St,7 min walk,
  • Yesler Way & 6th Ave S,9 min walk,
  • 5th Ave S & S Weller St,11 min walk,
  • Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St),13 min walk,

Train stations near Chinatown-International District in Seattle

  • King Street Station,22 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Chinatown-International District in Seattle

  • S Jackson St & 5th Ave S,22 min walk,
  • Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station,24 min walk,

Bus lines to Chinatown-International District in Seattle

  • 7,Prentice St Via Rainier Ave S,
  • 14,Downtown Seattle Via 3rd Ave,
  • 36,Othello Station N Beacon Hill,
  • 106,International District Chinatown Station Rainier Beach Station,
  • 554,Downtown Seattle,
  • 1,Downtown Seattle,
  • 49,U-District Station Capitol Hill,
  • 101,Renton Transit Center - Downtown Seattle,
  • 102,Fairwood - Downtown Seattle,
  • 150,Kent Station - Southcenter - Downtown Seattle,
  • 162,Lake Meridean P&R - Downtown Seattle,
  • 177,Federal Way S 320th P&R - Downtown Seattle,
  • 577,Federal Way - Seattle,
  • 578,Puyallup - Seattle,
  • 2,W Queen Anne Seattle Center W,
  • 4,Downtown Only,
  • 13,Seattle Pacific University Seattle Center W,
  • 43,Downtown Seattle University of Washington Medical Center,
  • 70,U-District Station Eastlake,
  • 3,Seattle Pacific University Queen Anne,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Chinatown-International District?

    The closest stations to Chinatown-International District are:

    • S Jackson St & Maynard Ave S is 217 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St is 419 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • S Jackson St & 5th Ave S is 420 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 5th Ave S & S Jackson St is 464 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Seattle Train Station is 507 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • 4th Ave S & S Jackson St is 562 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Yesler Way & 6th Ave S is 692 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • 5th Ave S & S Weller St is 791 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St) is 967 yards away, 13 min walk.
    • King Street Station is 1778 yards away, 22 min walk.
    • Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station is 1981 yards away, 24 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Chinatown-International District?

    These bus lines stop near Chinatown-International District: 124, 212, 28, 303, 311, 36, 43, 545.

  • Which light rail line stops near Chinatown-International District?

    1 LINE

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Chinatown-International District in Seattle?

    The nearest light rail station to Chinatown-International District in Seattle is S Jackson St & 5th Ave S. It’s a 22 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Chinatown-International District in Seattle?

    The nearest train station to Chinatown-International District in Seattle is King Street Station. It’s a 22 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Chinatown-International District in Seattle?

    The nearest bus stop to Chinatown-International District in Seattle is S Jackson St & Maynard Ave S. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Chinatown-International District in Seattle?

    The 1 LINE is the first light rail that goes to Chinatown-International District in Seattle. It stops nearby at 4:38 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Chinatown-International District in Seattle?

    The 1 LINE is the last light rail that goes to Chinatown-International District in Seattle. It stops nearby at 12:44 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Chinatown-International District in Seattle?

    The S LINE is the first train that goes to Chinatown-International District in Seattle. It stops nearby at 5:52 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Chinatown-International District in Seattle?

    The S LINE is the last train that goes to Chinatown-International District in Seattle. It stops nearby at 6:30 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Chinatown-International District in Seattle?

    The 49 is the first bus that goes to Chinatown-International District in Seattle. It stops nearby at 3:04 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Chinatown-International District in Seattle?

    The 124 is the last bus that goes to Chinatown-International District in Seattle. It stops nearby at 3:09 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Chinatown-International District?

    The light rail fare to Chinatown-International District costs about $2.25 - $3.50.

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Public Transit to Chinatown-International District in Seattle

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Chinatown-International District? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: S Jackson St & Maynard Ave S; 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St; S Jackson St & 5th Ave S; 5th Ave S & S Jackson St; Seattle Train Station; 4th Ave S & S Jackson St; Yesler Way & 6th Ave S; 5th Ave S & S Weller St; Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St); King Street Station; Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station.

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Chinatown-International District, Seattle
Chinatown-International District, SeattleThe Chinatown–International District of Seattle, Washington (also known as the abbreviated CID) is the center of the city's Asian American community. Within the district are the three neighborhoods known as Chinatown, Japantown and Little Saigon, named for the concentration of businesses owned by people of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese descent, respectively. The geographic area also once included Manilatown. The name Chinatown/International District was established by City Ordinance 119297 in 1999 as a result of the three neighborhoods' work and consensus on the Seattle Chinatown International District Urban Village Strategic Plan submitted to the City Council in December 1998. Like many other areas of Seattle, the neighborhood is multiethnic, but the majority of its residents are of Chinese ethnicity. It is one of eight historic neighborhoods recognized by the City of Seattle. CID has a mix of residences and businesses and is a tourist attraction for its ethnic Asian culture and landmarks.
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