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

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

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How to get to International District / Chinatown by bus?

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Bus stations near International District / Chinatown in Seattle

  • 5th Ave S & S Weller St,2 min walk,
  • S Jackson St & 5th Ave S,3 min walk,
  • 4th Ave S & S Jackson St,4 min walk,
  • Seattle Train Station,5 min walk,
  • 4th Ave S & S Washington St,5 min walk,
  • 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St,5 min walk,
  • 3rd Ave S & S Main St,6 min walk,

Light Rail stations near International District / Chinatown in Seattle

  • S Jackson St & 5th Ave S,3 min walk,
  • Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station,18 min walk,

Train stations near International District / Chinatown in Seattle

  • Seattle,5 min walk,
  • King Street Station,18 min walk,

Bus lines to International District / Chinatown 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,
  • 257,Kingsgate,
  • 311,Woodinville Via Sr-520,
  • 545,Redmond,
  • 630,S Mercer Island,
  • 510,Seattle 5th Ave,
  • 1,Downtown 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,
  • 49,U-District Station Capitol Hill,
  • 70,U-District Station Eastlake,
  • 101,Renton Transit Center - Downtown Seattle,
  • 102,Fairwood - Downtown Seattle,
  • 111,Lake Kathleen - Downtown Seattle,
  • 150,Kent Station - Southcenter - Downtown Seattle,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to International District / Chinatown?

    The closest stations to International District / Chinatown are:

    • 5th Ave S & S Weller St is 91 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • S Jackson St & 5th Ave S is 210 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 4th Ave S & S Jackson St is 248 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Seattle is 352 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Seattle Train Station is 357 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 4th Ave S & S Washington St is 374 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St is 377 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 3rd Ave S & S Main St is 468 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • King Street Station is 1457 yards away, 18 min walk.
    • Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station is 1494 yards away, 18 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near International District / Chinatown?

    These bus lines stop near International District / Chinatown: 303, 40, 43, 545, 550, 70, E LINE.

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

    1 LINE

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

    The nearest light rail station to International District / Chinatown in Seattle is S Jackson St & 5th Ave S. It’s a 3 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to International District / Chinatown in Seattle is Seattle. It’s a 5 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to International District / Chinatown in Seattle is 5th Ave S & S Weller St. It’s a 2 min walk away.

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

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

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

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

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

    The AMTRAK CASCADES is the first train that goes to International District / Chinatown in Seattle. It stops nearby at 5:52 AM.

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

    The EMPIRE BUILDER is the last train that goes to International District / Chinatown in Seattle. It stops nearby at 11:29 AM.

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

    The 49 is the first bus that goes to International District / Chinatown in Seattle. It stops nearby at 3:05 AM.

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

    The 70 is the last bus that goes to International District / Chinatown in Seattle. It stops nearby at 3:16 AM.

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

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

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Public Transit to International District / Chinatown in Seattle

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to International District / Chinatown? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 5th Ave S & S Weller St; S Jackson St & 5th Ave S; 4th Ave S & S Jackson St; Seattle; Seattle Train Station; 4th Ave S & S Washington St; 2 Ave Ext S & S Jackson St; 3rd Ave S & S Main St; King Street Station; Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station.

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International District / Chinatown, Seattle
International District / Chinatown, SeattleInternational District/Chinatown station is a light rail station that is part of the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel in Seattle, Washington, United States. The station is located at the tunnel's south end, at 5th Avenue South and South Jackson Street in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood, and is served by the 1 Line of Sound Transit's Link light rail system. The station is located adjacent to Sound Transit headquarters at Union Station, as well as intermodal connections to Amtrak and Sounder commuter rail at King Street Station and the First Hill Streetcar. International District/Chinatown station comprises two side platforms situated under street level in an open-air structure and adjoining public plaza. It opened on September 15, 1990, as International District station, and was used exclusively by buses until a two-year renovation from 2005 to 2007 to accommodate light rail. Link light rail service to International District/Chinatown station began on July 18, 2009, and bus service ended on March 23, 2019. Trains arrive at the station twenty hours a day on most days, with service every six minutes during peak periods and less frequent service at other times. In 2025, the station will become the divergence point between the 1 Line and 2 Line, which will continue east towards Bellevue and Redmond.
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