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How to get to Pioneer Square in Seattle by bus or light rail?

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Directions to Pioneer Square (Seattle) with public transportation

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How to get to Pioneer Square by bus?

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Bus stations near Pioneer Square in Seattle

  • 3rd Ave & James St,1 min walk,
  • James St & 3rd Ave,1 min walk,
  • 3rd Ave & Cherry St,2 min walk,
  • 2nd Ave & James St,2 min walk,
  • Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way,3 min walk,
  • 4th And Yesler,3 min walk,
  • 2nd Ave & Cherry St,3 min walk,
  • 4th Ave & Cherry St,4 min walk,
  • 5th Ave & Jefferson St,4 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Pioneer Square in Seattle

  • S Jackson St & 5th Ave S,8 min walk,
  • Pioneer Sq Station,15 min walk,

Ferry stations near Pioneer Square in Seattle

  • Seattle,10 min walk,
  • Pier 50 Seattle Dock,13 min walk,

Bus lines to Pioneer Square in Seattle

  • 5,Shoreline Greenwood,
  • 17,Sunset Hill,
  • 21,Downtown Seattle Via 35th Ave SW,
  • 24,Downtown Seattle,
  • 27,Downtown Seattle Yesler,
  • 28,Carkeek Park,
  • 33,E Magnolia,
  • 40,Northgate Station Fremont,
  • 62,Sand Point East Green Lake,
  • 124,Tukwila Link Station Georgetown,
  • 131,Burien Transit Center Highland Park,
  • 132,Burien Transit Center South Park,
  • 3,First Hill East Jefferson Street,
  • 4,Seattle Pacific University Queen Anne,
  • D LINE,Downtown Seattle Uptown,
  • E LINE,Stadium Station Downtown Seattle,
  • 101,Renton Transit Center - Downtown Seattle,
  • 102,Fairwood - Downtown Seattle,
  • 150,Kent Station - Southcenter - Downtown Seattle,
  • 162,Lake Meridean P&R - Downtown Seattle,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Pioneer Square?

    The closest stations to Pioneer Square are:

    • 3rd Ave & James St is 27 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • James St & 3rd Ave is 45 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • 3rd Ave & Cherry St is 128 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 2nd Ave & James St is 142 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way is 178 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 4th And Yesler is 209 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 2nd Ave & Cherry St is 226 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 4th Ave & Cherry St is 259 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 5th Ave & Jefferson St is 268 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • S Jackson St & 5th Ave S is 644 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Seattle is 803 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Pier 50 Seattle Dock is 1058 yards away, 13 min walk.
    • Pioneer Sq Station is 1200 yards away, 15 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Pioneer Square?

    These bus lines stop near Pioneer Square: 120, 16, 18, 268, 303, 545, 550, 70, E LINE.

  • Which light rail line stops near Pioneer Square?

    1-LINE

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Pioneer Square in Seattle?

    The nearest light rail station to Pioneer Square in Seattle is S Jackson St & 5th Ave S. It’s a 8 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Pioneer Square in Seattle?

    The nearest bus stops to Pioneer Square in Seattle are 3rd Ave & James St and James St & 3rd Ave. The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest ferry station to Pioneer Square in Seattle?

    The nearest ferry station to Pioneer Square in Seattle is Seattle. It’s a 10 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Pioneer Square in Seattle?

    The 1-LINE is the first light rail that goes to Pioneer Square in Seattle. It stops nearby at 4:30 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Pioneer Square in Seattle?

    The 1-LINE is the last light rail that goes to Pioneer Square in Seattle. It stops nearby at 12:47 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Pioneer Square in Seattle?

    The D LINE is the first bus that goes to Pioneer Square in Seattle. It stops nearby at 3:05 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Pioneer Square in Seattle?

    The D LINE is the last bus that goes to Pioneer Square in Seattle. It stops nearby at 3:25 AM.

  • What time is the first ferry to Pioneer Square in Seattle?

    The BREMERTON-SEATTLE FAST FERRY is the first ferry that goes to Pioneer Square in Seattle. It stops nearby at 5:10 AM.

  • What time is the last ferry to Pioneer Square in Seattle?

    The SEATTLE - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND is the last ferry that goes to Pioneer Square in Seattle. It stops nearby at 1:35 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Pioneer Square?

    The light rail fare to Pioneer Square costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the bus fare to Pioneer Square?

    The bus fare to Pioneer Square costs about $2.75 - $3.25.

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