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How to Get to South Lake Union in Seattle by Bus or Light Rail?

Directions to South Lake Union (Seattle) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near South Lake Union

    BusBus: 322, 40, 5, 70, 8.Light RailLight Rail: SLU.

How to get to South Lake Union by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stops near South Lake Union in Seattle

  • Westlake Ave N & Harrison St, 2 min walk,
  • Westlake & Thomas, 3 min walk,
  • Fairview Ave N & Mercer St, 3 min walk,
  • Dexter Ave N & Harrison St, 4 min walk,
  • Fairview Ave N & Thomas St, 7 min walk,

Bus lines to South Lake Union in Seattle

  • C LINE, South Lake Union Downtown Seattle,
  • 40, Northgate Station Fremont,
  • SLU, Downtown Seattle,
  • 70, U-District Station Eastlake,
  • 256, Woodinville Park & Ride South Lake Union,
  • 303, First Hill I-5 Northgate Station,
  • 322, Kenmore P&R I-5 Northgate Station,
  • 62, Downtown Seattle Fremont,
  • 577, Federal Way,
  • 578, Puyallup,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to South Lake Union?

    The closest stations to South Lake Union are:

    • Westlake Ave N & Harrison St is 160 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Westlake & Thomas is 205 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Fairview Ave N & Mercer St is 220 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Dexter Ave N & Harrison St is 307 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Fairview Ave N & Thomas St is 547 yards away, 7 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near South Lake Union?

    These bus lines stop near South Lake Union: 322, 40, 5, 70, 8, C LINE.

  • Which light rail line stops near South Lake Union?

    SLU (Lake Union)

  • What’s the nearest bus station to South Lake Union in Seattle?

    The nearest bus station to South Lake Union in Seattle is Westlake Ave N & Harrison St. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to South Lake Union in Seattle?

    The SLU is the first light rail that goes to South Lake Union in Seattle. It stops nearby at 5:34 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to South Lake Union in Seattle?

    The SLU is the last light rail that goes to South Lake Union in Seattle. It stops nearby at 9:33 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to South Lake Union in Seattle?

    The C LINE is the first bus that goes to South Lake Union in Seattle. It stops nearby at 3:09 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to South Lake Union in Seattle?

    The 70 is the last bus that goes to South Lake Union in Seattle. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

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Public Transit to South Lake Union in Seattle

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to South Lake Union? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Westlake Ave N & Harrison St; Westlake & Thomas; Fairview Ave N & Mercer St; Dexter Ave N & Harrison St; Fairview Ave N & Thomas St.

Bus: 322, 40, 5, 70, 8, C LINE, SLU, 256, 303, 62, 577, 578.Light Rail: SLU.

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Public transit lines with stations closest to South Lake Union in Seattle

Bus lines with stations closest to South Lake Union in Seattle