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How to get to Space Needle in Seattle by bus or light rail?

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Directions to Space Needle (Seattle) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Space Needle

    BusBus: 3, 303, 322, 43, FHL.Light RailLight Rail: FHL.

How to get to Space Needle by bus?

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Bus stations near Space Needle in Seattle

  • Broadway & Terrace (Outbound),1 min walk,
  • E Jefferson St & Broadway,2 min walk,
  • Boren Ave & Jefferson St,3 min walk,
  • 9th Ave & Alder St,5 min walk,
  • 9th & Adler,5 min walk,
  • Seattle (Swedish First Hill),6 min walk,

Bus lines to Space Needle in Seattle

  • FHL,Pioneer Square,
  • 9,Rainier Beach Station Express,
  • 43,To Route 43 Via Broadway,
  • 49,To Route 49 Via Broadway,
  • 3,North Queen Anne - Downtown Seattle - Madrona,
  • 4,East Queen Anne - Downtown Seattle - Judkins Park,
  • 193,Federal Way S 320th P&R-Federal Way TC-First Hill,
  • 302,Richmond Beach - AVTC - Northgate - First Hill,
  • 303,Aurora Village - Northgate Station - First Hill,
  • 322,Kenmore P&R - 12 Av/E Terrace St,
  • 630,S Mercer Island,
  • 60,Westwood Village N Beacon Hill,
  • CIRCULATOR,Downtown Circulator Bus,
  • GREYHOUND US0510S,Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Space Needle?

    The closest stations to Space Needle are:

    • Broadway & Terrace (Outbound) is 33 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • E Jefferson St & Broadway is 148 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Boren Ave & Jefferson St is 200 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 9th Ave & Alder St is 320 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 9th & Adler is 377 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Seattle (Swedish First Hill) is 407 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Space Needle?

    These bus lines stop near Space Needle: 3, 303, 322, 43.

  • Which light rail line stops near Space Needle?

    FHL

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Space Needle in Seattle?

    The nearest bus stop to Space Needle in Seattle is Broadway & Terrace (Outbound). It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Space Needle in Seattle?

    The FHL is the first light rail that goes to Space Needle in Seattle. It stops nearby at 5:00 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Space Needle in Seattle?

    The FHL is the last light rail that goes to Space Needle in Seattle. It stops nearby at 10:49 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Space Needle in Seattle?

    The 3 is the first bus that goes to Space Needle in Seattle. It stops nearby at 3:27 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Space Needle in Seattle?

    The 3 is the last bus that goes to Space Needle in Seattle. It stops nearby at 2:45 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Space Needle?

    The light rail fare to Space Needle costs about $2.25 - $3.50.

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Space Needle Address: 388 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122 street in Seattle

Space Needle, Seattle
Space Needle, SeattleThe Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington, United States. Considered to be an icon of the city, it has been designated a Seattle landmark. Located in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood, it was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair, which drew over 2.3 million visitors. The Space Needle was once the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River, standing at 605 ft (184 m). The tower is 138 ft (42 m) wide, weighs 9,550 short tons (8,660 metric tons), and is built to withstand winds of up to 200 mph (320 km/h) and earthquakes of up to 9.0 magnitude, as strong as the 1700 Cascadia earthquake. The Space Needle features an observation deck 520 ft (160 m) above ground, providing views of the downtown Seattle skyline, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Elliott Bay, and various islands in Puget Sound. Visitors can reach the top of the Space Needle by elevators, which take 41 seconds. On April 19, 1999, the city's Landmarks Preservation Board designated the tower a historic landmark.
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Public transit lines with stations closest to Space Needle in Seattle

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