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How to get to University of Washington Tower in Seattle by bus, light rail, train or ferry?

Directions to University of Washington Tower (Seattle) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near University of Washington Tower

    BusBus: 271, 44, 49, 70, 31.Light RailLight Rail: 1 LINE.

How to get to University of Washington Tower by bus?

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Bus stops near University of Washington Tower in Seattle

  • U District Station - Bay 2, 2 min walk,
  • U District Station - Bay 3, 2 min walk,
  • NE 45th St & Roosevelt Wy NE, 4 min walk,
  • University Way NE & NE 45th St, 4 min walk,
  • 11th Ave NE & NE 45th St, 4 min walk,
  • Roosevelt Way NE & NE 45th St, 5 min walk,
  • 43rd St / Roosevelt Way, 5 min walk,

Light Rail stations near University of Washington Tower in Seattle

  • Roosevelt Station, 19 min walk,
  • Fairview Ave N & Ward St, 24 min walk,

Bus lines to University of Washington Tower in Seattle

  • 31, Central Magnolia Fremont,
  • 32, Seattle Center Fremont,
  • 48, University District Central District,
  • 43, Capitol Hill University of Washington Medical Center,
  • 44, University of Washington Medical Center Wallingford,
  • 49, U-District Station Capitol Hill,
  • 70, U-District Station Eastlake,
  • 372, UW Bothell/Cascadia College Kenmore,
  • 586, UW Station,
  • 75, Northgate Station Sand Point,
  • 79, University District Sand Point,
  • 45, Loyal Heights Greenwood,
  • 67, Northgate Station Roosevelt Station,
  • 65, Shoreline South 148th St Station Lake City,
  • PURPLE, Roosevelt,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to University of Washington Tower?

    The closest stations to University of Washington Tower are:

    • U District Station - Bay 2 is 120 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • U District Station - Bay 3 is 126 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • NE 45th St & Roosevelt Wy NE is 259 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • University Way NE & NE 45th St is 262 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 11th Ave NE & NE 45th St is 279 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Roosevelt Way NE & NE 45th St is 324 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 43rd St / Roosevelt Way is 359 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Roosevelt Station is 1544 yards away, 19 min walk.
    • Fairview Ave N & Ward St is 2022 yards away, 24 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near University of Washington Tower?

    These bus lines stop near University of Washington Tower: 271, 44, 49, 70.

  • Which light rail line stops near University of Washington Tower?

    1 LINE

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to University of Washington Tower in Seattle?

    The nearest light rail station to University of Washington Tower in Seattle is Roosevelt Station. It’s a 19 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to University of Washington Tower in Seattle?

    The nearest bus stops to University of Washington Tower in Seattle are U District Station - Bay 2 and U District Station - Bay 3. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to University of Washington Tower in Seattle?

    The 1 LINE is the first light rail that goes to University of Washington Tower in Seattle. It stops nearby at 4:29 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to University of Washington Tower in Seattle?

    The 1 LINE is the last light rail that goes to University of Washington Tower in Seattle. It stops nearby at 1:03 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to University of Washington Tower in Seattle?

    The 49 is the first bus that goes to University of Washington Tower in Seattle. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to University of Washington Tower in Seattle?

    The 70 is the last bus that goes to University of Washington Tower in Seattle. It stops nearby at 3:13 AM.

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Public Transit to University of Washington Tower in Seattle

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to University of Washington Tower? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: U District Station - Bay 2; U District Station - Bay 3; NE 45th St & Roosevelt Wy NE; University Way NE & NE 45th St; 11th Ave NE & NE 45th St; Roosevelt Way NE & NE 45th St; 43rd St / Roosevelt Way; Roosevelt Station; Fairview Ave N & Ward St.

Bus: 271, 44, 49, 70, 31, 32, 48, 43, 372, 586, 45, 75, 79, 67.Light Rail: 1 LINE.

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University of Washington Tower, Seattle
University of Washington Tower, SeattleThe UW Tower is a high-rise office building complex located in the University District of Seattle, Washington, United States. It was completed in 1975 and serves as the head offices of the University of Washington. The 22-story tower was designed by NBBJ. It reaches a height of 99 m (325 ft), making it Seattle's tallest building outside the Downtown area. The tower was originally constructed as Safeco Plaza to serve as Safeco Insurance's headquarters. It was generally referred to as the Safeco Building. Safeco sold the property to the University of Washington in 2006 for $130 million, and moved out one year later. The purchase from Safeco included Safeco Tower, three adjacent buildings, a residential building with 29 units, two parking garages and two surface parking lots. Presently the university properties consist of the UW Tower itself, Buildings A, C, O, and S, the Collegiana building, two garages, and two surface lots.
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