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Downtown Seattle to Lake Union buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downtown Seattle and Lake Union takes 8 min and the fastest bus takes 5 min. The bus runs at least 14 times per hour from Downtown Seattle to Lake Union. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8 min
Duration
1 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Downtown Seattle to Lake Union bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Downtown Seattle and Lake Union. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Downtown Seattle is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Lake Union at 12:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downtown Seattle to Lake Union? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Downtown Seattle to Lake Union.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.4 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Downtown Seattle, WA, USA and Lake Union, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from 3rd Ave & Madison St to 7th Ave N & Denny Way every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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