The average train between University District and Space Needle takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from University District to Space Needle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between University District and Space Needle. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from University District is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Space Needle at 6:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Westlake and take an average of 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from University District to Space Needle. However, there are services departing from University District station and arriving at Space Needle station via Westlake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.
University District to Space Needle train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from U District station.
University District to Space Needle train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Seattle Center station.
The distance between University District and Space Needle is 5.3 km. The road distance is 9 km.
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from U District to Westlake every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min.