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How to get fromAlki Beach to Downtown Seattleby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Alki Beach to Downtown Seattle by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 56 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW to 3rd Ave & Madison Stbus bus 56
    29 min
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alki Beach to Downtown Seattletaxi taxi 6.8 mi
    15 min
    $25–30

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Alki Beach to Downtown Seattlewalk walk 4.6 mi
    1h 3m

  4. Line 50 bus, bus via 44th Ave SW & SW Alaska St - Bay 5

    1. Take the bus from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW to SW Alaska St & 44th Ave SW - Bay 2bus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from 44th Ave SW & SW Alaska St - Bay 5 to 3rd Ave & Madison Stbus bus 57 / ...
    37 min
    $6

  5. Line 50 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW to Delridge Way SW & SW Andover Stbus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Delridge Way SW & SW Andover St to 3rd Ave & Marion Stbus bus 125 / ...
    39 min
    $3

Alki Beach to Downtown Seattle by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Alki Beach, WA, USA and Downtown Seattle, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW to 3rd Ave & Madison St twice daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min.

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