What is the cheapest way to get from Alki Beach to Mercer Island?

The cheapest way to get from Alki Beach to Mercer Island is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alki Beach to Mercer Island?

The fastest way to get from Alki Beach to Mercer Island is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Alki Beach and Mercer Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Alki Beach to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW and arriving at 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via SODO Busway & S Lander St, S Jackson St & 5th Ave S and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Alki Beach to Mercer Island?

The distance between Alki Beach and Mercer Island is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.

How do I travel from Alki Beach to Mercer Island without a car?

The best way to get from Alki Beach to Mercer Island without a car is to line 50 bus and bus and tram and line 204 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs $9.

How long does it take to get from Alki Beach to Mercer Island?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Alki Beach to Mercer Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alki Beach to Mercer Island bus from?

Alki Beach to Mercer Island bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW station.

Where does the Alki Beach to Mercer Island bus arrive?

Alki Beach to Mercer Island bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at SODO Busway & S Lander St station.

Can I drive from Alki Beach to Mercer Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Alki Beach to Mercer Island is 12 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Alki Beach to Mercer Island.

Where can I stay near Mercer Island?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Mercer Island.

Alki Beach to Mercer Island - 4 ways to travel via line 50 bus, bus, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Alki Beach to Mercer Island by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 50 bus, bus, tram, line 204 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW to SODO Busway & S Lander Stbus 50
2. Take the bus from SODO Busway & S Lander St to 4th Ave S & S Jackson Stbus 150 / ...
3. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Mercer Islandtram
4. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus 630 / ...
1h 39m
$9
Drive 12.2 mi
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1. Drive from Alki Beach to Mercer Islandcar 12.2 mi
21 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alki Beach to Mercer Islandtaxi 12.2 mi
21 min
$40–55
Line 50 bus, line 547 bus
1. Take the bus from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW to SODO Busway & S Lander Stbus 50
2. Take the bus from S Jackson St & 5th Ave S to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2bus 547
2h 35m
$9

Alki Beach to Mercer Island by bus and tram

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Distance: 15.3 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Alki Beach, WA, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via SODO Busway & S Lander St, 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, S Jackson St & 5th Ave S, and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 in around 2h 35m.

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