There are 4 ways to get from Bellevue to Downtown Seattle by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from East Main to Pioneer Squaretram 2 Line
21 min$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bellevue Way SE & Main St to 4th Ave & Cherry Stbus 550
26 min$1–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bellevue to Downtown Seattletaxi 10.2 mi
14 min$35–45Drive 10.2 mi
- Drive from Bellevue to Downtown Seattlecar 10.2 mi
14 min$2–3
Bellevue to Downtown Seattle by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellevue to Downtown Seattle is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Bellevue to Downtown Seattle is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bellevue Way SE & Main St and arriving at 4th Ave & Cherry St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Main and arriving at Pioneer Square. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Bellevue and Downtown Seattle is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bellevue to Downtown Seattle without a car is to tram which takes 21 min and costs $3.
The tram from East Main to Pioneer Square takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Bellevue to Downtown Seattle bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Bellevue Way SE & Main St station.
Bellevue to Downtown Seattle train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from East Main station.
Bellevue to Downtown Seattle bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 4th Ave & Cherry St station.
What companies run services between Bellevue, WA, USA and Downtown Seattle, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from East Main to Pioneer Square every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a bus from Bellevue Way SE & Main St to 4th Ave & Cherry St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Trailhead Direct also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from East Main to Pioneer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Bellevue Way SE & Main St to 4th Ave & Cherry St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- trailheaddirect.org
Bus from Bellevue Way SE & Main St to 4th Ave & Cherry St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://trailheaddirect.org/
- Website
- https://trailheaddirect.org/
- RRFP cardholders
- $1
- Youth
- $2
- Adults
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bellevue to Downtown Seattle train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Pioneer Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellevue to Downtown Seattle is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Bellevue to Downtown Seattle.
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