What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Space Needle?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Space Needle is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Space Needle?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Space Needle is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Space Needle?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Space Needle. However, there are services departing from Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St and arriving at 3rd Ave & Bell St via Burien Transit Center - Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Des Moines and Space Needle?

No, there is no direct train from Des Moines to Space Needle. However, there are services departing from Kent Des Moines and arriving at Seattle Center via Westlake Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Space Needle?

The distance between Des Moines and Space Needle is 23 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Space Needle without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Space Needle without a car is to tram which takes 1h 15m and costs $6 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Space Needle?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Des Moines to Space Needle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Space Needle bus from?

Des Moines to Space Needle bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St station.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Space Needle train from?

Des Moines to Space Needle train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Kent Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Space Needle bus arrive?

Des Moines to Space Needle bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Burien Transit Center - Bay 4 station.

Where does the Des Moines to Space Needle train arrive?

Des Moines to Space Needle train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Westlake station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Space Needle?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Space Needle is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Des Moines to Space Needle.

Where can I stay near Space Needle?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Space Needle.

Des Moines to Space Needle - 4 ways to travel via tram, and line 166 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Space Needle by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Kent Des Moines to Westlaketram 1 Line
1h 15m
$6–10
Drive 16 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Space Needlecar 16 mi
25 min
$3–5
Line 166 bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St to Burien Transit Center - Bay 4bus 166 / ...
2. Take the bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 3 to 3rd Ave & Bell Stbus 132 / ...
1h 38m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Space Needletaxi 16 mi
25 min
$55–70

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Distance: 22.7 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Des Moines, WA, USA and Space Needle, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Kent Des Moines to Westlake every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St to Space Needle via Burien Transit Center - Bay 4, Burien Transit Center - Bay 3, and 3rd Ave & Bell St in around 1h 38m.

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