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How to get fromDowntown Seattle to Mercer Islandby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Seattle to Mercer Island by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 630 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 9th Ave & Spring St to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus bus 630
    30 min
    $3

  2. Drive  7.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Seattle to Mercer Islandcar car 7.1 mi
    10 min
    $2

  3. Tram, line 204 bus

    1. Take the tram from Symphony to Mercer Islandtram tram 2 Line
    2. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus bus 630 / ...
    57 min
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Seattle to Mercer Islandtaxi taxi 7.1 mi
    10 min
    $26–31

  5. Line 547 bus, line 204 bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Marion St to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2bus bus 547
    2. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus bus 630 / ...
    1h
    $6

Downtown Seattle to Mercer Island by bus

Calendar30Weekly Buses
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.3 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Downtown Seattle, WA, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from 9th Ave & Spring St to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min.

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