What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Space Needle?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Space Needle is to train which costs $0 - $4 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Space Needle?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Seattle to Space Needle is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Seattle and Space Needle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3rd Ave & Seneca St and arriving at 7th Ave N & Denny Way. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Seattle and Space Needle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Westlake Center and arriving at Seattle Center. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Downtown Seattle to Space Needle?

The distance between Downtown Seattle and Space Needle is 5166 feet.

How do I travel from Downtown Seattle to Space Needle without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Seattle to Space Needle without a car is to train which takes 4 min and costs $0 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Seattle to Space Needle?

The train from Westlake Center to Seattle Center takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Downtown Seattle to Space Needle bus from?

Downtown Seattle to Space Needle bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Seattle to Space Needle train from?

Downtown Seattle to Space Needle train services, operated by Seattle Monorail, depart from Westlake Center station.

Train or bus from Downtown Seattle to Space Needle?

The best way to get from Downtown Seattle to Space Needle is to train which takes 4 min and costs $0 - $4. Alternatively, you can bus via 7th Ave N & Denny Way, which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

Where does the Downtown Seattle to Space Needle bus arrive?

Downtown Seattle to Space Needle bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 7th Ave N & Denny Way station.

Where does the Downtown Seattle to Space Needle train arrive?

Downtown Seattle to Space Needle train services, operated by Seattle Monorail, arrive at Seattle Center station.

Where can I stay near Space Needle?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Space Needle.

Downtown Seattle to Space Needle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Seattle to Space Needle by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Westlake Center to Seattle Centertrain Monorail
4 min
$2–4
Bus via 7th Ave N & Denny Way
1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St to 7th Ave N & Denny Waybus E Line
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St to 3rd Ave & Vine Stbus 1 / ...
12 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Seattle to Space Needletaxi 1.5 mi
4 min
$7–10
Line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Columbia St to 5th Ave N & Broad Stbus 4
17 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Downtown Seattle to Space Needlewalk 1.4 mi
27 min

Downtown Seattle to Space Needle by train and foot

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Distance: 5,170 ft
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Downtown Seattle, WA, USA and Space Needle, WA, USA?

Seattle Monorail operates a train from Westlake Center to Seattle Center every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St to 7th Ave N & Denny Way every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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