What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Union to Space Needle?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Union to Space Needle is to line 4 bus which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Union to Space Needle?

The fastest way to get from Lake Union to Space Needle is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $5 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Union and Space Needle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th Ave N & Newton St and arriving at 3rd Ave & Cedar St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Lake Union to Space Needle?

The distance between Lake Union and Space Needle is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Union to Space Needle without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Union to Space Needle without a car is to line 4 bus which takes 14 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Lake Union to Space Needle?

The line 4 bus from 5th Ave N & Newton St to 3rd Ave & Cedar St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Lake Union to Space Needle bus from?

Lake Union to Space Needle bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 5th Ave N & Newton St station.

Where does the Lake Union to Space Needle bus arrive?

Lake Union to Space Needle bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 3rd Ave & Cedar St station.

Where can I stay near Space Needle?

There are 1629+ hotels available in Space Needle.

Lake Union to Space Needle - 3 ways to travel via line 4 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Union to Space Needle by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 4 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 5th Ave N & Newton St to 3rd Ave & Cedar Stbus 4
14 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Lake Union to Space Needletaxi 4,800 ft
2 min
$5–7
Walk
1. Take the foot from Terry & Thomas to Space Needlewalk 3,330 ft
12 min

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Lake Union, WA, USA and Space Needle, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from 5th Ave N & Newton St to 3rd Ave & Cedar St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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