How to get fromMercer Island to Downtown Seattleby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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

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Line 630 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to 5th Ave & Marion Stbus 630
24 min
$3
Drive 7.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mercer Island to Downtown Seattlecar 7.3 mi
10 min
$2
Line 204 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1bus 630 / ...
2. Take the tram from Mercer Island to Pioneer Squaretram 2 Line
39 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mercer Island to Downtown Seattletaxi 7.3 mi
10 min
$26–32
Line 204 bus, line 550 bus
1. Take the bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1bus 630 / ...
2. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1 to 4th Ave & Seneca Stbus 550 / ...
28 min
$6

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Distance: 7.6 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

King County Metro operates a bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to 5th Ave & Marion St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min.

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