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How to get fromMercer Island to Seattle Centerby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mercer Island to Seattle Center by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 204 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1bus bus 630 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Mercer Island to Westlaketram tram 2 Line
    44 min
    $6–10

  2. Drive  8.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mercer Island to Seattle Centercar car 8.9 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Mercer Island to Pioneer Squaretram tram 2 Line
    2. Take the bus from Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way to 1st Ave N & Republican Stbus bus 1 / ...
    49 min
    $9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mercer Island to Seattle Centertaxi taxi 8.9 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

Mercer Island to Seattle Center by bus, tram, train, and foot

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.1 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

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

There is no direct connection from Mercer Island to Seattle Center. However, you can take the line 630 bus to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, walk to Mercer Island, take the vehicle to Westlake, walk to Westlake Center, take the train to Seattle Center, then walk to Seattle Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St to Seattle Center via N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, Mercer Island, Pioneer Square, Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way, and 1st Ave N & Republican St in around 49 min.

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