There are 5 ways to get from Mount Vernon to Kirkland by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, line 255 bus
best- Take the bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0501
- Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Avebus 255
2h 2m$15–24Drive 56.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Vernon to Kirklandcar 56.8 mi
1h 5m$11–15Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Seattletrain Amtrak Cascades
2h 43m$28–51Bus, line 545 bus
- Take the bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0501
- Take the bus from 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way to State Route 520 & NE 40th Stbus 545
2h 22m$15–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Seattlebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 38m$27–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Vernon to Kirkland is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Vernon to Kirkland is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Vernon to Kirkland. However, there are services departing from Mount Vernon Bus Stop and arriving at Market St & 8th Ave via NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Vernon station to Kirkland. However, there are services departing from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station and arriving at Univ of Washington via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Mount Vernon and Kirkland is 77 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Vernon to Kirkland without a car is to bus and line 255 bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $15 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Mount Vernon to Kirkland, including transfers.
Mount Vernon to Kirkland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mount Vernon Bus Stop station.
Mount Vernon to Kirkland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Mount Vernon to Kirkland is to bus and line 255 bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $15 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Mount Vernon, WA, USA and Kirkland, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Market St & 8th Ave via Seattle Bus Station, Stadium, Univ of Washington, and NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way to State Route 520 & NE 40th St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Vernon to Kirkland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Mount Vernon to Kirkland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Vernon to Kirkland is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Mount Vernon to Kirkland.
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