How to get fromPioneer Square to Space Needleby bus, tram, train, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Pioneer Square to Space Needle by bus, tram, train, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 bus
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1. Take the bus from S Jackson St & 5th Ave S to 3rd Ave & Vine Stbus 1 / ...
17 min
$3
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Westlaketram 2 Line / ...
2. Take the train from Westlake Center to Seattle Centertrain Monorail
18 min
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pioneer Square to Space Needletaxi 1.9 mi
5 min
$9–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Pioneer Square to Space Needlewalk 1.9 mi
37 min
Line 1 bus via 1st Ave & Broad St
1. Take the bus from S Jackson St & 5th Ave S to 1st Ave & Broad Stbus 1 / ...
20 min
$3
Bus, line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from Alaskan Way S & S Jackson St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus H Line / ...
2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St to 5th Ave N & Broad Stbus 4
28 min
$6

Pioneer Square to Space Needle by bus and foot

914Weekly Services

17 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pioneer Square to Space Needle.

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Pioneer Square, WA, USA and Space Needle, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from S Jackson St & 5th Ave S to 3rd Ave & Vine St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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