What is the cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Mercer Island?

The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Mercer Island is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from SeaTac to Mercer Island?

The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Mercer Island is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between SeaTac and Mercer Island?

No, there is no direct bus from SeaTac station to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from SeaTac Station and arriving at 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 9 and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between SeaTac and Mercer Island?

No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Mercer Island via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from SeaTac to Mercer Island?

The distance between SeaTac and Mercer Island is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.

How do I travel from SeaTac to Mercer Island without a car?

The best way to get from SeaTac to Mercer Island without a car is to tram which takes 1h 51m and costs $9.

How long does it take to get from SeaTac to Mercer Island?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from SeaTac to Mercer Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the SeaTac to Mercer Island bus from?

SeaTac to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac Station.

Where do I catch the SeaTac to Mercer Island train from?

SeaTac to Mercer Island train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac/Airport station.

Where does the SeaTac to Mercer Island bus arrive?

SeaTac to Mercer Island bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bellevue TC - Bay 7 station.

Where does the SeaTac to Mercer Island train arrive?

SeaTac to Mercer Island train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Int'l Dist/Chinatown station.

Can I drive from SeaTac to Mercer Island?

Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Mercer Island is 17 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from SeaTac to Mercer Island.

Where can I stay near Mercer Island?

There are 1576+ hotels available in Mercer Island.

SeaTac to Mercer Island - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 560 bus, bus

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram 1 Line
2. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to Mercer Islandtram 2 Line
1h 51m
$9
Drive 16.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from SeaTac to Mercer Islandcar 16.7 mi
21 min
$3–5
Line 560 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from SeaTac Station to Bellevue TC - Bay 7bus 560
2. Take the bus from Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 9 to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1bus 550 / ...
2h 12m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from SeaTac to Mercer Islandtaxi 16.7 mi
21 min
$55–70

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Distance: 20.5 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via Int'l Dist/Chinatown, Mercer Island, and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SeaTac Station to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via Bellevue TC - Bay 7, Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 9, N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 in around 2h 12m.

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