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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Washingtonby tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Washington by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Univ of Washingtontram tram 1 Line
    53 min
    $6

  2. Drive 17.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Bellevuecar car 17.3 mi
    22 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 560 bus

    1. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Bellevue TC - Bay 7bus bus 560
    58 min
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Bellevuetaxi taxi 17.3 mi
    22 min
    $60–75

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Bellevuerideshare rideshare 17.3 mi
    22 min
    $40–55

  6. Line 560 bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Renton TC - Bay 1bus bus 560
    2. Take the bus from Renton Transit Center - Bay 4 to South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3bus bus 240
    1h 28m
    $6

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Washington by bus and tram

Calendar404Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.3 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Lake Washington, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Univ of Washington every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Bellevue TC - Bay 7 hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min.

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