There are 4 ways to get from Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Westlake to Bellevue Downtowntram 2 Line
47 min$3–6Drive 9.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevuecar 9.8 mi
15 min$2–3Line 547 bus
- Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pine St to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 3bus 547
1h 46m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevuetaxi 9.8 mi
15 min$35–45
Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue by foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue. However, there are services departing from 5th Ave N & Broad St and arriving at Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 3 via 3rd Ave & Pine St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue. However, there are services departing from Seattle Center and arriving at Bellevue Downtown via Westlake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Seattle Center and Downtown Bellevue is 13 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue without a car is to tram which takes 47 min and costs $3 - $7.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue, including transfers.
Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from 3rd Ave & Pine St station.
Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Westlake station.
Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 3 station.
What companies run services between Seattle Center, WA, USA and Downtown Bellevue, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Westlake to Bellevue Downtown every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a bus from 3rd Ave & Pine St to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 3 every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Westlake to Bellevue Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from 3rd Ave & Pine St to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bellevue Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Seattle Center to Downtown Bellevue.
There are 1549+ hotels available in Downtown Bellevue.