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How to get fromSeattle to American Lakeby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to American Lake by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from King Street Station to Lakewood Stationtrain train S Line
    2h 20m
    $4–6

  2. Tram, line 574 bus, line 206 bus

    1. Take the tram from Symphony to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    2. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Lakewood TC - Zone Mbus bus 574
    3. Take the bus from Lakewood TC - Zone B to Portland Ave SW & W Thorne Ln SWbus bus 206
    2h 44m
    $8

  3. Drive 43.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to American Lakecar car 43.1 mi
    50 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Seattle to American Laketaxi taxi 43.1 mi
    50 min
    $140–180

  5. Bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Cherry St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone C to Lakewood TC - Zone Gbus bus 2 / ...
    2h 56m
    $7

Seattle to American Lake by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and American Lake, Pierce County, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a train from King Street Station to Lakewood Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Cherry St to Portland Ave SW & W Thorne Ln SW via Commerce St Station - Zone G, Commerce St Station - Zone C, Lakewood TC - Zone G, and Lakewood TC - Zone B in around 2h 56m.

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