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How to get fromSeattle to Lake Sammamishby bus, taxi, car, or tram

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

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  1. Line 545 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4th Ave & Madison St to State Route 520 & NE 40th Stbus bus 545 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from State Route 520 & NE 40th St to Lake Sammamishtaxi taxi
    41 min
    $33–43

  2. Drive 19.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Lake Sammamishcar car 19.9 mi
    27 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Seattle to Lake Sammamishtaxi taxi 19.9 mi
    27 min
    $65–85

  4. Line 550 bus, line 226 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Seneca St to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 12bus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 11 to SE 14th St & 168th Ave SEbus bus 226
    3. Take the taxi from SE 14th St & 168th Ave SE to Lake Sammamishtaxi taxi
    1h 39m
    $41–51

  5. Tram, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Symphony to South Bellevuetram tram 2 Line
    2. Take the taxi from South Bellevue to Lake Sammamishtaxi taxi
    37 min
    $43–58

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Seattle to Lake Sammamish.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.2 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Lake Sammamish, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Lake Sammamish. However, you can take the line 545 bus to State Route 520 & NE 40th St then take the taxi to Lake Sammamish. Alternatively, you can drive from Seattle to Lake Sammamish in around 27 min.

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