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

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

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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
    38 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. Tram, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Symphony to Overlake Villagetram tram 2 Line
    2. Take the taxi from Overlake Village to Lake Sammamishtaxi taxi
    49 min
    $33–43

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Tram, taxi via South Bellevue

    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

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  • Distance: 21.2 mi
  • Duration: 38 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 take the vehicle to Overlake Village then take the taxi to Lake Sammamish.

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