There are 4 ways to get from Shoreline to South Lake Union 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 Shoreline North/185th to Capitol Hilltram 1 Line / ...
21 min$3Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shoreline to South Lake Unioncar 10.5 mi
13 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Aurora Ave N & N 170th St to 7th Ave N & Thomas Stbus E Line
37 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shoreline to South Lake Uniontaxi 10.5 mi
13 min$35–45
Shoreline to South Lake Union by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shoreline to South Lake Union is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Shoreline to South Lake Union is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aurora Ave N & N 170th St and arriving at 7th Ave N & Thomas St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shoreline North/185th and arriving at Capitol Hill. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Shoreline and South Lake Union is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.
The best way to get from Shoreline to South Lake Union without a car is to tram which takes 21 min and costs $3.
The tram from Shoreline North/185th to Capitol Hill takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Shoreline to South Lake Union bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Aurora Ave N & N 170th St station.
Shoreline to South Lake Union train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Shoreline North/185th station.
Shoreline to South Lake Union bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 7th Ave N & Thomas St station.
What companies run services between Shoreline, WA, USA and South Lake Union, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Shoreline North/185th to Capitol Hill every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from Aurora Ave N & N 170th St to 7th Ave N & Thomas St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Shoreline North/185th to Capitol Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from Aurora Ave N & N 170th St to 7th Ave N & Thomas St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 13 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
American Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 425-259-3333
- Website
- americancheckercab.com
Orange Cab - Everett
- Phone
- +1 425-783-0000
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More Questions & Answers
Shoreline to South Lake Union train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Capitol Hill station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shoreline to South Lake Union is 11 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Shoreline to South Lake Union.
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