There are 4 ways to get from South Lake Union to Microsoft by bus, tram, 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.
Line 545 bus
best- Take the bus from Olive Way & Terry Ave to State Route 520 & NE 40th Stbus 545
28 min$3Tram
- Take the tram from Capitol Hill to Redmond Technologytram 2 Line
49 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Lake Union to Microsofttaxi 11.7 mi
14 min$40–50Drive 11.7 mi
- Drive from South Lake Union to Microsoftcar 11.7 mi
14 min$3–4
South Lake Union to Microsoft by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Union to Microsoft is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Union to Microsoft is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Olive Way & Terry Ave and arriving at State Route 520 & NE 40th St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Capitol Hill and arriving at Redmond Technology. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between South Lake Union and Microsoft is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Union to Microsoft without a car is to line 545 bus which takes 28 min and costs $3.
The line 545 bus from Olive Way & Terry Ave to State Route 520 & NE 40th St takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
South Lake Union to Microsoft bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Olive Way & Terry Ave station.
South Lake Union to Microsoft train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Capitol Hill station.
South Lake Union to Microsoft bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at State Route 520 & NE 40th St station.
What companies run services between South Lake Union, WA, USA and Microsoft, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a bus from Olive Way & Terry Ave to State Route 520 & NE 40th St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Capitol Hill to Redmond Technology every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Capitol Hill to Redmond Technology
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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 Olive Way & Terry Ave to State Route 520 & NE 40th St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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
South Lake Union to Microsoft train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Redmond Technology station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Union to Microsoft is 12 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from South Lake Union to Microsoft.
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