There are 4 ways to get from South Lake Union to Westlake Station (Sound Transit) by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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 Westlake & Mercer to Westlake Hubtram South Lake Union Streetcar
8 min$5Line 70 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fairview Ave N & Mercer St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus 70 / ...
9 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Lake Union to Westlake Station (Sound Transit)taxi 1.1 mi
2 min$6–8Walk
- Take the walk from South Lake Union to Westlake Station (Sound Transit)walk 1 mi
19 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Union to Westlake Station (Sound Transit) is to line 70 bus which costs $3 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Union to Westlake Station (Sound Transit) is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $6 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fairview Ave N & Mercer St and arriving at 3rd Ave & Pine St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Westlake & Mercer and arriving at Westlake Hub. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between South Lake Union and Westlake Station (Sound Transit) is 4031 feet.
The best way to get from South Lake Union to Westlake Station (Sound Transit) without a car is to tram which takes 8 min and costs $5.
The tram from Westlake & Mercer to Westlake Hub takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
South Lake Union to Westlake Station (Sound Transit) bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Fairview Ave N & Mercer St station.
South Lake Union to Westlake Station (Sound Transit) train services, operated by Seattle Streetcar, depart from Westlake & Mercer station.
South Lake Union to Westlake Station (Sound Transit) bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 3rd Ave & Pine St station.
What companies run services between South Lake Union, WA, USA and Westlake Station (Sound Transit), WA, USA?
Seattle Streetcar operates a vehicle from Westlake & Mercer to Westlake Hub every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from Fairview Ave N & Mercer St to 3rd Ave & Pine St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min.
- Phone
- +1 206-684-7623
- Website
- Seattle Streetcar
Tram from Westlake & Mercer to Westlake Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Seattle Streetcar
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from Fairview Ave N & Mercer St to 3rd Ave & Pine St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 2 min
- Estimated price
- $6–8
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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South Lake Union to Westlake Station (Sound Transit) train services, operated by Seattle Streetcar, arrive at Westlake Hub station.
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