What is the cheapest way to get from Space Needle to Mercer Island?

The cheapest way to get from Space Needle to Mercer Island is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Space Needle to Mercer Island?

The fastest way to get from Space Needle to Mercer Island is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Space Needle and Mercer Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Space Needle to Mercer Island. However, there are services departing from 5th Ave N & Broad St and arriving at 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via 3rd Ave & Pine St and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Space Needle to Mercer Island?

The distance between Space Needle and Mercer Island is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

How do I travel from Space Needle to Mercer Island without a car?

The best way to get from Space Needle to Mercer Island without a car is to line 4 bus and tram and line 204 bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $9.

How long does it take to get from Space Needle to Mercer Island?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Space Needle to Mercer Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Space Needle to Mercer Island bus from?

Space Needle to Mercer Island bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 5th Ave N & Broad St station.

Where does the Space Needle to Mercer Island bus arrive?

Space Needle to Mercer Island bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 3rd Ave & Pine St station.

Can I drive from Space Needle to Mercer Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Space Needle to Mercer Island is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Space Needle to Mercer Island.

Where can I stay near Mercer Island?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Mercer Island.

Space Needle to Mercer Island - 4 ways to travel via line 4 bus, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Space Needle to Mercer Island by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 4 bus, tram, line 204 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 5th Ave N & Broad St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus 4
2. Take the tram from Westlake to Mercer Islandtram
3. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus 630 / ...
1h 15m
$9
Drive 8.2 mi
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1. Drive from Space Needle to Mercer Islandcar 8.2 mi
13 min
$2–3
Line 4 bus, line 547 bus, line 204 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th Ave N & Broad St to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus 4
2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pine St to N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2bus 547
3. Take the bus from N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd Stbus 630 / ...
2h 12m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Space Needle to Mercer Islandtaxi 8.2 mi
13 min
$30–40

Space Needle to Mercer Island by foot, bus, and tram

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1h 15mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9.1 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Space Needle, WA, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Space Needle to 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St via 5th Ave N & Broad St, 3rd Ave & Pine St, and N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 in around 2h 12m.

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