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How to get fromTotem Lake to Downtown Seattleby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 256 bus

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    1. Take the bus from I-405 & Totem Lake Freeway Station - Bay 1 to 2nd Ave & University Stbus bus 256
    40 min
    $3

  2. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Totem Lake Fwy Station to Bellevue Transit Center Bay 8bus bus 532 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Bellevue Downtown to Pioneer Squaretram tram 2 Line
    1h 2m
    $6–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Totem Lake to Downtown Seattletaxi taxi 14.3 mi
    20 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive 14.3 mi

    1. Drive from Totem Lake to Downtown Seattlecar car 14.3 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 255 bus

    1. Take the bus from Totem Lake Transit Center - Bay 2 to Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4bus bus 255
    55 min
    $6

Totem Lake to Downtown Seattle by bus and tram

Calendar254Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.3 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Totem Lake, WA, USA and Downtown Seattle, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from I-405 & Totem Lake Freeway Station - Bay 1 to 2nd Ave & University St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min.

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