There are 4 ways to get from University District to South Lake Union 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 U District to Capitol Hilltram 1 Line / ...
7 min$3Line 70 bus
- Take the bus from NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4 to Fairview Ave N & Mercer Stbus 70
14 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from University District to South Lake Uniontaxi 3.4 mi
5 min$14–17Walk
- Take the walk from University District to South Lake Unionwalk 3.1 mi
59 min
University District to South Lake Union by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University District to South Lake Union is to tram which costs $3 and takes 7 min.
The fastest way to get from University District to South Lake Union is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4 and arriving at Fairview Ave N & Mercer St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from U District and arriving at Capitol Hill. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between University District and South Lake Union is 3 miles.
The best way to get from University District to South Lake Union without a car is to tram which takes 7 min and costs $3.
The tram from U District to Capitol Hill takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
University District to South Lake Union bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4 station.
University District to South Lake Union train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from U District station.
University District to South Lake Union bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Fairview Ave N & Mercer St station.
What companies run services between University District, WA, USA and South Lake Union, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from U District to Capitol Hill every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4 to Fairview Ave N & Mercer St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from U District to Capitol Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from NE Campus Pkwy & 12th Ave NE - Bay 4 to Fairview Ave N & Mercer St
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- $14–17
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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More Questions & Answers
University District to South Lake Union train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Capitol Hill station.
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