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How to get fromUniversity District to Space Needleby tram, train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from University District to Space Needle by tram, train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Tram, train

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    1. Take the tram from U District to Westlaketram tram 1 Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Westlake Center to Seattle Centertrain train Monorail
    23 min
    $3–7

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from U District to Westlaketram tram 1 Line / ...
    26 min
    $3

  3. Line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from U District Station - Bay 3 to Fairview Ave N & Mercer Stbus bus 70
    35 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from University District to Space Needletaxi taxi 4.2 mi
    7 min
    $16–20

  5. Line 32 bus

    1. Take the bus from U District Station - Bay 2 to Queen Anne Ave N & W Harrison Stbus bus 32
    44 min
    $3

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from University District to Space Needlewalk walk 3.9 mi
    1h 16m

University District to Space Needle by tram, train, and foot

Calendar586Weekly Services
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between University District, WA, USA and Space Needle, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from U District to Westlake every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from U District Station - Bay 3 to Fairview Ave N & Mercer St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min.

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