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How to get fromUniversity of Washington to Space Needleby tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Univ of Washington to Westlaketram tram 1 Line / ...
    33 min
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from University of Washington to Space Needletaxi taxi 4.8 mi
    11 min
    $18–23

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from University of Washington to Space Needlewalk walk 3.9 mi
    1h 14m

  4. Line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy to Fairview Ave N & Thomas Stbus bus 70
    38 min
    $3

  5. Tram, line 4 bus

    1. Take the tram from Univ of Washington to Westlaketram tram 1 Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St to 5th Ave N & Broad Stbus bus 4
    39 min
    $6

  6. Line 70 bus via Fairview Ave N & Mercer St

    1. Take the bus from 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy to Fairview Ave N & Mercer Stbus bus 70
    39 min
    $3

University of Washington to Space Needle by foot and tram

Calendar1046Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

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

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Univ of Washington to Westlake every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy to Fairview Ave N & Thomas St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min.

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