What is the cheapest way to get from West Seattle to Seattle Center?

The cheapest way to get from West Seattle to Seattle Center is to bus which costs $3 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Seattle to Seattle Center?

The fastest way to get from West Seattle to Seattle Center is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $26 - $32.

Is there a direct bus between West Seattle and Seattle Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from SW Avalon Way & SW Yancy St and arriving at 3rd Ave & Virginia St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from West Seattle to Seattle Center?

The distance between West Seattle and Seattle Center is 6 miles.

How do I travel from West Seattle to Seattle Center without a car?

The best way to get from West Seattle to Seattle Center without a car is to bus which takes 37 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from West Seattle to Seattle Center?

The bus from SW Avalon Way & SW Yancy St to 3rd Ave & Virginia St takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the West Seattle to Seattle Center bus from?

West Seattle to Seattle Center bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from SW Avalon Way & SW Yancy St station.

Where does the West Seattle to Seattle Center bus arrive?

West Seattle to Seattle Center bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 3rd Ave & Virginia St station.

Where can I stay near Seattle Center?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Seattle Center.

West Seattle to Seattle Center - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from West Seattle to Seattle Center by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from SW Avalon Way & SW Yancy St to 3rd Ave & Virginia Stbus C Line
37 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Seattle to Seattle Centertaxi 7.2 mi
14 min
$26–32
Walk
1. Take the walk from West Seattle to Seattle Centerwalk 5.6 mi
1h 22m
Bus via Blanchard St & 6th Ave
1. Take the bus from SW Avalon Way & SW Yancy St to Blanchard St & 6th Avebus C Line
37 min
$3
Bus via SW Alaska St & California Ave SW - Bay 1
1. Take the bus from SW Alaska St & California Ave SW - Bay 1 to Westlake Ave N & Harrison Stbus C Line
44 min
$3
Bus via SW Alaska St & 44th Ave SW - Bay 2
1. Take the bus from SW Alaska St & California Ave SW - Bay 1 to 3rd Ave & Pike Stbus C Line / ...
2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St to 1st Ave N & Republican Stbus 1 / ...
51 min
$9

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Distance: 6.2 mi
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between West Seattle, WA, USA and Seattle Center, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from SW Avalon Way & SW Yancy St to 3rd Ave & Virginia St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min.

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