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Compare train and bus for Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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$43 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The cheapest way to travel from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA:
A train is $39 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA costing on average $43 (€35).
The fastest way to travel from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 16m.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lakewood, WA and Seattle, WA including taking a train and bus.
Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 04:48AM | Arrival Time 05:37AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 04:59AM | Arrival Time 06:08AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 05:08AM | Arrival Time 05:57AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 05:28AM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 05:34AM | Arrival Time 06:56AM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 05:58AM | Arrival Time 07:07AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 06:04AM | Arrival Time 07:26AM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 06:28AM | Arrival Time 07:37AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 1h31 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 06:58AM | Arrival Time 08:28AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 08:36AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 07:28AM | Arrival Time 08:58AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 08:11AM | Arrival Time 09:32AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:59AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 08:43AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 09:14AM | Arrival Time 10:37AM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 09:44AM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:26AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:56AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 10:44AM | Arrival Time 11:57AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:26PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 11:29AM | Arrival Time 12:57PM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 11:59AM | Arrival Time 01:27PM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 12:29PM | Arrival Time 01:57PM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:56PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 02:28PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:27PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 01:29PM | Arrival Time 02:58PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 01:59PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:27PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 02:29PM | Arrival Time 03:58PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:57PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 02:59PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:27PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 03:29PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h31 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:59PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 03:59PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h31 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 04:29PM | Arrival Time 05:59PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 04:59PM | Arrival Time 06:28PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Sound Transit | Departure Time 05:29PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA
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Buses from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train from $4 (€3)
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€3)
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Things to do in Seattle
Discover the best of Seattle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Seattle trip today.
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Museum of Pop Culture
Bold contemporary museum known for music, film, science fiction, gaming, and immersive pop-culture exhibits.
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Chihuly Garden and Glass
Immersive museum showcasing Dale Chihuly's dramatic glass installations, glasshouse, and outdoor garden displays.
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Capitol Hill
Trendy neighborhood known for nightlife, independent shops, street life, parks, and strong local culture.
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Seattle Center
Major cultural campus around the Space Needle with museums, plazas, lawns, and frequent public events.
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Kerry Park
Classic viewpoint on Queen Anne with one of Seattle's most photographed skyline panoramas.
- Gluten-free
Cedar-Planked Salmon
Pacific salmon roasted on a cedar plank, a Northwest preparation that adds smoky wood aroma and highlights local seafood traditions.
- Gluten-free
Geoduck
A prized giant Pacific clam from Puget Sound, often served sliced raw or lightly cooked for its sweet, briny flavor and regional identity.
- Gluten-free
Dungeness Crab
Sweet, tender crab from Pacific Northwest waters, commonly served cracked with butter or in simple preparations that showcase the local catch.
Pike Place Chowder
Casual, famous chowder spot near Pike Place Market known for rich seafood chowders and a busy, tourist-friendly atmosphere.
Canlis
Seattle fine-dining institution with polished service, Pacific Northwest ingredients, and sweeping views in an iconic mid-century space.
The Pink Door
Long-running Pike Place restaurant serving Italian-American fare with seafood options in a lively, romantic setting.
United States Dollar
Seattle is pricey by U.S. standards, especially for dining and hotels, though casual food and coffee are still manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- USD 10-18 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- USD 25-45 per person at a casual sit-down restaurant.
- Fine dining
- USD 80+ per person before drinks and tip.
- Coffee
- USD 4-7 for a latte or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip delivery drivers 10-20%.
FAQs: Bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA can start from as little as $43 (€35) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA is $43 (€35) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA is 1h 30m to travel the 31 miles (50 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA leaves at 3:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA leaves at 9:45 PM.
A day trip to Seattle, WA from Lakewood, WA is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lakewood, WA and Seattle, WA including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Seattle, WA are:
- Space Needle, an iconic observation tower offering panoramic views of Seattle and its surroundings
- Pike Place Market, a historic public market known for fresh produce, seafood, and local crafts
- Chihuly Garden and Glass, an exhibition showcasing the vibrant glass art of Dale Chihuly
- Museum of Pop Culture, a museum dedicated to contemporary popular culture with interactive exhibits
- Seattle Art Museum, a leading art museum featuring diverse collections from around the world.
The best things to do in Seattle, WA include:
- Take a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island for stunning views of the Seattle skyline and a charming small-town experience
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Fremont, known for their eclectic shops, cafes, and street art
- Visit the Seattle Aquarium to discover marine life native to the Pacific Northwest
- Enjoy a scenic walk or bike ride along the Burke-Gilman Trail
- Experience a live performance at the historic Paramount Theatre, offering a variety of shows from Broadway to concerts.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA.
No, luggage for the bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Lakewood, WA to Seattle, WA.
Since neither Lakewood, WA nor Seattle, WA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Seattle, WA, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and vehicle break-ins, especially in crowded areas and popular tourist spots like Pike Place Market. Scams involving fake charity collectors and street performers asking for money are common. It's advisable to stay alert in public transit and avoid unlicensed taxis. Travelers should also be aware of occasional aggressive panhandling in certain neighborhoods.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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