7 Ways to Get to Pike Place Market Using Public Transit

Posted on June 21, 2022

By road, tracks, or water, Pike Place Market is reachable by any public transport means in the greater King County area and beyond.

Find the best fit for you by visiting Seattle’s transit resources and read on for our guide below to explore all the options!

LOCAL / in city

If you’re within the city area, Pike Place Market sits just two blocks away from Seattle’s central bus corridor, with hundreds of buses passing through per hour to bring folks from any neighborhood
In addition to regular routes, catch the Rapid Ride C Line if you’re in the West Seattle area, D Line if you’re coming from Ballard, or E Line if you’re further north
One-way bus fare for adults 19-64 is $2.75. Find more information on what to expect here, or visit the trip planner below to map your route from point A to B

Photo by Jon Kolbert

Great for mid-range distances that feel a bit too long to walk, catch one of the various two-wheeled rideshare options around the city to cruise 2-6 miles easily
Hundreds of vehicles are available across Seattle, if you’re in the more urban areas you’re likely never farther than a 5-minute walk from one or more!
Rates vary but are typically around $1 to start + $0.36-.39 per minute
Click below to brief yourself on the rules of the road as a rider

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If you need a quick hop between visiting the Lake Union waterfront and the city center, hop on the streetcar’s 1.3-mile route
Consists of seven stops to ease your commute through the downtown core
Fare is $2.25 for adults age 19-64
Arrives every 15 minutes and brings passengers to the Westlake Hub in McGraw Square
One block away from the Monorail Station if you want to continue your visit to the Seattle Center!

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Seattle’s most efficient, primarily subterranean rail option connects riders from Northgate to just south of the airport
Fares range from $2.25-3.50 depending on how far you travel along the route
If you’re arriving at the Sea-Tac airport, there is guided signage that will lead you from the baggage claim area on a 5-10 min walk to the station entrance
From there, ride about 40 min to the Westlake Station where you will exit just a few blocks from the Market

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For early risers! Bridging points between Seattle to Tacoma and Seattle to Everett, the Sounder train offers an efficient way to park in the suburbs and catch a lift downtown without the hassle of parking
Hop on between 6-8 a.m. depending on your pick-up point and catch a ride back between 3-6:30 p.m.
One-way adult fares range between $3.25-$5.75 depending on the length of your trip
After exiting at King Street Station in the Chinatown-International District, call a ride or enjoy the day on foot walking through Pioneer Square and downtown

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Running between West Seattle and the Downtown Seattle ferry terminal, the Water Taxi is a quick and easy way to arrive downtown on foot in 10-15 minutes
Adult one-way fares cost $5.75
Crossings run every hour throughout the day between 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. with extended late options on Fridays and Saturdays
The new elevated walkway provides safe access to restrooms and allows passengers to walk from downtown to the passenger-only ferry terminal without having to cross busy city streets

If you’re traveling from the peninsula, catch the ferry straight to downtown to the Pier 52 terminal
Running from either Bainbridge Island or Bremerton, crossings are offered hourly throughout the day and run between 5 a.m. – 1 a.m. to accommodate any schedule
Travel time from Bainbridge Island is 35 minutes, and from Bremerton about 50-55 minutes
Fares range from $9-$32 based on if you’re walking or driving on, see below for more details on rates and schedules