Party Bus Bellevue makes it easy to rent a bus in Kirkland for any occasion — from waterfront birthday celebrations on Lake Washington to Seahawks watch parties heading over the SR-520 bridge. Book 15- to 50-passenger party buses, minibuses, Sprinter vans, and full-size charter buses with an all-inclusive quote in minutes. Call 425-201-4749 to get started!
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Kirkland sits right on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, connected to Seattle by the SR-520 floating bridge and to the rest of the Eastside by I-405. That geography is gorgeous — and on a Friday night heading into Seattle, or on a Seahawks Sunday when every lane on 520 is stop-and-go by noon, it becomes a genuine logistical puzzle for any group trying to stay together. Party Bus Bellevue has been handling group transportation across the Eastside since 2011, so we know exactly where the bottlenecks form: the 405/520 interchange near Bellevue, the NE 85th Street corridor on a summer weekend, the downtown Kirkland parking crunch during the Kirkland Uncorked wine festival every July.
Our all-inclusive pricing tool gives you an exact quote in under 30 seconds — no hidden surprises, no haggling over mileage. Whether you need a compact minibus for a Lake Washington wine cruise shuttle or a 56-passenger charter bus for a tech-company team event heading to T-Mobile Park, a live reservation agent is available 24/7 at 425-201-4749 to build the right itinerary. We offer a wide range of vehicles so you never pay for seats your group doesn't actually fill.
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Party Bus Bellevue offers Sprinter vans, 14-passenger Sprinter limos, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses. Whatever size your Kirkland group is, there's a vehicle in our fleet that fits without charging you for empty seats. Call 425-201-4749 or use our online quote tool to check availability!
Party buses in our fleet come loaded with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating — ideal for bachelorette nights kicking off at downtown Kirkland's wine bars before crossing into Seattle. Minibuses offer powerful climate control and plush reclining seats, which makes the I-405 crawl during rush hour feel a lot less painful. Full-size charter buses add undercarriage luggage bays, onboard restrooms, WiFi, and power outlets at every row — exactly what you need on a longer run to a trailhead at Mount Rainier or a conference at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.
ADA-accessible vehicles are always available; just mention your needs when you book.
Air-conditioning
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LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Premium Entertainment Systems
Kirkland party bus rental prices depend on vehicle size, how long you need the bus, your route, and the time of year. Here's how our fleet ranges currently break down: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Peak demand on the Eastside spikes during Seahawks home games, the Kirkland Uncorked festival in July, and prom season across the Lake Washington School District in late April and May. Book those dates early — vehicles sell out fast, and late bookings mean premium pricing or no availability at all. Call 425-201-4749 any time for a free, all-inclusive quote, or get an instant number online in under 30 seconds.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 425-201-4749 for exact pricing. | |||
Kirkland is a city where the parking situation downtown — specifically along Central Way and Lake Street — goes from tight to genuinely maddening on any weekend with a winery event, a waterfront concert, or a Mariners or Seahawks game pulling traffic across 520. The city's compact downtown grid has almost no commercial lot space, and street meters run out fast. Groups that split into multiple cars almost always end up separated, late, and burning 20 minutes hunting for the last open spot in the Marina Park lot.
A Kirkland party bus rental solves that in one move: your whole crew boards from one pickup address, arrives together, and walks away from the bus without worrying about where it parks.
Party Bus Bellevue has handled this exact problem for thousands of groups across the Eastside since 2011 — tech-company outings from the Kirkland and Redmond campuses, wedding shuttles between Yarrow Bay and downtown venues, prom groups from Lake Washington High School and Juanita High School. Our 24/7 reservation team is one call away, our quotes are all-inclusive and delivered in under 30 seconds, and our fleet is sized to match your group exactly. You will know the total before you ever book.
Call 425-201-4749 to get your group moving!
Party Bus Bellevue handles group transportation for every occasion across Kirkland and the greater Eastside — airports, concerts, corporate events, weddings, proms, sporting events, and more. Whatever brings your group together, we have a vehicle and a plan. Call 425-201-4749 to get started!
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) (17801 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98158) sits roughly 25 miles southwest of Kirkland — a drive that runs 35–45 minutes in light traffic and can push past an hour during the evening rush on I-405 South through Renton. For groups flying out together, juggling separate rideshares through that corridor is exactly the kind of start that frays nerves before you even reach security. A Kirkland airport shuttle bus picks everyone up from a single address, loads luggage into undercarriage bays, and handles every mile of I-405 while your group uses the ride to go over trip logistics, charge devices, or just settle in.
For arriving groups, confirm your terminal and baggage carousel first — SEA has the main terminal plus the North and South Satellites — then contact our team once everyone is together curbside on the Arrivals Level (Level 1) at your designated door. We highly recommend reviewing the official SEA ground transportation page before your departure date. Call 425-201-4749 to book your Kirkland airport bus!
Kirkland's downtown waterfront on Lake Street and Lakeshore Plaza is one of the best spots to start the night on the Eastside — options like The Slip, rooftop patios, and wine bars within walking distance of the marina make it an easy first stop before the night moves into Seattle. The issue is getting 20 people across SR-520 and into Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, or Belltown without losing half the group to surge pricing at 11 p.m.
A Kirkland party bus rental keeps the bachelorette crew together from that first Lake Washington toast all the way to the last stop on Pine Street. Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a built-in bar, LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and flat-panel TVs — the energy builds on the bus before you even hit the bridge. Nobody draws straws for who has to stay sober, and no one gets left behind waiting 40 minutes for a rideshare after the bars close.
Call 425-201-4749 to get your night on the road!
A birthday party bus arrival is one of the most memorable ways to show up — whether it's a Sweet 16 rolling up to a Kirkland venue or an adult milestone celebration kicking off with a Lake Washington sunset cruise followed by dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants along Lake Street. Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses can be pre-loaded with a custom playlist, and buses are available in multiple colors to coordinate with your event's theme.
For quinceañera celebrations, the Eastside has beautiful event venues within easy reach — from banquet halls in Kirkland and Redmond to larger spaces in Bellevue. A party bus rental makes the grand entrance memorable and keeps guests together between the ceremony and the reception without anyone worrying about parking at two different venues across the 405. Tell us your stops and we'll build the route.
Call 425-201-4749 to plan your Kirkland birthday celebration!
Most major concerts serving the Kirkland and Eastside audience happen across Lake Washington in Seattle — at Climate Pledge Arena (334 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) for arena-scale shows, at T-Mobile Park for stadium concerts, or at the Paramount Theatre (911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101) and Moore Theatre (1932 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101) for mid-size acts. Getting there means navigating SR-520, which sees surge rideshare pricing and bridge metering after large events. The SR-520 toll bridge itself adds complexity — rideshares bake the toll into the surge; your charter bus does not.
A Kirkland concert bus rental picks your group up in Kirkland, gets everyone across 520 before the rush hits, drops you at the venue entrance, and comes back to pick you up after the show when the SR-520 westbound queue is at its worst. For summer concerts at Marymoor Amphitheater in nearby Redmond — just 5 miles north on NE 124th Street — a minibus is the ideal fit for quick hops without the bridge at all. Call 425-201-4749 to plan your concert run!
The Kirkland and Redmond corridor is home to some of the largest tech campuses in the world — Google's Kirkland campus on NE 36th Street, Nintendo of America in Redmond, and the broader Microsoft Redmond campus just north on NE 40th Street. Moving teams between office buildings, hotels in downtown Kirkland, and conference venues in Seattle means navigating I-405 and SR-520 at hours when both corridors routinely back up past the NE 85th Street interchange. A dedicated corporate shuttle keeps your schedule on track regardless of what the 405 is doing.
For larger events at the Washington State Convention Center (705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101), a full-size charter bus drops your team at the Pike Street curbside entrance while everyone else hunts for parking in the Convention Place garage. Onboard WiFi and power outlets mean the commute is productive, not lost time. Call 425-201-4749 to discuss Kirkland corporate shuttle contracts and group rates!
Kirkland's event calendar generates several weekends each year when parking downtown becomes genuinely impossible and rideshare pricing surges well above the baseline. Kirkland Uncorked, the outdoor wine and food festival held in Marina Park every July, pulls tens of thousands of attendees into a downtown grid that simply wasn't built to absorb that much car traffic. The NE 85th Street approach backs up, the Marina Park lot fills within the first hour of the morning session, and rideshare pickup after the evening session means 30-minute waits near the waterfront.
A private charter bus or party bus skips all of that — your group loads up at a pre-agreed residential or hotel address, arrives before the worst of the downtown congestion, and your bus waits for departure when the event wraps. The same logic applies to the Kirkland Art Walk, summer concerts at Peter Kirk Park, and holiday events at Kirkland Urban. Instead of splitting your crew into a caravan of cars, one flat bus rate keeps everyone together for the whole day.
Call 425-201-4749 and we'll build the plan!
Prom season in the Lake Washington School District — covering Lake Washington High School, Juanita High School, and others across Kirkland — runs primarily in late April and May. Every high school in the district holds its prom within roughly a 5-week window, and demand for party buses across the Eastside spikes hard. For prom: book by December or expect premium pricing or complete unavailability.
A typical Kirkland prom rental — school pickup, pre-prom photos at Juanita Beach Park or Marina Park, venue drop-off at a Seattle or Bellevue hotel ballroom, and after-party return — runs $1,800–$2,200 all-inclusive when reserved 4–6 months out, and climbs to $2,800–$3,500+ for last-minute bookings. Party Bus Bellevue coordinates prom transportation across the entire Lake Washington School District area and works with parent committees to confirm logistics and amenities. Call 425-201-4749 today to secure your prom date!
Teachers and chaperones serving Kirkland-area schools trust Party Bus Bellevue for field trip transportation because we work around school schedules, confirm pickup logistics in advance, and offer vehicles that make the ride itself part of the experience. Whether the destination is the Museum of Flight (9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108) — about 30 miles south via I-405 and SR-518 — or the Pacific Science Center (200 2nd Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) near Seattle Center, a charter bus keeps the entire class together and avoids the chaotic multi-car carpooling shuffle.
Charter buses offer comfortable reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage for lunch bags and gear, and TV monitors for educational content or movies on the return trip. For longer drives — say, a coastal ecology trip to the Olympic Peninsula — onboard restrooms mean far fewer planned stops. ADA-accessible buses are always available with advance notice.
Call 425-201-4749 for school field trip bus rentals serving Kirkland!
Seahawks and Sounders fans in Kirkland know exactly what the SR-520 bridge looks like on a game-day Sunday by 10 a.m. — bumper-to-bumper all the way to the I-5 interchange, with the Montlake Cut interchange adding a second pinch point before you even reach downtown Seattle. Parking near Lumen Field (800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134) runs $50–$80 for surface lots on event days, and those same lots are cash-only and fill fast. After the game, the post-event traffic on I-5 and 520 can add 45 minutes to an already long day.
A Kirkland charter bus rental puts the whole group on one vehicle from a single Kirkland pickup, handles the SR-520 crossing, and drops everyone at the stadium area — then waits for a post-game pickup so there's no rideshare scramble. For Mariners games at T-Mobile Park (1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134), the same 520-to-I-5 South approach applies, and the bus drops your group near the 1st Avenue S entrance. The group rides home together, the game gets recapped on the way, and nobody has to worry about who's driving.
Call 425-201-4749 to book your game-day Kirkland bus!
Wedding venues on the Eastside and around Lake Washington are beautiful and, on a Saturday afternoon in June, surrounded by real logistical headaches. Willows Lodge in Woodinville sits off NE 145th Street without meaningful street parking for a full guest list; Yarrow Bay Grill on Lake Washington Boulevard is a stunning waterfront spot with extremely limited parking for large parties; and if your reception is in downtown Kirkland at a venue near the Marina, guests flying in from out of town will be making SR-520 their first introduction to the Eastside.
A Kirkland wedding shuttle loop takes care of all of it. We set up minibuses or a full charter bus at your hotel block — typically along Totem Lake or downtown Kirkland — run continuous loops to the ceremony venue and back, and handle every post-reception return. Nobody in formalwear is walking four blocks in the rain from a remote surface lot, and no out-of-town guest gets lost on NE 116th Street at 10 p.m.
Call 425-201-4749 for a free wedding transportation quote!
Kirkland sits at the doorstep of the Woodinville wine country — one of Washington's most celebrated wine regions, with over 100 tasting rooms concentrated along NE 175th Street and Highway 202 just 10 miles north via SR-522. Chateau Ste. Michelle (14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072), the state's oldest winery, draws visitors year-round for tastings and summer concerts on its 87-acre estate. Columbia Winery (14030 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072) sits just across the street.
A few miles down the road, the Warehouse District on 144th Place NE packs in dozens of boutique producers.
A Kirkland party bus or minibus rental keeps your tasting group together from the first pour to the last — no one navigating rural Woodinville roads after a full afternoon of reds, no splitting the crew between designated drivers and everyone else. Load up in downtown Kirkland, hit four or five tasting rooms, and let the bus handle the return. Call 425-201-4749 for a free quote on your Woodinville wine tour!
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Party Bus Bellevue serves Kirkland and the entire surrounding Eastside — Bellevue, Redmond, Woodinville, Bothell, Kenmore, Issaquah, and beyond. Our fleet reaches Seattle, Tacoma, and the broader Puget Sound region without any issue. Whatever your destination, we have the right vehicle for your group.
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From the first phone call to the final drop-off, everything was smooth and easy. The bus was clean, the seats were comfortable, and the price matched exactly what they quoted us. Our group had a blast and not one thing went wrong all night. I'd recommend booking with them to anyone in Kirkland looking to do something fun together.
Vanessa O.
Khalil R.
Setting up the rental was way simpler than I expected. They answered my questions fast, confirmed everything in writing, and showed up right on time. The inside felt fresh and the sound system was great. Our whole crew had room to spread out and enjoy the ride. Will definitely call them again next time we want a night out without the hassle.
Simone D.
We had a big group and were worried about fitting everyone, but there was plenty of room and then some. The lights and music made the ride feel like part of the party. Booking was painless and the price was honest. Everyone kept saying how cool it was to travel together like that. Easily one of the best decisions we made for the whole event.
Bryce T.
Punctual, clean, and exactly what we hoped for. The bus showed up early, the interior was comfortable, and we kept our drinks cold the whole time. There were no hidden fees or last-minute surprises with the bill. The whole group had a great time and got home safe. Booking this was the easiest part of planning our night in Kirkland.
Kirkland party bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, your date, and how long you need the bus. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size party buses (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; larger party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The fastest way to get an exact number is to call 425-201-4749 — we provide all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds with no add-ons.
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Our Kirkland fleet ranges from 14-passenger Sprinter limos all the way up to 56-passenger charter buses, with multiple sizes in between — 15- to 20-passenger party buses, 20- to 30-passenger party buses, 35- to 50-passenger party buses, and 15- to 35-passenger minibuses. We'll match you with the right vehicle so you're not paying for empty seats. If your group is at an odd number between sizes, just call 425-201-4749 and we'll sort out the best fit.
Absolutely. Woodinville wine country is about 10 miles north of downtown Kirkland via SR-522 and NE 145th Street — an easy 20-minute run in normal traffic. Our minibuses and charter buses get around the Woodinville Warehouse District tasting room area, Chateau Ste. Michelle, and the surrounding estate wineries without any trouble.
Minibuses work particularly well for this route because the side streets off 175th Street are tighter than a full charter bus prefers. Tell us your tasting room list and we'll plan the stops.
Yes. Sea-Tac to Kirkland is a well-worn run for us — about 25 miles on I-405 North from the airport, roughly 35–50 minutes depending on the hour. We coordinate pickup from the Arrivals Level at Sea-Tac, load luggage into undercarriage bays, and deliver your group directly to a Kirkland hotel, venue, or corporate campus.
For large groups flying in on multiple flights, we confirm a meeting point inside the terminal and time the pickup once the full group is assembled.
For most Kirkland events, booking 3–6 months out is the sweet spot for the best vehicle selection and pricing. That window is especially important during peak demand periods — prom season (late April through May), Kirkland Uncorked in July, Seahawks home game weekends (September through January), and summer wedding season. Prom is the highest-demand period on the Eastside calendar: book by December for prom or expect premium pricing and limited availability come spring.
For lower-demand dates in winter months, 2–4 weeks of lead time is workable — but the earlier you call, the more choices you have. Call 425-201-4749 to lock in your date!
Kirkland's location on Lake Washington gives your group easy access to stunning waterfront venues, world-class wine country, and major Seattle sports and entertainment venues — all within 30 miles. Here's a look at the destinations our groups visit most often, plus the logistics that matter for each one.
Marina Park (25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033) is the centerpiece of downtown Kirkland — a 3-acre waterfront park on Lake Washington with a beach, boat launch, and direct views across the water toward Seattle. The park hosts the Kirkland Uncorked wine festival in July, outdoor movie nights in summer, and serves as a natural gathering point for large group photos before waterfront dinners. Street parking on Lake Street and Lakeshore Plaza fills within minutes during any event weekend, and the Marina Park lot itself has limited capacity.
A party bus drops your group at the Lakeshore Plaza curbside and handles the parking question entirely — the waterfront restaurants along Lake Street are a 1-minute walk from the drop zone. Groups visiting during Kirkland Uncorked should book transportation well ahead; local vehicle availability compresses sharply in mid-July. Call 425-201-4749 for pricing.
Chateau Ste. Michelle (14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072) is Washington State's oldest winery, operating on an 87-acre estate that includes formal gardens, a cave, and the Chateau itself — a 1912 mansion modeled after a French country house. The winery offers daily tastings, food pairings, and a summer outdoor concert series that draws national touring acts to its 4,000-seat amphitheater on the estate lawn. Bus drop-off is at the main estate entrance off NE 145th Street; parking on the estate is ample for standard vehicles but the approach road narrows on concert evenings.
From Kirkland, the drive runs about 20 minutes north on SR-522 and NE 145th Street. A minibus works best for the wine tour circuit; for summer concerts, a charter bus handles a larger group and keeps the post-show departure coordinated.
Phone: (425) 488-1133.
Lumen Field (800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134) is home to the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) and Seattle Sounders FC (MLS), and sits in Seattle's SODO neighborhood adjacent to T-Mobile Park. Combined capacity across NFL and MLS configurations ranges from 68,000 to 72,000 — large enough that the surrounding road network, including Edgar Martinez Drive S and Occidental Ave S, goes into managed pedestrian flow mode for at least 90 minutes after kickoff and a full hour after final whistle. From Kirkland, the approach crosses SR-520 then merges onto I-5 South — the interchange near the Convention Center is the primary chokepoint on game days.
Charter buses use the commercial vehicle staging areas along Occidental Ave S for drop-off; dedicated bus and oversized vehicle parking is available in the SODO surface lots south of the stadium for pre-purchased passes. We recommend reviewing the official Lumen Field parking and transportation page before game day.
Phone: (888) 635-4295.
T-Mobile Park (1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134) is home to the Seattle Mariners, directly adjacent to Lumen Field in SODO. The Mariners' regular season runs April through September or October. The park seats 47,929 and has a retractable roof — critical for April ball in Seattle, where rain is a reliable variable.
Bus and van drop-off is available on 1st Avenue S at the 1st Avenue S gate, with curbside loading zones clearly marked. Charter bus parking is in the Edgar Martinez Drive S paid lots; pre-purchased passes are strongly recommended for sellout games and Friday night fireworks dates, which are the fastest-filling events of the home schedule. The walk from the 1st Avenue S drop zone to the home plate gate is about 3 minutes.
From Kirkland, the drive mirrors the Lumen Field route: SR-520 to I-5 South, roughly 25–35 miles depending on your Kirkland pickup address.
Phone: (206) 346-4000.
Juanita Beach Park (9703 NE Juanita Dr, Kirkland, WA 98034) is Kirkland's largest public beach on Lake Washington — a 17-acre park with a swimming beach, picnic shelters, a boat launch, and a bathhouse. The park is a go-to destination for family reunions, corporate picnics, and summer group outings; the picnic shelters can be reserved through the King County Parks system for large gatherings. The NE Juanita Drive approach provides the clearest bus access, with a pull-through area near the main parking lot for drop-off.
Parking in the main lot fills completely by mid-morning on summer weekends, making a bus drop-off particularly practical for groups of 20 or more. The park is about 3 miles north of downtown Kirkland, a quick 8-minute drive up Market Street to NE 116th Street and then north on Juanita Drive.
Phone: (206) 477-4527.
Climate Pledge Arena (334 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) sits within Seattle Center, home to the Seattle Kraken (NHL) and Seattle Storm (WNBA), and hosts major touring concerts year-round. With a capacity of 17,100 for hockey and up to 18,100 for concerts, the arena operates inside one of Seattle's most pedestrian-dense entertainment districts — parking at Seattle Center is limited, expensive on event nights ($30–$50 in the adjacent garage), and the surrounding street grid along 1st Avenue N and Mercer Street backs up for blocks after large events. Bus drop-off is curbside on 1st Avenue N near the arena's main entrance; charter buses wait on the nearby street grid during events.
From Kirkland, the route crosses SR-520 and connects to SR-99 or I-5 northbound — the 520/I-5 interchange in the Montlake area is the primary delay point heading into Seattle Center. We recommend checking the official Climate Pledge Arena parking and transit page before your visit.
Phone: (206) 217-3343.