Bellevue Botanical Garden: A Pacific Northwest Oasis

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From the Bellevue Transit Center, you have a couple of options to reach the Bellevue Botanical Garden. King County Metro offers a few routes. The shortest route involves taking bus #271 and alighting at 116th Ave SE & SE 1st St, which leaves you with a 1/2 mile uphill walk to the Garden. A recommended route is to take the RapidRide B Line and get off at NE 8th and 124th, from where it is a 3/4 mile walk with a small incline at the end [6, 12]. King County Metro bus fares for adults are typically $2.75 [18]. Alternatively, a day pass valid on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays costs $2.50 [16].

• Walking

  If you are in downtown Bellevue, for example, at Bellevue Square, the Bellevue Botanical Garden is approximately a 1.5-mile walk. Head east on Bellevue Way NE, then turn right onto NE 4th St. Turn right onto 120th Ave NE, then left onto Main St. The Garden will be on your right. There are no costs involved in walking.

• Taxi/Ride-share

  From the Bellevue Transit Center, a taxi or ride-share to the Bellevue Botanical Garden will be a short trip. The cost is estimated to be between $10 and $15, depending on traffic and the specific service [17, 20].

• Driving

  If driving from I-405, take exit 13A for NE 4th St and head east. Turn right onto 120th Avenue NE. Go south approximately 1/2 mile to the stoplight at Main St. Turn left onto Main St. The Garden entrance is about three blocks up Main Street on the right [6, 12]. Parking is free in the Garden's parking lot [3, 6, 10]. However, parking during major events may incur a charge [6, 12].