Washington Park Arboretum, The Columbia Basin Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from any location in The Columbia Basin, head towards I-90 W. Take I-90 W for about 2 hours until you reach Seattle. Once in Seattle, take exit 2C for I-5 N toward Vancouver BC. After approximately 1.5 miles, take exit 169 for 520 E toward Bellevue. Merge onto State Route 520 E and use the right two lanes to merge onto I-5 N. Continue on I-5 N for about 5 miles, then take exit 169 onto Lake Washington Blvd. Continue on Lake Washington Blvd and turn right onto Arboretum Dr E. The Washington Park Arboretum will be on your left at 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Washington Park Arboretum via public transportation, start by finding the nearest bus station in your area within The Columbia Basin. You can take a bus to Seattle's International District, which usually takes about 2-3 hours depending on your starting location. From the International District, transfer to the Link Light Rail (Central Link) towards Northgate. Ride for 5 stops until you reach the University of Washington Station. From there, you can catch Bus 31 or 32 from the bus stop on 15th Ave NE towards Madison Park. Get off at the stop on Arboretum Dr E. The Washington Park Arboretum will be a short walk from the bus stop. Please check local transit schedules for exact times and any fares that may apply.