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3rd Ave & Bell St Bus Arrival Times

E LineD LineBus Stop · Seattle, WA

3rd Ave & Bell St is a bus stop in the Seattle metro area served by the E Line and D Line. Located in the surrounding neighborhood in the Seattle metro area, this stop connects riders along one of the region's busiest transit corridors. Checking real-time arrivals before heading out can mean the difference between a smooth commute and a long wait at the stop.

Live Arrivals

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14Mount Baker Mount Baker Transit Center
Now
14Mount Baker Mount Baker Transit Center
26 min
5Shoreline Greenwood
Now
5Shoreline Greenwood
30 min
5Shoreline Greenwood
90 min
2Downtown Seattle
2 min
E LineDowntown Seattle
18 min
E LineDowntown Seattle
20 min
DirectionSouthbound
132Downtown Seattle South Park
4 min
132Burien Transit Center South Park
13 min
132Downtown Seattle South Park
41 min
124Tukwila Link Station Georgetown
5 min
124Tukwila Link Station Georgetown
35 min
124Tukwila Link Station Georgetown
95 min
E LineAurora Village Transit Center
6 min
E LineAurora Village Transit Center
21 min
E LineAurora Village Transit Center
36 min
1Kinnear Seattle Center W
9 min
1Kinnear Seattle Center W
35 min
1Kinnear Seattle Center W
65 min
13Downtown Only
9 min
13Downtown Only
46 min
13Downtown Only
84 min
DirectionWestbound
21Westwood Village Via 35th Ave SW
10 min
21Westwood Village Via 35th Ave SW
36 min
21Westwood Village Via 35th Ave SW
90 min
D LineBallard Uptown
12 min
D LineBallard Uptown
32 min
D LineBallard Uptown
52 min
4Seattle Pacific University Downtown Seattle
14 min
4Seattle Pacific University Downtown Seattle
36 min
4Seattle Pacific University Downtown Seattle
66 min
4Judkins Park Downtown Seattle
14 min
4Judkins Park Downtown Seattle
44 min
4Judkins Park Downtown Seattle
74 min
D LineDowntown Seattle Uptown
14 min
D LineDowntown Seattle Uptown
34 min
D LineDowntown Seattle Uptown
54 min
13Seattle Pacific University Seattle Center W
21 min
13Seattle Pacific University Seattle Center W
71 min
28Carkeek Park
21 min
28Carkeek Park
79 min
24Magnolia
27 min
24Magnolia
82 min
131Burien Transit Center Highland Park
28 min
131Burien Transit Center Highland Park
58 min
131Burien Transit Center Highland Park
88 min
131Downtown Seattle Highland Park
51 min
131Downtown Seattle Highland Park
111 min
124Downtown Seattle Georgetown
54 min
14Mount Baker Transit Center S Jackson St
56 min
14Mount Baker Transit Center S Jackson St
86 min
14Mount Baker Transit Center S Jackson St
116 min

Station Map

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About the E Line and D Line

The E Line is King County Metro's busiest RapidRide route, running along Aurora Avenue from Aurora Village Transit Center in Shoreline to downtown Seattle. It serves one of the densest transit corridors in the region. Buses run every 7-10 minutes during peak hours and every 10-15 minutes off-peak, making it one of Metro's most frequent routes.

When Should You Leave?

That depends on how far you are from the stop. A common mistake is checking the arrival time but not accounting for your walk. If 3rd Ave & Bell St is a 5-minute walk from your home and the next bus is 7 minutes away, you need to leave now — not in 2 minutes. Real-time arrival displays help by giving you a constant, glanceable countdown so you can time your departure without repeatedly checking an app.

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Nearby Stations

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E LineC LineD Line

Route Info

🚌E Line Schedule & Arrival Times
🚌D Line Schedule & Arrival Times

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next bus at 3rd Ave & Bell St?
The arrival board on this page shows live bus arrival times at 3rd Ave & Bell St, updated every 60 seconds with real-time data from King County Metro and Sound Transit GPS tracking. You'll see accurate minute-by-minute countdowns rather than the static published schedule. If a bus is running late or ahead of schedule, the times here reflect that immediately. A green indicator means the arrival is being actively tracked in real time.
What bus routes stop at 3rd Ave & Bell St?
3rd Ave & Bell St is served by the E Line and D Line. The E Line is King County Metro's busiest RapidRide route, running along Aurora Avenue from Aurora Village Transit Center in Shoreline to downtown Seattle. It serves one of the densest transit corridors in the region. Buses run every 7-10 minutes during peak hours and every 10-15 minutes off-peak, making it one of Metro's most frequent routes. You can see live arrivals for all routes at this stop on the arrival board above, which updates automatically throughout the day.
How often does the E Line run at 3rd Ave & Bell St?
Buses run every 7-10 minutes during peak hours and every 10-15 minutes off-peak, making it one of Metro's most frequent routes. Service runs nearly 24/7, with Night Owl service filling in during the early morning hours. Keep in mind that actual intervals can vary due to traffic, weather, or service disruptions — that's why the live arrival times on this page are more reliable than the published timetable for planning your trip.
What are the closest stops to 3rd Ave & Bell St?
The nearest stops to 3rd Ave & Bell St are 4th Ave & Lenora St, Lenora St & 4th Ave, Wall St & 5th Ave, Blanchard St & 6th Ave. Each has its own live arrivals page on this site. If you're flexible about where you board, checking multiple nearby stops can sometimes get you on a bus sooner — especially during off-peak hours when service is less frequent.
How accurate are the arrival times on this page?
The arrival times shown here come from real-time GPS tracking provided by King County Metro and Sound Transit, not from a static timetable. When a bus is delayed, running early, or experiencing a disruption, the times update to reflect the actual position of the vehicle. A green dot next to a time means it's a live-tracked prediction; a gray dot means the system is falling back to the published schedule for that particular trip.
Can I check 3rd Ave & Bell St arrivals without pulling out my phone?
Yes — that's exactly what NextStop Mini is built for. It's a small, always-on countertop display that shows live arrival times for 3rd Ave & Bell St and up to five other stops you choose. It connects to your Wi-Fi and updates automatically, so you just glance at it on your way out the door. No app to open, no phone to unlock. Setup takes under two minutes.