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3rd Ave & Pike St Bus Arrival Times

E LineC LineD LineBus Stop · Seattle, WA

3rd Ave & Pike St is a bus stop in the Seattle metro area served by the E Line and C Line and D Line. Located in one of downtown Seattle's busiest transit corridors along 3rd Avenue, near Westlake Park, Pike Place Market, and the retail stores lining Pike Street from the waterfront to Capitol Hill, 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

Refreshes every 60s
DirectionSouthbound
125Downtown Seattle South Seattle College
Now
C LineSouth Lake Union Downtown Seattle
Now
C LineSouth Lake Union Downtown Seattle
14 min
E LineAurora Village Transit Center
2 min
E LineAurora Village Transit Center
10 min
E LineAurora Village Transit Center
20 min
4Seattle Pacific University Downtown Seattle
3 min
4Seattle Pacific University Downtown Seattle
33 min
4Seattle Pacific University Downtown Seattle
63 min
E LineDowntown Seattle
4 min
E LineDowntown Seattle
7 min
E LineDowntown Seattle
15 min
D LineBallard Uptown
4 min
D LineBallard Uptown
19 min
D LineBallard Uptown
34 min
DirectionWestbound
C LineWest Seattle Alaska Junction
6 min
21Westwood Village Via 35th Ave SW
16 min
C LineWest Seattle Alaska Junction
18 min
13Seattle Pacific University Seattle Center W
8 min
13Seattle Pacific University Seattle Center W
37 min
13Seattle Pacific University Seattle Center W
67 min
7Downtown Seattle Via Rainier Ave S
10 min
7Downtown Seattle Via Rainier Ave S
20 min
7Downtown Seattle Via Rainier Ave S
32 min
D LineDowntown Seattle Uptown
11 min
D LineDowntown Seattle Uptown
27 min
D LineDowntown Seattle Uptown
35 min
36Downtown Seattle N Beacon Hill
12 min
36Downtown Seattle N Beacon Hill
14 min
36Downtown Seattle N Beacon Hill
22 min
DirectionEastbound
70U-District Station Eastlake
14 min
70U-District Station Eastlake
29 min
70U-District Station Eastlake
44 min
3Summit Downtown Seattle
19 min
3Summit Downtown Seattle
47 min
3Summit Downtown Seattle
77 min
1Kinnear Seattle Center W
27 min
1Kinnear Seattle Center W
55 min
1Kinnear Seattle Center W
85 min

Station Map

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About the E Line and C 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 & Pike 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

Union St & 4th Ave
550
4th Ave & Pike St
554
4th Ave & Union St
550
2nd Ave & Stewart St
554
Westlake
1 Line

Route Info

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next bus at 3rd Ave & Pike St?
The arrival board on this page shows live bus arrival times at 3rd Ave & Pike 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 & Pike St?
3rd Ave & Pike St is served by the E Line and C 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 & Pike 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 is near 3rd Ave & Pike St stop?
3rd Ave & Pike St is located in one of downtown Seattle's busiest transit corridors along 3rd Avenue, near Westlake Park, Pike Place Market, and the retail stores lining Pike Street from the waterfront to Capitol Hill. Whether you're commuting to work, grabbing dinner, or exploring the neighborhood, the E Line and C Line and D Line at 3rd Ave & Pike St puts you within easy reach of everything the area has to offer. Many riders use this stop as their primary connection point to the surrounding businesses, parks, and cultural attractions.
What are the closest stops to 3rd Ave & Pike St?
The nearest stops to 3rd Ave & Pike St are Union St & 4th Ave, 4th Ave & Pike St, 4th Ave & Union St, 2nd Ave & Stewart St. 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 & Pike 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 & Pike 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.