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3rd Ave S & S Main St Bus Arrival Times

D LineBus Stop · Seattle, WA

3rd Ave S & S Main St is a bus stop in the Seattle metro area served by the 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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49Downtown Seattle Broadway
Now
131Burien Transit Center Highland Park
4 min
131Burien Transit Center Highland Park
25 min
131Burien Transit Center Highland Park
55 min
124Tukwila Link Station Georgetown
4 min
124Tukwila Link Station Georgetown
32 min
124Tukwila Link Station Georgetown
62 min
7Rainier Beach Via Rainier Ave S
5 min
7Rainier Beach Via Rainier Ave S
20 min
7Rainier Beach Via Rainier Ave S
34 min
40Downtown Seattle Ballard
6 min
40Downtown Seattle Ballard
17 min
40Downtown Seattle Ballard
32 min
DirectionWestbound
21Westwood Village Via 35th Ave SW
7 min
21Westwood Village Via 35th Ave SW
28 min
21Westwood Village Via 35th Ave SW
45 min
70Downtown Seattle Fairview
8 min
70Downtown Seattle Fairview
22 min
70Downtown Seattle Fairview
37 min
DirectionSouthbound
132Burien Transit Center South Park
10 min
132Burien Transit Center South Park
40 min
132Burien Transit Center South Park
70 min
36Othello Station N Beacon Hill
11 min
36Othello Station N Beacon Hill
26 min
36Othello Station N Beacon Hill
41 min
33Downtown Seattle
19 min
E LineDowntown Seattle
23 min
E LineDowntown Seattle
35 min
14Mount Baker Mount Baker Transit Center
26 min
14Mount Baker Mount Baker Transit Center
56 min
14Mount Baker Mount Baker Transit Center
84 min
D LineDowntown Seattle Uptown
28 min
D LineDowntown Seattle Uptown
30 min
D LineDowntown Seattle Uptown
40 min
13Downtown Only
57 min
13Downtown Only
96 min

Station Map

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About the D Line

The D Line runs from Crown Hill and Blue Ridge through Ballard to downtown Seattle via 15th Avenue NW and Elliott Avenue. It connects one of Seattle's most popular neighborhoods to the city center. Buses run every 10-12 minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes off-peak.

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 S & S Main 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.

Never miss your bus again

NextStop Mini is a small desk display that shows live arrival times for 3rd Ave S & S Main St — no phone required. One glance, out the door.

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Nearby Stations

S Washington St & 3rd Ave S
E Line
S Washington St & 4th Ave S
E Line
2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way
550554
Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way
E LineD Line
4th Ave S & S Washington St
550554

Route Info

🚌D Line Schedule & Arrival Times

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next bus at 3rd Ave S & S Main St?
The arrival board on this page shows live bus arrival times at 3rd Ave S & S Main 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 S & S Main St?
3rd Ave S & S Main St is served by the D Line. The D Line runs from Crown Hill and Blue Ridge through Ballard to downtown Seattle via 15th Avenue NW and Elliott Avenue. It connects one of Seattle's most popular neighborhoods to the city center. Buses run every 10-12 minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes off-peak. 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 D Line run at 3rd Ave S & S Main St?
Buses run every 10-12 minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes off-peak. Service starts around 5:00 AM and runs until approximately 1:00 AM. 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 S & S Main St?
The nearest stops to 3rd Ave S & S Main St are S Washington St & 3rd Ave S, S Washington St & 4th Ave S, 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way, Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way. 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 S & S Main 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 S & S Main 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.