Elliott Ave W & W Prospect St Bus Arrival Times

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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 Elliott Ave W & W Prospect 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next bus at Elliott Ave W & W Prospect St?

The arrival board on this page shows live bus arrival times at Elliott Ave W & W Prospect 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 Elliott Ave W & W Prospect St?

Elliott Ave W & W Prospect 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 Elliott Ave W & W Prospect 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 Elliott Ave W & W Prospect St?

The nearest stops to Elliott Ave W & W Prospect St are Elliott Ave W & W Galer St, W Mercer St & 3rd Ave W, 15th Ave W & W Newton St, 15th Ave W & W Armory 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 Elliott Ave W & W Prospect 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 Elliott Ave W & W Prospect 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.