- When is the next bus at Pike St & Convention Pl?
- The arrival board on this page shows live bus arrival times at Pike St & Convention Pl, 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 Pike St & Convention Pl?
- Pike St & Convention Pl is served by the 550. The 550 is one of the most popular cross-lake routes in the Puget Sound region, connecting downtown Bellevue to downtown Seattle via I-90. It's a lifeline for commuters traveling between the two cities. Buses run every 10-15 minutes during peak hours, every 15-30 minutes off-peak, and every 30 minutes on weekends. 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 550 run at Pike St & Convention Pl?
- Buses run every 10-15 minutes during peak hours, every 15-30 minutes off-peak, and every 30 minutes on weekends. Service starts around 5:00 AM and runs until approximately midnight, with reduced weekend service. 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 Pike St & Convention Pl stop?
- Pike St & Convention Pl is located in the heart of downtown Seattle's convention district, steps from the Washington State Convention Center, Freeway Park, and the retail corridor along Pike Street. Restaurants, hotels, and offices surround this stop in every direction. Whether you're commuting to work, grabbing dinner, or exploring the neighborhood, the 550 at Pike St & Convention Pl 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 Pike St & Convention Pl?
- The nearest stops to Pike St & Convention Pl are Pike St & 6th Ave, Union St & 5th Ave, Westlake, 4th Ave & Pike 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 Pike St & Convention Pl 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 Pike St & Convention Pl 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.