What Bellevue destinations are accessible by bus, bicycle or walking?
If you work in Bellevue or just like to shop here and enjoy our parks and recreation, consult this page for recommendations on destinations that are accessible by riding a Metro or Sound Transit bus, bicycling or walking. Try a less expensive, more efficient or healthier way to go. We'll all breathe a little easier and move a little faster. And you won't need a parking space!
Use the clickable Bellevue Transit Map or Metro's online Trip Planner to find the best bus route, or use the online Bellevue Bicycle Map to plan your ride or walk.
Learn
- Bellevue Regional Library
- Many bus routes serve Downtown. Some pass by the library. Or walk four blocks from the Downtown Transit Center to the library.
- Bellevue Community College – Main Campus
- Numerous bus routes serve the Eastgate park and ride, which is just south of BCC. There is a pedestrian trail connection between the park and ride and the college.
- Bellevue Community College – Extension Campus
- Be a lifelong learner by taking a personal interest class at BCC’s extension campus. Conveniently located across the street from the South Kirkland Park and Ride, this campus is served by both Sound Transit and King County Metro.
- Community Centers
- Learn a new hobby, skill or take a personal fitness class. The options are endless at Bellevue’s local Community Centers. Take King County Metro to the Crossroads, Highline, North and South Bellevue Community Centers, as well as the Northwest Arts Center.
Shop, Eat, and Be Entertained
- Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square, Old Bellevue
- Many bus routes serve downtown. Some routes pass by the Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square and Old Bellevue before or after serving the Downtown Transit Center. Stop to shop or enjoy a meal and catch a movie. Or, even walk along the Pedestrian Corridor from the Transit Center anytime during the day to the eateries and small shops along the way to the mall.
- Crossroads Mall
- Several bus routes pass along 156th Avenue or NE 8th Street. Catch a bus to shop, visit the library, enjoy the numerous ethnic eateries in the mall’s food court and free music on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Factoria Mall, Eateries and Cinema
- Factoria is closer than you think. Take the bus or walk to numerous ethnic eateries, coffee shops, large restaurants like Applebees, Red Robin or The Keg, and various take out opportunities. Run errands or pick up some groceries at the mall or nearby Loehmann's Plaza or catch a movie at the cinemas.
- Overlake Shopping
- Numerous bus routes serve the stores and eateries serving Overlake.
Play
- Coal Creek County Park
- Bicycle lanes are in place along Coal Creek Parkway.
- Enatai Beach Park and boat rental
- The I-90 trail offers convenient bicycle and pedestrian access from Factoria and from Seattle/Mercer Island.
- Newcastle Beach Park
- A multi-use pedestrian and bicycle trail connects to the park entrance from Coal Creek Parkway. South of the park, a low-volume roadway (Lake Washington Boulevard/106th Avenue SE) offers connections to Renton. Both the trail and the roadway are components of the Lake Washington Loop bicycle route.
- Mercer Slough Park
- Numerous bus routes serve the South Bellevue Park and Ride on the west side of the park. The I-90 trail offers ped and bike access from Factoria and from Seattle/Mercer Island. Convenient pedestrian and bike access to the east side of the park is provided on 118th Ave SE (this is part of the Lake Washington Loop bicycle route).