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43 stops • 2 directions

Route 56: Downtown Seattle
  1. Alki Avenue Southwest & 61st Avenue Southwest
  2. 61st Avenue Southwest & Southwest Stevens Street
  3. 61st Avenue Southwest & Southwest Admiral Way
  4. Southwest Admiral Way & 60th Avenue Southwest
  5. Southwest Admiral Way & 59th Avenue Southwest
  6. Southwest Admiral Way & 57th Avenue Southwest
  7. Southwest Admiral Way & Southwest Stevens Street
  8. Southwest Admiral Way & 51st Avenue Southwest
  9. Southwest Admiral Way & Southwest Lander Street
  10. Southwest Admiral Way & 47th Avenue Southwest
  11. Southwest Admiral Way & 45th Avenue Southwest
  12. Southwest Admiral Way & California Avenue Southwest
  13. Southwest Admiral Way & 41st Avenue Southwest
  14. Southwest Admiral Way & 39th Avenue Southwest
  15. Southwest Admiral Way & Belvidere Avenue Southwest
  16. Southwest Admiral Way & Southwest Olga Street
  17. Southwest Admiral Way & Southwest City View Street
  18. Alaskan Way South & South Jackson Street
  19. Alaskan Way & Columbia Street
  20. 3rd Avenue & Madison Street
  21. 3rd Avenue & Union Street
  22. 3rd Avenue & Pine Street
Route 56: Alki
  1. 3rd Avenue & Bell Street
  2. 3rd Avenue & Virginia Street
  3. 3rd Avenue & Pike Street
  4. 3rd Avenue & Seneca Street
  5. 3rd Avenue & Columbia Street
  6. Columbia Street & Alaskan Way
  7. Alaskan Way South & South Jackson Street
  8. Southwest Admiral Way & Southwest City View Street
  9. Southwest Admiral Way & Southwest Olga Street
  10. Southwest Admiral Way & 38th Avenue Southwest
  11. Southwest Admiral Way & 41st Avenue Southwest
  12. Southwest Admiral Way & California Avenue Southwest
  13. Southwest Admiral Way & Southwest Waite Street
  14. Southwest Admiral Way & 49th Avenue Southwest
  15. Southwest Admiral Way & 51st Avenue Southwest
  16. Southwest Admiral Way & Southwest Lander Street
  17. Southwest Admiral Way & 57th Avenue Southwest
  18. Southwest Admiral Way & 61st Avenue Southwest
  19. 63rd Avenue Southwest & Southwest Admiral Way
  20. 63rd Avenue Southwest & Alki Avenue Southwest
  21. Alki Avenue Southwest & 61st Avenue Southwest
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Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

What number is assigned to this route?

Route number is 56. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 56 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 56 stop here?'

Where does bus #56 run?

This route serves the Seattle (USA) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.

Who's the official operator?

Operator is King County Metro. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.

Which transit system does it belong to?

This route is part of the 'King County Metro' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.

Is there a fare?

Yes. Payment rules and discounts can differ by region and vehicle type. If it matters to you, verify current fares and ticket/validation requirements before traveling.

Additional Route Information
Route 56: Downtown Seattle

Reference

56

Origin

Alki

Destination

Downtown Seattle

Route network

King County Metro

Network (short)

KCM

Operator

King County Metro

Fare

Yes
Route 56: Alki

Reference

56

Origin

Downtown Seattle

Destination

Alki

Route network

King County Metro

Network (short)

KCM

Operator

King County Metro

Fare

Yes

Quick overview

Explore the Bus 56 route in Seattle (USA). 2 directions, 43 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.

Data source

The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.


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