We will be relocating to the Seattle area in a month. My husband's job will be in Bellevue. We've been seeing more sublets in Seattle, versus the eastside, so we're thinking of living in Seattle for a couple of months until we find a home to buy.
I've read and been told that the traffic (especially across Lake Washington) is horrible but no one's ever given us numbers. Can anyone tell me approx. how long the commute is during normal rush hour? We live in the high-traffic San Francisco area now... so "horrible" for Seattle could be what we're used to?? Please share what Seattle neighborhd. you're basing your commute time on. THANKS!!
2006-09-29 09:26:56 · 8 answers · asked by monchichi 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Seattle
I moved here from Michigan a few years ago and took a job in Bellevue because I figured the commute couldn't be all that bad. I mean, it was only 12 miles one way. WRONG!
First of all, let me explain where I live. I live in the Green Lake neighborhood, less than 1/10 mile from the I-5 exit, and only about 2-3 miles from 520 (the bridge that goes across to Bellevue).
In the morning, I'd leave at around 7:00am and be there by 7:30-7:40 on most days. If there was an accident on the bridge, make that 8:00-8:15 minmum.
I left work at 4:00pm, an hour earlier than rush hour. On a good day, it would take me an HOUR to get home. 12 miles an hour. ON A GOOD DAY. One day, I was in traffic for almost 2 hours, because there was an accident on the bridge.
If the sublet would truly be temporary, then it might be ok...and alot of people make the commute regardless of how long it takes. I lasted at that job for 3 months before I quit and found a job closer to home.
I hope you find something on the Eastside soon!! :) Best wishes!
2006-09-29 18:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by seattlecutiepie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bellevue To Seattle Traffic
2016-12-30 09:20:04 · answer #2 · answered by ambach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly urge you to find a place in Renton, Woodinville, Redmond, even Issaquah before I would recommend that you commute from Seattle to Bellevue. The 520 bridge only has two lanes each way. I-90 has more, but that route may be more out of the way for you. If there is an accident, you can add at least half an hour on to the commute time. I have been on that bridge and it is a parking lot at rush hour. It can take half an hour just to get across the bridge at certain times of the day. Plus the rest of your commute. The problem is that you have multiple high-traffic roads feeding onto a two lane bridge. I-5 from both directions, as well as Montlake Boulevard, all trying to get on and go east at the same time. Not a pretty sight.
2006-09-30 23:55:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jeannie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the others. There's only one short and quick way across the lake, and that's the bridge. Average commute time will be an hour.
If there's an accident, if it's Friday or the day before a holiday, you can wait for up to two hours. If the weather's bad, (snow), it can be even longer, or they have occasionally closed the bridge.
Travel around the lake on a good day takes a good hour. At rush-hour, longer, and if there's an accident too, well.......
Best bet is to find a place north, south or east of Bellevue. Try Mountlake Terrace, Kirkland, Bothell, Redmond, or even Renton. You'll thank us later!
2006-10-02 10:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are used to San Francisco traffic, Seattle's traffic won't really be any worse. The Bridges are a pain, but it all depends on where you find a place. As for a place to live, I'd much rather live on the Eastside than Seattle, especially if you have kids. Just be prepared for some expensive houses. I live in Southern King County (Covington/Kent), but I wish we lived on the Eastside, it is absolutely beautiful. You may need to move closer to Renton or Kenmore if prices are an issue, but Renton is nice too.
2006-09-30 08:17:55 · answer #5 · answered by Serena 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since the job is in Bellevue - you should live in Bellevue or Redmond. Get some help from your Bellevue Employer.
2006-09-30 15:35:29 · answer #6 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its actual available. you may get from seattle to renton on city streets. then you definately can get from renton to bellevue on purely city streets, yet itll take an exceptionally long term
2016-10-18 05:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be about half hour in the rush hour...
2006-09-29 09:32:30 · answer #8 · answered by Gauri P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋