Getting Here
Whether you’re arriving from the airport, visiting from a neighboring city, or exploring the area by boat, Kirkland offers smooth and accessible transportation options to get you here with ease.
By Car
Kirkland is located on the eastern shores of Lake Washington, just 12 miles east of Seattle via the I-90 or the I-520 Evergreen Point floating bridge, and 20 miles from SeaTac International Airport. To get to downtown Kirkland take 405-N and exit 85th Street.
There is ample free and paid public parking in downtown Kirkland.
By Boat
The City of Kirkland and Carillon Point marinas offer guest moorage with excellent access to downtown shops and dining, waterfront parks, overnight accommodations, and local events. Kirkland’s Marina Park and 2nd Street docks are year-round transient moorage facilities available on a first-come, first served basis.
By Bus
Take the 255 bus from Downtown Seattle to Downtown Kirkland or the 235 from Downtown Bellevue to Downtown Kirkland. For details on public transportation and routes, visit metro.kingcounty.gov or call (206) 553-3000.
By Uber or Lyft
Uber or Lyft can deliver to you Kirkland from SeaTac International Airport or anyplace in the region. Use the Uber or Lyft app to request a ride
By Taxi
Eastside for Hire: 425-453-9000
Stita: 206-697-2532
Kirkland Limo Service: 425-406-6333
Parking
There is ample parking, much of it free, in the downtown core, at Totem Lake and in Juanita, and all neighborhoods which offer much to see and do for the visitor. If you arrive by car, we invite you to park it and leave it, enjoying the amble through the downtown shops, boutiques, cafe's and waterfront parks that Kirkland is famous for. Information about parking can be found here
A green city, Kirkland offers several places for electric vehicles to charge while visitors enjoy downtown. The City offers free charging stalls at Marina Park Lakeshore Lot, Kirkland Library upper level parking lot, and City Hall.
You can download the ChargePoint app to find available EV Stations in your desired area.
Gifts & Boutiques
Kirkland offers a wide variety of local shops, galleries, outdoor markets, and boutiques.
Kirkland Parks
Downtown Kirkland
Shopping & Markets
Situated within an arm’s reach of Lake Washington and nearby Marina Park, downtown Kirkland offers a unique waterfront shopping experience that cannot be duplicated.
Restaurants
A stroll along Kirkland's many tree-lined streets reveals endless opportunities to explore local restaurants with nationally acclaimed chefs, showcasing the best of Northwest ingredients paired with exquisite Washington wine.
Nightlife
A veritable playground for adults 21 and over, Kirkland offers a vibrant and spirited nightlife with a smooth connectivity including regions that are entirely walkable!