HousingAug 23, 2019
DeloitteDataqi

Amazon commute - Issaquah vs South Bellevue

Want to know people's experiences with commute from South Bellevue East gate VS Issaquah trasit bay, both along i90. I am joining Amazon soon and trying to decide what's a better option to rent based on commute times

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Dell XBzB44 Aug 23, 2019

Does Amazon have a shuttle bus to Issaquah?

Facebook Shmoculus Aug 23, 2019

Yes, to Lake Samm Park

Facebook Shmoculus Aug 23, 2019

If you’re thinking about taking ST554, issaquah is better. Eastgate stop is on the highway ramp, so prepare for longish walks to the P&R under drizzling rain.

Facebook Shmoculus Aug 23, 2019

Also much better chance to grab a seat in issaquah.

Facebook Shmoculus Aug 23, 2019

And Metro 214 doesn’t even stop at Eastgate.

Amazon JohnnyUta Aug 23, 2019

I took the shuttle from Bellevue for 2 years. It was great. If I needed to drive I went in a little early. Traffic isn’t that bad before 7am. Find a friend and car pool the HOV after that. Issaquah is much quieter, nicer, and closer to the mountains than east gate. Bellevue is feeling the spill over from Seattle’s problems.

Deloitte Dataqi OP Aug 23, 2019

How long did it take for the shuttle to get you into the office? I heard that the Bellevue shuttle gets full real quick

Amazon JohnnyUta Aug 23, 2019

20-30 mins. It takes the HOV and bus lanes all the way down town.