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2 Line · Stop 2 in Bellevue

East Main Station

The quiet one — a short uphill walk to Old Bellevue's restaurant row.

112th Ave SE at Main Street, at the southern edge of downtown Bellevue.

Map of East Main station and what's walkable

Why get off here

East Main is the least dramatic station in Bellevue and the most useful one for anybody with dinner reservations. It sits below the bustle, which means you walk uphill for ten minutes and arrive in Old Bellevue instead of the office towers.

Locals use it to skip the downtown parking problem entirely on Friday nights.

Within walking distance

6 published places sit inside a walk of this platform. Times are estimates at a normal pace, measured from the station with an allowance for the street grid.

Dinner in Old Bellevue without a car

An evening plan: arrive hungry, leave without touching a parking garage.

  1. Start

    Arrive at East Main

    Exit toward Main Street and walk west.

  2. +12 min

    Old Bellevue

    Main Street's restaurant row starts around 100th Ave NE.

  3. +120 min

    Walk north for dessert

    Downtown Park and Bellevue Downtown station are ten minutes further north.

East Main station questions

Frequently asked questions

Is East Main or Bellevue Downtown better for Old Bellevue?

East Main is closer to the western end of Main Street. Bellevue Downtown station is better if you are heading for Bellevue Square or the north side of downtown first.

Is there parking at East Main?

No. East Main is a walk-up and drop-off station with no park-and-ride garage.