2 Line · Stop 4 in Bellevue
Wilburton Station
The trail station — the Eastrail crossing and the Botanical Garden are minutes away.
116th Ave NE near NE 8th Street, next to the Eastrail corridor.
Map of Wilburton station and what's walkable
Why get off here
Wilburton is the station for people arriving with a bike, a dog, or walking shoes. The Eastrail corridor runs alongside it, and the Bellevue Botanical Garden sits uphill to the east.
It is also the fastest way to reach the Wilburton hill restaurants without circling for parking.
One thing catches people out: the Wilburton Park & Ride and Wilburton Station are two different places, roughly a mile apart. If you are driving to the train, read the parking answer below before you set off.
Is there a Wilburton Park & Ride?
Yes, but it is not at the light rail station. Wilburton Park & Ride is a King County Metro lot at 720 114th Ave SE, about a mile south of Wilburton Station, and the station itself has no passenger parking.
- Wilburton Park & Ride: 720 114th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004, operated by King County Metro with 186 stalls, near I-405 and SE 8th St.
- Wilburton Station sits at 116th Ave NE near NE 8th Street. Sound Transit does not list park-and-ride parking at this station.
- If you want to drive and ride, South Bellevue Station is the Bellevue stop with a structured park-and-ride garage.
- Arriving on foot, by bike, or by bus is the intended access here — the Eastrail crossing runs alongside the platform.
Driving to the train? Use South Bellevue Station and its park-and-ride garage, or plan the trip on the Bellevue map.
We do not publish current stall availability, permit status, or bus routing for the park-and-ride: Metro's permit program status and the fall service change can move those. Check King County Metro before you travel.
Verified against King County Metro — park-and-ride locations and Sound Transit — Wilburton Station.
Within walking distance
58 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.
Restaurants
- John Howie SteakThe Bravern's flagship steakhouse — a serious dry-aging program, one of the deepest wine lists on the Eastside, and the Downtown Bellevue business-dinner room chef John Howie built.11 min walk
- El GauchoPacific Northwest classic steakhouse — tableside service, prime beef, and the tuxedoed room that has defined Bellevue special-occasion dining for a generation.16 min walk
- Facing EastBellevue's Taiwanese landmark since 2006 — hand-crafted beef noodle soup and xiao chi small plates, now served takeout and delivery from Bel-Red Road.17 min walk
- Daniel's BroilerDowntown Bellevue's classic steakhouse on the 21st floor of Bellevue Place — USDA Prime beef, a serious wine list, and the piano bar that has anchored Bellevue business dinners for decades.19 min walk
- Din Tai FungThe soup-dumpling landmark of Lincoln Square — hand-folded xiao long bao, an open kitchen you can watch, and the most reliable table in Downtown Bellevue.21 min walk
- The LakehousePacific Northwest dining room at the base of Lincoln Square South — wood-fired hearth cooking, farm-forward menus, and a signature Bellevue dining occasion.21 min walk
- Ascend Prime Steak & SushiBellevue's highest dining room — dry-aged prime steaks, hand-rolled sushi, and a wraparound Cascades-and-skyline view from Lincoln Square South.22 min walk
- Earls BellevueEarls' Bellevue restaurant and lounge at Lincoln Square, 700 Bellevue Way NE, with a modern American menu, daily happy hour, and weekend brunch until 2 PM.22 min walk
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Attractions
- Meydenbauer CenterBellevue's premier convention, conference, and performing arts venue — 36,000 square feet of column-free ballroom, a 410-seat theatre, and a full block of meeting space steps from light rail.12 min walk
- Garden d'LightsHoliday light show at Bellevue Botanical Garden.14 min walk
- Bellevue LibraryFlagship KCLS library with author events and exhibits.16 min walk
- Bellwether Public SculptureCitywide outdoor sculpture biennial.19 min walk
- Gunnar Nordstrom GalleryLong-running contemporary art gallery.21 min walk
- Lucky Strike BellevueUpscale bowling, billiards, and craft cocktails.21 min walk
- Bellevue Arts FairLargest summer arts festival in the Pacific Northwest.24 min walk
- Aronica Fine Arts GalleryIndependent gallery in Old Bellevue.25 min walk
Shopping
- REI BellevueEastside REI Co-op store with outdoor gear, apparel, and a full-service bike shop.6 min walk
- Uwajimaya BellevuePacific Northwest's premier Asian grocery and gift store.7 min walk
- Whole Foods Market BellevueDowntown flagship Whole Foods with hot bar, sushi, and rooftop seating.7 min walk
- The Shops at The BravernBellevue's luxury shopping destination featuring Neiman Marcus, Hermès, and Gucci.14 min walk
- Bellevue PlaceMixed-use tower with boutique shops, restaurants, and the Hyatt Regency.19 min walk
- Lincoln Square ShopsUpscale retail wing of The Bellevue Collection with restaurants, cinema, and bowling.22 min walk
- Microsoft Experience CenterMicrosoft's hands-on flagship showcasing Surface, Xbox, and AI.23 min walk
- Old Bellevue Main StreetWalkable historic district with indie boutiques, salons, and cafés.24 min walk
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Hotels
- Hotel 116, A Coast HotelBoutique-feel hotel just east of downtown.5 min walk
- Residence Inn by Marriott Bellevue DowntownAll-suite extended-stay with kitchens and breakfast.15 min walk
- Seattle Marriott Bellevue384-room Marriott in the heart of downtown.15 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Bellevue DowntownModern Courtyard in the heart of downtown.15 min walk
- AC Hotel by Marriott Bellevue DowntownEuropean-inspired design hotel in downtown Bellevue.18 min walk
- Hilton BellevueFull-service Hilton with Basil's Kitchen restaurant.19 min walk
- Hyatt Regency BellevueDowntown Bellevue's convention-anchor hotel — 732 rooms and suites inside Bellevue Place, with direct covered access to The Bellevue Collection, Meydenbauer Center, and Daniel's Broiler on the top floor.20 min walk
- Bellevue Club HotelAn independent 66-room hotel attached to the Bellevue Club — a 200,000-square-foot athletic and wellness campus with indoor and outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and four dining venues, at the south edge of downtown Bellevue.21 min walk
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Garden and trail loop
Half a day on foot; add a bike and it becomes a full afternoon along Eastrail.
Start
Arrive at Wilburton
Follow signage east toward the trail crossing.
+20 min
Bellevue Botanical Garden
Free to enter; the ravine suspension bridge is the highlight.
+120 min
Eastrail north or south
Flat, paved, and continuous — head north toward the Spring District.
Wilburton station questions
Frequently asked questions
Is there parking at Wilburton light rail station?
No. Sound Transit does not list park-and-ride parking at Wilburton Station. The nearest Bellevue station with a structured park-and-ride garage is South Bellevue.
Is the Wilburton Park & Ride the same as Wilburton Station?
No. Wilburton Park & Ride is a King County Metro lot at 720 114th Ave SE with 186 stalls, roughly a mile south of the light rail platform at 116th Ave NE and NE 8th Street. They share a name, not a location.
Is the Bellevue Botanical Garden walkable from Wilburton station?
It is an uphill walk of roughly twenty to twenty-five minutes. Many visitors ride to Wilburton and take a short bus or rideshare hop for the final climb.
Can I bring a bike?
Yes. Bikes are permitted on Link trains, and Wilburton connects directly to the Eastrail corridor.