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.
Within walking distance
74 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
- Wild GingerPan-Asian icon with satay, fragrant duck, and dim sum brunch.13 min walk
- Blueacre SeafoodPacific Northwest seafood with a Pike Place pedigree.16 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
- 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
- BarrioModern Mexican with hand-shaken margaritas and a patio.21 min walk
- Din Tai FungThe soup-dumpling landmark of Bellevue Square — hand-folded xiao long bao, an open kitchen you can watch, and the most reliable table in Downtown Bellevue.21 min walk
- Sushi KashibaOmakase from sushi master Shiro Kashiba.23 min walk
- SuikaLate-night izakaya with sake and shareable Japanese plates.23 min walk
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Attractions
- Pacific Northwest Ballet at PACETouring performances at the Performing Arts Center Eastside.13 min walk
- Bellevue Jazz & Blues FestivalAnnual multi-venue jazz festival downtown.15 min walk
- Bellevue Civic TheatreCommunity theater producing classic and contemporary plays.15 min walk
- Performing Arts Center EastsideResident performing arts company at Meydenbauer.15 min walk
- 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.16 min walk
- Garden d'LightsHoliday light show at Bellevue Botanical Garden.16 min walk
- Bellevue LibraryFlagship KCLS library with author events and exhibits.16 min walk
- Bellwether Public SculptureCitywide outdoor sculpture biennial.19 min walk
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Shopping
- 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
- Bellevue Pacific CenterMixed retail center near the transit center with grocery and services.20 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, BW Premier CollectionBoutique-feel hotel just east of downtown.5 min walk
- Coast Bellevue HotelQuiet hotel just east of downtown.5 min walk
- Sheraton Bellevue HotelWalkable downtown Sheraton near Bellevue Square.15 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
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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 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.