Directions

Phinney Avenue to the south and Greenwood Avenue to the north have marked bike lanes and a signed route along the Interurban Trail, which connects to the Burke-Gilman Trail. Please use caution when approaching from the north on Greenwood Avenue because there is low visibility around the curve; it may be safest to dismount and use the crosswalk. If you are coming from the east or the west, expect steep hills.

Covered bike parking is located on the ramp near the front entrance to the Blue Building, which includes a repair station. Other racks are located along Phinney Avenue in the planting strip, on the east side of the upper parking lot, and in the parking lot near the entrance to the Brick Building.

Resources: View the Seattle Bike Map online or try Ride the City or Google Maps for point-to-point directions.

Metro route 5 local and express buses travel on Phinney Avenue and stop in front of the Phinney Center at the corner of 67th and Phinney. When you see North 65th Street on the northbound bus, you’re getting close. When you see North 70th Street on the southbound bus, you’re getting close.

Resources: Use Metro Trip Planner to plan your transit route. Get real-time arrival information online or on your phone with One Bus Away. The PNA has schedules for nearby Metro routes in the Blue Building lobby.

From the North, via I-5:
Travel south to exit 169, which is also signed “NE 50th St/NE 45th St”. The offramp splits in two immediately after leaving the freeway; veer right at the first of the routes, which is also signed “NE 50th St/Seattle Pacific Univ”. Continue with the offramp to 50th Street (the first stoplight). Turn right on 50th and travel west about 1 1/2 miles to Phinney Avenue North (watch the street signs after 6 stoplights so you don’t get in the wrong lane accidentally). The arterial curves to the right and becomes Phinney Avenue North. Travel north on Phinney about 1 mile. When the road veers to the left, turn right instead onto North 67th Street (when you see Red Mill Burgers, you’re getting close). The upper parking lot, which serves the Blue Building, is the first driveway to your right; the lower lot, which serves the Brick Building, is the second driveway.

From the South, via I-5:
Travel north to exit 169, which is also signed “NE 45th/NE 50th”. The offramp splits in two immediately after leaving the freeway; veer left at the first of the routes. Continue under a bridge to 50th Street (the first stoplight). Turn left on 50th and travel west about 1 1/2 miles to Phinney Avenue North (watch the street signs after 7 stoplights so you don’t get in the wrong lane accidentally). The arterial curves to the right and becomes Phinney Avenue North. Travel north on Phinney about 1 mile. When the road veers to the left, turn right instead onto North 67th Street (when you see Red Mill Burgers, you’re getting close). The upper parking lot, which serves the Blue Building, is the first driveway to your right; the lower lot, which serves the Brick Building, is the second driveway.

From Ballard:
Travel east on Northwest 65th Street to Phinney Avenue North. Turn left and travel north on Phinney 2 blocks. When the road veers to the left, turn right instead onto North 67th Street (when you see Red Mill Burgers, you’re getting close). The upper parking lot, which serves the Blue Building, is the first driveway to your right; the lower lot, which serves the Brick Building, is the second driveway.

From Magnolia:
Travel North on 15th Avenue Northwest across the Ballard Bridge. At Northwest 65th Street, turn right. Travel east on Northwest 65th Street to Phinney Avenue North. Turn left and travel north on Phinney 2 blocks. When the road veers to the left, turn right instead onto North 67th Street (when you see Starbucks, you’re getting close). The upper parking lot, which serves the Blue Building, is the first driveway to your right; the lower lot, which serves the Brick Building, is the second driveway.