With a population of 30,434, Issaquah is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Issaquah deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fins Bistro (301 Front St N) and Pogacha of Issaquah (120 NW Gilman Blvd) are great picks.
When flying to Issaquah, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Issaquah include American Airlines, Air France and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Issaquah departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 37m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Issaquah. The train journey from Issaquah to Bellingham takes 2h 26m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $20 for a 3h 07m trip.
Another option to get to Issaquah is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 15 miles from Issaquah. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Issaquah, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Issaquah takes 135 miles and will cost you around $19. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $253 for a journey of 165 miles.
Renting a car in Issaquah costs $49 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Issaquah.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Issaquah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Issaquah is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$31/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$32/day