Mercer Island travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mercer Island
With a population of 22,699, Mercer Island is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mercer Island has to offer.
Where to Eat in Mercer Island
If you’re looking for affordable options, L'Experience Paris - Mercer Island (3020 78th Ave SE) and Mo's Pizza & Wine Dive (2630 77th Ave Se Suite 112) are great picks.
When to visit Mercer Island
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mercer Island in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mercer Island, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Mercer Island
Plane
When flying to Mercer Island, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mercer Island include American Airlines, Air France and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mercer Island departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mercer Island. The train journey from Mercer Island to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $34 for a 4h 25m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Mercer Island is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 6 miles from Mercer Island. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mercer Island, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Everett, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $253 for a journey of 165 miles.