Is Kirkland or Bellevue Better If I Work at Google Kirkland and My Partner Works at Microsoft?
Short answer: Kirkland usually fits when the Google Kirkland commute matters most and both trips test acceptably; Bellevue fits when you want 2 Line access toward Microsoft’s Redmond stations and can make the Kirkland trip work. Pin both offices and test both trips from each home.
Google lists two Kirkland locations: the 6th St Campus at 777 6th St South and Kirkland Urban at 425 Urban Plz. Microsoft lists its corporate address as One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-7329.
Office pins for a Google Kirkland + Microsoft Redmond household
Kirkland vs Bellevue decision guide
Pin both offices first
Google lists two Kirkland locations, so confirm which one applies. Microsoft’s corporate address is in Redmond. Every comparison here starts from those published addresses.
Test both trips from each home
For each shortlisted home, time the trip to both offices on comparable workdays. Weight the result by how many days each person goes in. No minute counts are claimed here.
Rail is a Bellevue-side option for the Microsoft trip
Sound Transit lists Bellevue Downtown Station at 594 110th Ave NE and Redmond Technology Station at 3929 156th Avenue NE on the 2 Line. Walk the first and last mile before paying for proximity.
Verify the school district by address
LWSD describes itself as the public school district for Kirkland and Redmond. For Bellevue addresses, confirm the serving district with official tools. Compare assignments, not rankings.
FAQ
Is Kirkland or Bellevue better for a Google Kirkland and Microsoft couple?
Kirkland often fits when the Google trip matters most; Bellevue fits when 2 Line access toward Microsoft matters more. Test both trips from each home.
Where are Google’s Kirkland offices?
Google lists the 6th St Campus at 777 6th St South and Kirkland Urban at 425 Urban Plz, Kirkland.
Can the Microsoft partner take light rail from Bellevue?
The 2 Line serves Bellevue Downtown (594 110th Ave NE) and Redmond Technology (3929 156th Avenue NE). Test the full trip.
Which school district serves Kirkland?
LWSD describes itself as the public school district for Kirkland and Redmond. Verify the exact address.
How should we weigh two commutes?
Multiply each tested trip by that person’s office days and compare totals for each home.
Build a property-specific shortlist
Bring your address checks and route notes to Peter Kim at Odigo Real Estate Club. Start with the evidence for each property, then compare the trade-offs that matter to you. No mortgage rates, citywide price statistics or guaranteed commute times are used in this guide.
Sources
- Google Locations: https://about.google/locations/?region=north-america , accessed November 6, 2026.
- Microsoft Facts: https://news.microsoft.com/facts-about-microsoft/ , accessed November 6, 2026.
- St Bellevue Dt: https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/stops-stations/bellevue-downtown-station , accessed November 6, 2026.
- St Redmond Tech: https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/stops-stations/redmond-technology-station , accessed November 6, 2026.
- St 2 Line: https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/routes-schedules/2-line , accessed November 6, 2026.
- Lwsd District Map: https://www.lwsd.org/about/district-map , accessed November 6, 2026.
About the Author
Peter Kim
Peter Kim is the owner of Odigo Real Estate Club, a leading real estate agency in the Greater Seattle area that specializes in residential, commercial, and luxury properties. With over 25 years of combined experience and a team of highly skilled agents, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the real estate space.
