Welcome aboard
Riding the bus is an easy, smart, and convenient way to travel. It's good for your budget and the environment. Plus it gives you back your time. Read, enjoy music and entertainment, or just sit back and ponder life’s big questions.
Taking transit is:
- Budget-friendly — You don’t have to worry about gas, tolls, parking, and other car expenses.
- Convenient — We operate 365 days a year across Snohomish County and beyond, so you’ll always have a ride.
- Environmentally friendly — Reducing the number of cars on the road is good for the planet, not to mention the traffic.
- Accessible — All of our buses accommodate people of all abilities, including riders with wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, and bikes.
Types of bus service
Community Transit operates three types of fixed-route bus service to get you where you want to be. The primary differences between routes are communities served and schedules.
Local routes
This type of bus service includes more neighborhood stops, placed conveniently for local destinations and service, that runs all day in both directions. Our local routes make up the majority of Community Transit's bus service.
Express routes
Express service has limited stops running between key residential areas and major transit hubs, providing faster travel times. They typically operate during weekday a.m. and p.m. peak travel times, often in the peak direction only.
Swift lines
Swift is our most frequent service, running every 10 to 20 minutes all day in both directions. Swift has limited stops with service on dense residential and business corridors, providing faster travel times than other bus options.
Taking the bus to light rail?
Learn more about connecting to light rail with Community Transit's bus service. If you regularly ride Link light rail, sign up for Sound Transit Rider Alerts to get the latest updates about Link service or to get notified in case there is a service disruption.
How much does it cost to ride?
You can pay with cash or ORCA cards. Reduced rates are available for people 65 and older, riders with disabilities, Medicare cardholders, and low-income community members who qualify. Youth aged 18 and younger ride free. Learn more about ORCA LIFT, reduced fare programs, or Youth Fares.
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Service |
Adult Aged 19 to 64 |
Youth Aged 18 and younger |
Reduced Fares ORCA LIFT, 65+, Disabled and Medicare |
Subsidized Annual Pass Riders enrolled in one of six state benefit programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bus Includes local, express, and Swift bus rapid transit buses |
$2.50 / ride $90.00 Monthly Pass |
FREE |
$1.00 / ride $36.00 Monthly Pass |
FREE |
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DART Paratransit For passengers with disabilities |
$2.50 / ride $90.00 Monthly Pass |
FREE |
$2.50 / ride $90.00 Monthly Pass |
FREE |
Bus
Includes local, express, and Swift bus rapid transit buses
Rider Fare |
Monthly Pass |
|
|---|---|---|
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Adult Aged 19 to 64 |
$2.50 |
$90.00 |
|
Youth Aged 18 and younger |
FREE |
FREE |
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Reduced Fares ORCA LIFT, 65+, Disabled and Medicare |
$1.00 |
$36.00 |
|
Subsidized Annual Pass Riders enrolled in one of six state benefit programs |
FREE |
DART Paratransit
For passengers with disabilities
Rider Fare |
Monthly Pass |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Adult Aged 19 to 64 |
$2.50 |
$90.00 |
|
Youth Aged 18 and younger |
FREE |
FREE |
|
Reduced Fares ORCA LIFT, 65+, Disabled and Medicare |
$2.50 |
$90.00 |
|
Subsidized Annual Pass Riders enrolled in one of six state benefit programs |
FREE |
New to transit?
Learn the basics of riding the bus with our helpful guide, including our best tips and videos.
The right bus for the route
Community Transit operates a diverse fleet of buses in a variety of models, each designed to meet varying conditions, the needs of our riders, and the communities we serve.
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StandardThese buses are the workhorses of the fleet and which size shows up at your bus stop depends on the time of day, the particular demands of the route, or weather. All are wheelchair accessible. -
ArticulatedThese longer buses have a pivoting joint in the middle that looks a bit like an accordion to help them maneuver. The extra length makes them ideal for carrying more passengers on high-demand routes. -
Swift bus rapid transitEverything moves a little faster on Swift. Buses depart every 10 minutes on weekdays and 15–20 minutes on weekends, early mornings and evenings. Riders pay at the station for faster boarding and buses operate in dedicated lanes with traffic signal priority.
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Double TallOur fleet of Double Tall buses is the second largest in the US. They’re lower maintenance, more fuel efficient and easier to maneuver in the snow and ice than articulated buses. Each can comfortably seat up to 100 riders and gives those seated up top a great view.
More information
Get more information about changes that could affect your ride.
Service changes
Community Transit has two primary service changes yearly, in March and September. More information about upcoming changes is available here.
Holiday schedule
Be sure to take note of schedule changes to your routes during the holiday season. Schedules typically shift to accommodate holiday activities.
Light rail service disruptions
For riders connecting to Sound Transit's Link light rail, learn about Link Shuttle service and what to do in case light rail service is interrupted.
Rider Alerts
Learn about Rider Alerts and sign up to get notified if your route is impacted by construction, holidays, severe weather, and more.