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- Everett, WA 98203
Take Transit Downtown
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- Plan a trip to Seattle
- Seattle map (pdf)
Community Transit has 13 bus routes offering more than 100 roundtrips each weekday between Snohomish County communities and downtown Seattle.
Buses use the HOV (carpool) lanes and have priority on Seattle streets, saving you time, money and stress.
Commuter Bus Service
- Peak-hour service: buses arrive in Seattle between 6-9 a.m. and depart between 3-6 p.m.
- Park & ride: free park & ride lots throughout Snohomish County make it easy to catch a bus and avoid sitting in I-5 traffic. Lynnwood Transit Center is the hub of our Seattle service.
- Clean, comfortable buses: cushioned high-back seats, climate control and easy, low-floor boarding. And the Double Tall double-decker buses operate on Seattle routes.
- Limited stops: commuter buses make limited stops in Snohomish County, and Community Transit buses inbound to Seattle stop only at the request of on-board passengers (new passengers may board only if the bus is already stopping).
- Off-peak options: For late morning trips, days you need to get home early, or evenings you want to stay in Seattle, see Sound Transit Express Routes 510 and 511.
| Neighborhood | Routes to Seattle |
|---|---|
| Bothell | 435 |
| Edmonds | 405, 416 |
| S. Everett | 410, 412 |
| Lake Stevens | 425 |
| Lynnwood | 402, 413, 415, 417, 421, 422, 425, 511 |
| Marysville | 421, 422 |
| Mill Creek | 412 |
| Monroe | 424 |
| Mountlake Terrace | 413, 415, 511, 513 |
| Mukilteo | 417 |
| Silver Firs | 412 |
| Snohomish | 424 |
| Stanwood | 422 |
- from the north via Stewart on Routes 402, 405, 410, 415, 417, 422, 424.
- from the south via Cherry, with the first stop near Seattle City Hall, on Routes 412, 413, 416, 421, 425, 435.
Fares & Passes
Community Transit commuter fares are based on distance:
- adult passengers boarding in south Snohomish County pay $3.50 per trip
- adult passengers in north and east county pay $4.50 per trip (Routes 421, 422, 424, 425, 821)
Many Downtown Seattle employers offer incentives for employees to carpool or take transit such as an ORCA card valid on buses throughout the region. Check with your employer to find out if they offer transit incentives.
Downtown Bus Stops
There are so many buses and busy stops in downtown Seattle that bus routes serve only designated stops every few blocks. Look for your route number posted at your stop to confirm that it will pick-up there. If it's not listed, walk a block to the next stop.
Drop-off bus stops are not posted with route numbers. Bus drivers call out the street names for the next stop when they are in Seattle so passengers are ready to deboard when they stop.
Connections
- Transfer to King County Metro Transit buses to complete your trip to First Hill, South Lake Union, Belltown or other destinations.
- Head into the Seattle Transit Tunnel to catch Link light rail to SeaTac Airport and other south Seattle stops.
- Community Transit has separate commuter service to the University of Washington.
Ride Free Area
Ride free on any public bus within Downtown Seattle’s Ride Free Area (RFA) between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- When boarding in the RFA, passengers may enter at either front or rear doors.
- Pay when you get off the bus, unless your entire trip is within the RFA.
- The RFA is shown in yellow on commuter route maps, and Seattle bus stops within the zone are marked.
Visit our Bus Stop List to see a list of stops by route.
Bikes Downtown
You may load or unload your bicycle at any stop in downtown Seattle. Please make sure to catch the driver's attention before stepping in front of the bus. Bicycles may also be loaded in the Seattle Transit Tunnel - be aware that the curb is extra-high.
