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:
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.
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.
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.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
DART Paratransit For passengers with disabilities |
$2.50 / ride $90.00 Monthly Pass |
FREE |
$2.50 / ride $90.00 Monthly Pass |
FREE |
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 |
$1.00 |
$36.00 |
Subsidized Annual Pass Riders enrolled in one of six state benefit programs |
FREE |
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.
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.
Everything 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.
Our 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.
Get more information about changes that could affect your ride.
Community Transit has two primary service changes yearly, in March and September. More information about upcoming changes is available here.
Be sure to take note of schedule changes to your routes during the holiday season. Schedules typically shift to accommodate holiday activities.
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.
Learn about Rider Alerts and sign up to get notified if your route is impacted by construction, holidays, severe weather, and more.
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