Bellevue

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If you live in Snohomish County, public transit is an affordable and efficient way to commute to Bellevue — or visit for pleasure. Community Transit buses connect with Sound Transit express buses and Link light rail, which travel to downtown Bellevue. Commuters can also apply to join a Community Transit Vanpool. Within the city of Bellevue itself, buses and light rail from King County Metro and Sound Transit provide many travel options.

Public transit in Bellevue

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Buses

Community Transit buses can take you to Everett Station or Lynnwood City Center Station, where you can connect to Sound Transit lines to Bellevue.

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Link light rail

With the Crosslake Connection, you can travel between Snohomish County and Bellevue on Sound Transit’s Link light rail 2 Line.

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Vanpool

If your commute starts or ends in Snohomish County, you can travel to work in a Community Transit van, saving money on tolls and gas.

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Bus routes

Click on a route below to see maps and more.

You may be able to connect to other routes to or from Bellevue not listed here. Visit our Maps & Schedules page to search for bus routes near you.

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New to transit?

Learn the basics of riding the bus with our helpful guide, including our best tips and videos.

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    An ORCA card makes it easy and affordable to pay for public transportation.

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    Skip traffic and consider convenient park & ride options.

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