Getting around Darrington with Community Transit

houses in Darrington, WA with snow-capped mountains behind

Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Darrington community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Darrington, feel good about how you get there.

 

About Darrington

Darrington is a small mountain town in the foothills of the Cascades, located where two rivers once joined in a valley between the Sauk and the Stillaguamish rivers. The Sauk-Suiattle tribe were the first people to settle in the valley and today their tribe headquarters are located in Darrington. Darrington is connected to nearby areas by State Route 530, which runs along the two rivers towards the city of Arlington, located 30 miles to the west.

Town is home to a variety of small logging and lumber companies as well as Hampton Lumber’s state-of-the-art mill. Darrington’s location near the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and scenic rivers make it a popular destination for outdoor recreation.

People traveling to and from the area can ride from Community Transit buses along Route 230, which connects people to the neighboring Smokey Point Transit Center in Arlington. DART paratransit service and Vanpool are also options. The Sauk-Suiattle DC (Darrington-Concrete) Direct Shuttle Bus Service, a program operated by the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, also offers public transportation to residents of the reservation, Darrington, and surrounding communities.

Spanning over 27 miles between the City of Arlington and the Town of Darrington, the Whitehorse Regional Trail follows the path of the former BNSF railroad through the North Stillaguamish River Valley, offering a scenic travel option for people hiking, biking, and riding horseback.

A Zip Shuttle van driving

New Zip Shuttle pilot areas now available

Zip Shuttle service areas now include Lake Stevens, Arlington, and Darrington in addition to Alderwood to make getting around even easier!

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D'Arling Direct shuttle service

Homage's D'Arling Direct, combined with Community Transit’s Route 230 service, gives you more options for travel between Darrington and Arlington on weekdays and weekends.

News / Published on Oct 2, 2023

Community Transit board meeting, October 5

Regular monthly meeting

The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5. The board meeting will be hybrid, with in-person attendance and an online options available.

 

Livestream: https://bit.ly/CTPublicMtgsYouTube

Join Zoom Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87858511746?pwd=UVZwc3doeW41L0pRSFBZbVBVVWlhQT09
Webinar ID: 878 5851 1746       
Passcode: 433505      
Phone: 1-253-215-8782

Agenda items include:

  • Draft Journey 2050 Long Range Plan presentation
  • Approve Zip Alderwood Shuttle Service
  • Award RFP #2022-074, Onboard Digital Signage
  • Award RFP #82-15, Data Backup Solution
  • Approve Resolution No.04-23, Fare Enforcement Authority
  • Award RFP #2023-087, Bus Remediation Services

 

For the full agenda, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors and click on Upcoming Meetings. The board holds regular meetings on the first Thursday of each month. The Community Transit Board Room is in the Cascade Building, 2312 W Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98204.