Getting around Darrington with Community Transit
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.
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!
Popular Destinations
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.
How do you learn about changes to bus services?
Major changes to bus routes are coming in 2024 as we get ready for Link light rail. Some of those changes could affect your bus. There will be a lot of information to share, and we want to know how to get that information to you!
Take our survey to let us know how we should tell you about changes to bus service. Your responses will inform how we communicate all service changes going forward. You’ll also have an opportunity to win one of three $200 gift cards!
When you take our survey, you’ll see questions asking about:
- How you currently learn about changes to bus service.
- How you would prefer to learn about changes to bus service.
- What information is important to you for understanding service changes.
How do I participate?
The more voices we hear from, the more prepared we’ll be. Share this survey with other Community Transit riders: https://www.surveyhero.com/c/ct1101. Thank you for taking a few minutes to help us better understand your needs as a rider!
Click below and select your preferred language to get started:
Contact us for more information or translation services. Need a paper copy mailed to you? Call (206) 981-2226.
Focus Group Opportunity
If you’re really interested in sharing your feedback with us, we’re looking for 10 people to join an online 60-minute focus group on the evening of Nov. 1, 2023. During the focus group, you’ll learn more about our service changes and how we currently share those changes with you. You’ll be able to share your feedback directly with Community Transit staff and be compensated $50 for your time.
Interested? Fill out this registration form.
