Getting around Everett with Community Transit
Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Everett community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Everett, feel good about how you get there.
About Everett
Transit options in Everett
Sound Transit, Everett Transit, and Community Transit offer public transit options in Everett. Community Transit provides its bus rapid transit system, Swift, with two lines that travel through the city: the Blue Line from Downtown Everett to Shoreline via State Route 99; and the Green Line, which connects the Boeing plant to Mill Creek and northern Bothell.
Everett Station is a multimodal train and bus station that is served by its three major public transit providers including the Sounder Commuter Train. Everett Station is also served by intercity buses from Greyhound Lines, BoltBus, and Northwestern Trailways, which connect Everett to cities in the Pacific Northwest.
Sound Transit plans to extend its Link light rail service to Downtown Everett in 2036, as part of the Sound Transit 3 plan passed by voters in 2016.
Everett has more than 40 parks, with Forest Park serving as the largest. Many of these parks offer hiking, biking, and walking trails. The city also provides a seasonal ferry giving access to Jetty Island from its waterfront. Everett was connected with Seattle by an interurban railway from 1910 to 1939, with the right-of-way now serving as the Interurban Trail for bikers and pedestrians.
Regional destinations in Everett
Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington and the seventh-largest in the state by population. Everett's airport, Paine Field, serves as a major regional destination for travelers.
Everett Community College and Washington State University Everett, City University, Everest College, Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, and Columbia College at Naval Station Everett are just some of the higher education options and campuses in the area.
Major employers in the area include Boeing, Providence Medical Center, Naval Station Everett, The Everett Clinic, Everett School District, Amazon, FedEx, the Everett Mall, Fluke Corporation (Fortive), and more.
Popular Destinations
Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Ginnesha
Tell me a little bit about yourself.
“Well, my name is Ginnesha. I am from Los Angeles, but I moved up here about two years ago to escape the noise. I really like the peace and quiet up here. I have recently been finding happiness in trying new things and traveling. I have started doing daily affirmations and prayer, which helps me start the day in a peaceful mindset. Today’s affirmation was about having a stronger mindset – ‘The older I get, the stronger I become.’ I’ve worked for Community Transit for about seven to eight months now. My motivation to come to work comes from not liking being lazy. If I take the day off, I regret not coming in because I would rather make money than spend money.”
What does Black History Month mean to you?
“I consider every month Black History Month. I think it is a time to embrace our culture and celebrate. There are more events, celebrations, and people showcasing their talents and culture. This is our time, our moment, where we can branch out and open ourselves up more to a lot of things. Black History Month really is our time.”
How important is representation to you in the workforce and community?
“Representation is very important. I like to feel welcomed. I like to feel like me, as a Black woman is wanted somewhere. I don’t like feeling like an outcast, but I like being noticed in at least some little way.”
How can others best honor Black History Month?
“I’d suggest people get closer to someone of color, so they can properly teach them how to celebrate Black History Month. People can also attend events and celebrate alongside Black people. I’d also say that being aware of what is going on and what is appropriate and inappropriate would be helpful.”
At the end of the interview, Ginnesha said, “For a person of color, don’t be afraid to take the lead or take charge. Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort and step outside the shadows. Step out and be that person of color and be that role model.”
These words reflect that even today there is still work to be done to advance and advocate for Black voices to be heard and highlighted.
