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
Reminder: Big changes to service begin March 30
In case you don’t know yet, big changes are coming to Community Transit on March 30 as we expand our services to accommodate the future of transit in Snohomish County. You will have more service, more connections, and greater frequency that creates flexibility with transit in your community.
We've been talking about these changes on our blog recently. If you haven't read the articles yet, we've linked to all of them in this story, click on a link to learn more.
Introducing the Swift Orange Line
On March 30, you can start riding the Swift Orange Line for fast, frequent, and reliable transit between Edmonds College, Lynnwood Transit Center, Alderwood Mall, and Mill Creek. The Swift Orange Line is Community Transit’s third bus rapid transit (BRT) line in Snohomish County, and will connect you with regional transit options, getting you farther, faster. Learn more.
New Route 114 and the new Swift Orange Line from Community Transit on Vimeo.
New Route 166 from Community Transit on Vimeo.
Three new bus routes will be added
In addition to the new Swift Orange Line, three new routes will be expanding your transit options in South Snohomish County. These new bus routes are Route 102 (Edmonds – Lynnwood), Route 114 (Aurora Village – Lynnwood), and Route 166 (Edmonds - Silver Firs.) These new bus routes will replace existing routes that will be eliminated on March 30. Learn more.
Routes 115, 116, and 196 are being replaced
Three bus routes will be eliminated and replaced with new routes. The routes that will no longer be in service are Route 115 (McCollum Park – Aurora Village), Route 116 (Silver Firs - Edmonds), and Route 196 (Ash Way - Edmonds). If you ride one of these routes, you will take a new route to reach your destination.
Routes 120 and 202 will have changes
A segment of Route 120 between Lynnwood Transit Center and Edmonds College will be replaced by new routes. Additionally, a segment of Route 202 between 152nd St. NE and Smokey Point Transit Center in Arlington is being rerouted. Learn more.
Route 120 changes from Community Transit on Vimeo.
Route 202 changes from Community Transit on Vimeo.
Changes to three stops along Alderwood Mall Blvd
Three stops along Alderwood Mall Blvd will have limited service between March 30 and August of this year. These stops are: Stop #1742, Stop #370, and Stop #371. We have suggested new and alternate routes you can take to get to your destination. Learn more.
Learn more on the Service Change webpage
Major service changes are happening on March 30 and again in later this year. The best way to prepare yourself for these changes is to learn about how they will affect you.
Visit the Service Changes page on our website to see a full list of route changes that are happening on March 30. This page provides a comprehensive list of route changes, including maps, videos, and instructions on finding your new route.
We highly suggest you sign up for Rider Alerts on the Community Transit website to receive digital notifications via text or email about construction, holidays, severe weather conditions, and upcoming service changes.
For additional questions or comments about the upcoming service changes, contact Customer Care, available Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at (800) 562-1375 or (425) 353-RIDE (7433), TTY: 711, or via email at riders@commtrans.org.
