Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Gold Bar community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Gold Bar,feel good about how you get there.
Gold Bar is located on the Skykomish River between Sultan and Index, connected by U.S. Route 2. The population was 2,403 at the 2020 census.
Gold Bar is known as a white-water rafting destination for those seeking to float the Skykomish River. One of the most popular low elevation hikes in the metro Seattle area, the trail to Wallace Falls, is located on the north margin of the city. More than 160,000 people visit Wallace Falls State Park annually.
People traveling to and from the area can take Community Transit's Route 270/271, which runs between Gold Bar, Sultan, Monroe, Snohomish, and Everett. Gold Bard Park & Ride is an option for riders, too. Community Transit's DART paratransit service and Vanpool are also options for local riders.
Major changes are coming to Community Transit on March 30, as we expand and update routes to accommodate the future of transit in Snohomish County. This includes the opening of the new Swift Orange Line, and some bus routes being replaced or changing paths.
Three stops along Alderwood Mall Blvd that will have limited service between March 30 and fall of this year, because Routes 115 and 116 are being eliminated and replaced with new routes. Below are suggestions for alternative stops and new routes that you can use to make sure you are able to get where you need to go!
Stops that will be impacted starting March 30:
While these three stops will still be served by Route 107 (Lynnwood – Seaway Transit Center), there are other options you can take that are within walking distance of these stops, as shown in the map below.
Another great option to get around the Alderwood area is the Zip Alderwood Shuttle! Zip is an on-demand shared ride service for travel anywhere within our Alderwood service area for the same price as local bus fare. Learn more about Zip here.
New Route 114 and the new Swift Orange Line from Community Transit on Vimeo. Route 115 is going away and will be replaced by two new routes: Route 114 and the Swift Orange Line.
New Route 166 from Community Transit on Vimeo. Route 116 and Route 196 will be replaced by Route 166.
Major service changes are happening on March 30 and again in August of 2024. 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.