Getting around Lynnwood with Community Transit
Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Lynnwood community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Lynnwood, feel good about how you get there.
About Lynnwood
As a regional crossroads, Lynnwood is home to many popular destinations. These include the Alderwood Mall shopping center, Edmonds College (also home to CWU-Lynnwood) and the Lynnwood City Center Station, which provides local and regional transit access to Seattle, the Eastside and Everett and the rest of Snohomish County. At the Lynnwood City Center Station you can also find the Ride Store, which provides more information on Community Transit’s services — such as bus schedules, Swift bus rapid transit, including the newest addition, Swift Orange Line, Zip Shuttle Alderwood, DART and Vanpool — as well as purchase or add fare to ORCA cards, good for travel throughout the region.
Travel made easy
Getting around Lynnwood has never been easier with services provided by Community Transit.
Swift Orange Line
Travel across Lynnwood quickly on Swift rapid transit or connect to light rail.
Zip Shuttle
Our on-demand ride share service for the same price as standard bus fare.
Ride our connections to light rail
Updated bus service brings you connections to light rail stations in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Shoreline.
Popular Destinations
Explore Lynnwood with Rick Steves
Join us with Rick Steves as we explore the Interurban Trail, Alderwood Mall, and other popular spots in Lynnwood, Snohomish County’s fastest-growing city. Ride Swift Orange and Blue lines, Zip Alderwood Shuttle, connect to popular transit hubs via bus or bike, and learn about Lynnwood‘s future Link light rail station opening later this year.
Community Transit seeks public comment on continuing Zip Alderwood Shuttle
Community Transit is seeking public comment on making Zip Alderwood Shuttle a regular, long-term service. The on-demand ride service, offered for the same price as a local bus trip, is nearing the end of its one-year test period. The agency is considering transitioning Zip to regular, ongoing service.
Zip was launched as a one-year pilot in October 2022. The Zip shuttle is available anywhere within a defined service area in the Alderwood neighborhood of Lynnwood. The flexible service can be used for any reason, including running errands, getting to work, going to the library, or making connections to a bus. Zip operates 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Rides are booked through a smartphone app or by calling the Zip customer service line. Fares can be paid with cash, ORCA card, or debit/credit card. Details are available at communitytransit.org/zip.
“We started planning for Zip by listening to the community. We heard there was a need for something that was safe and easy to use, as well as affordable and readily available,” said Jennifer Hass, Community Transit Senior Manager of Innovation. “Zip customers are finding they can easily access many popular destinations in the Alderwood area, and they are also using it to reach other transit services. Eventually they can use it to connect to light rail in Lynnwood.”
As of this month, Zip has had 23,000 boardings by 1,100 unique customers. Average wait time for customers is less than 15 minutes. The pilot started with three service vehicles and the fleet has now grown to five vehicles.
Public comment is welcome through Sept. 7
Comments can be sent in several ways:
- Email: engage@commtrans.org
- Social: Facebook (/communitytransit), Twitter (@MyCommTrans)
- Mail: Community Transit, Administrative Office, 2312 W Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98204
- Call: (425) 353-RIDE (7433)
- Public hearing: Community Transit Board Meeting, 3 p.m. Sept. 7 (sign up at communitytransit.org/how-to-attend-a-meeting). The meeting will be in a hybrid format, with in-person attendance and an online option available.
Background
Zip is part of Community Transit’s Innovative Services program, which brings new transportation options to communities in Snohomish County. To develop this pilot, Community Transit worked closely with the City of Lynnwood and local community organizations since 2021 to better understand how to meet local transportation needs. The Alderwood area was chosen as the first test area because of its diverse and growing population, popular destinations, and the new Link light rail station coming in 2024. A detailed assessment found travel gaps and barriers to accessing transportation in Lynnwood. Zip’s quick-trip, on-demand shuttle solution was proposed to address these needs.
Following the public comment period, the Community Transit Board of Directors will consider approval of the Zip service recommendation at its Oct. 5 meeting. Community Transit is currently exploring three additional community pilot projects with the cities of Arlington, Darrington, and Lake Stevens.
