Getting around Monroe with Community Transit
Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Monroe community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Monroe, feel good about how you get there.
About Monroe
Monroe is located at the confluence of the Skykomish, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie rivers near the Cascade foothills, about 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Its population was estimated to be 20,209 in 2021.
The city's largest employer is the Washington State Department of Corrections, which operates the Monroe Correctional Complex and provides more than 1,100 jobs. Other large employers include the Monroe School District, the Cadman quarry, the Evergreen State Fair, EvergreenHealth Monroe, and large retailers.
Popular destinations include its 14 parks — including Al Borlin Park and Lake Tye Park. Monroe also has 14 miles of multi-use pedestrian and bicycle trails that connect neighborhoods and parks.
People traveling to and from the area can choose from multiple routes served by Community Transit buses, DART paratransit service, and Vanpool.
Monroe also has a privately owned airfield, First Air Field, located adjacent to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds.
Popular Destinations
Take the bus to the Evergreen State Fair
Snohomish County, Wash. – Evergreen State Fairgoers can save on parking and gas by taking Community Transit buses to the fair. The bus drops riders off at the West Gate entrance of the fairgrounds in Monroe.
Community Transit service goes to the fairgrounds from Everett on Route 270 (on weekdays) and Route 271 (on weekdays and weekends), and from Gold Bar on Route 271 (on weekdays and weekends).
Riders can use Plan My Trip to plan a bus trip from anywhere in Snohomish County. Or call Customer Care at (425) 353-7433 (RIDE) to plan a trip. Bus schedules are available at communitytransit.org/schedules.
Riding the bus is less expensive than parking at the fair.
Adult fares (ages 19–64) are $2.50, youth 18 and under are free and reduced fares (seniors age 65+/Disabled/Medicare/ORCA LIFT) are $1.25 with a reduced fare pass.
The easiest way to ride is to pay with an ORCA card, which also allows a two-hour transfer window. Learn more about ORCA at communitytransit.org/ORCA.
Free parking is available at park & rides throughout Snohomish County.
For Routes 270 and 271, riders can park at Everett Station or at the Gold Bar, Snohomish or Sultan park & ride lots. Riders will need to walk out to Avenue D to catch the bus outside the Snohomish Park & Ride.
The 2023 Evergreen State Fair runs Aug. 24–29 and Aug. 31– Sept. 4. The fair will be closed on Wed., Aug. 30.
For more information on taking the bus to the fair, go to communitytransit.org/fair.
