Whether you’re traveling to your local grocery store or commuting to Seattle, Community Transit can get you around Mountlake Terrace without a car. Our local buses and Swift bus rapid transit operate seven days a week, and you can pay for these services with your ORCA card. Finally, Sound Transit buses and Link light rail can take you from Mountlake Terrace to Seattle or the Eastside.
Public transit in Mountlake Terrace

Local & express buses
Community Transit’s numbered bus routes connect Mountlake Terrace with other nearby communities like Lynnwood and Edmonds.
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Swift Blue Line
Swift Blue Line runs from Shoreline to Everett, stopping in Mountlake Terrace along the way. Swift comes every 10 to 20 minutes, making it a fast and reliable transit option.
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Vanpool
Our Vanpool service gives you the freedom to choose your commute route and pickup schedule — no driving required.
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Bus routes
Click on a route below to see maps and more.
You may be able to connect to other routes in Mountlake Terrace not listed here. Visit our Maps & Schedules page to search for bus routes near you.
New to transit?
Learn the basics of riding the bus with our helpful guide, including our best tips and videos.
Link light rail
Community Transit buses can take you to Mountlake Terrace Station, where two Link lines stop. The 1 Line travels south to Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, and Federal Way, while the 2 Line crosses Lake Washington to Bellevue and ends in Redmond.
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Commuting to Seattle?
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Save with ORCA
An ORCA card makes it easy and affordable to pay for public transportation.
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Accessible services
Public transit is for everyone. From DART to Travel Training, we offer services to meet your needs.
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