Mountlake Terrace

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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

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Local & express buses

Community Transit’s numbered bus routes connect Mountlake Terrace with other nearby communities like Lynnwood and Edmonds.

Plan My Trip

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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.

Learn about Swift

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Vanpool

Our Vanpool service gives you the freedom to choose your commute route and pickup schedule — no driving required.

Learn how to join

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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.

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New to transit?

Learn the basics of riding the bus with our helpful guide, including our best tips and videos.

Link light rail

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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.

Connect to light rail

Explore more transit options

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    Commuting to Seattle?

    Avoid rush-hour stress and get tips on taking transit to Seattle.

    Travel to Seattle
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    Save with ORCA

    An ORCA card makes it easy and affordable to pay for public transportation.

    Learn about ORCA
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    Accessible services

    Public transit is for everyone. From DART to Travel Training, we offer services to meet your needs.

    Accessible service options