Getting around Mountlake Terrace with Community Transit
Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Mountlake Terrace community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Mountlake Terrace, feel good about how you get there.
About Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace lies on the southern border of the county, adjacent to Shoreline and Lynnwood, and is 13 miles north of Seattle. The city had a population of 21,315 people counted in the 2020 census.
Some of its most popular destinations include its various neighborhoods — Town Center, Cedar Terrace, Lake Ballinger, Gateway, Cascade View, and Melody Hill.
Major employers in the city include health insurance firm Premera Blue Cross, Umpqua Bank, and the many retailers throughout the city.
People traveling to and from the area can take bus routes provided by both Community Transit and Sound Transit. Mountlake Terrace Transit Center is a major hub for many of these regional transit options. The transit center is also served by a King County Metro route that connects Mountlake Terrace to Shoreline and Northgate Mall in Seattle. Other options include DART paratransit service and Vanpool. Many of its 18 public parks also offer nearby options for pedestrians and bikers, including Ballinger Park which is adjacent to the Interurban Trail. The Interurban Trail is an inter-city hiking and cycling trail developed in the late 1990s that travels between Seattle and Everett on the former interurban railway route.
Ride our connections to light rail
Updated bus service brings you connections to light rail stations in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Shoreline.
Popular Destinations
Changes to Routes 120 and 202 coming March 30
Major changes to bus service are coming on March 30, as Community Transit expands our service to accommodate the future of transit. You will have more service, more connections, and greater frequency of transit options across Snohomish County.
Beginning March 30, a segment of Route 120 between Lynnwood Transit Center and Edmonds College will be replaced by new routes, and a segment of Route 202 between 152nd St. NE and Smokey Point Transit Center in Arlington is being rerouted. Keep reading to for more details and videos that show these changes.
Route 120 (Canyon Park – Lynnwood Transit Center)
Starting March 30, Route 120 will no longer travel between Lynnwood Transit Center and Edmonds College. If you currently ride this section of Route 120, you will catch the new Route 114 or the Swift Orange Line, which arrives every 10 minutes during weekday peak travel times! Route 120 will continue to operate between Lynnwood Transit Center and Canyon Park Park & Ride as usual. View this change in the map below.
Route 202 (Smokey Point – Lynnwood)
Beginning March 30, the section of Route 202 between 152nd St. NE and Smokey Point Transit Center in Arlington is being rerouted. Rather than turning on 152nd St. NE as it currently does, Route 202 will continue north on 51st Ave. NE and turn to the west on 172nd St. NE before traveling to Smokey Point Transit Center.
To continue travel along Smokey Point Blvd you can ride Route 201 (Smokey Point - Lynnwood). New Route 202 stops will be along 51st Ave NE and 172nd St NE to Smokey Point Transit Center. Route 202 will continue to operate through Marysville, Everett, and Lynnwood as usual. View this change in the map below.
Videos of Route 120 and 202 Changes
Route 120 changes from Community Transit on Vimeo. Do you ride Route 120 between Lynnwood Transit Center and Edmonds College? You will now catch the new Route 114 or the Swift Orange Line, which arrives every 10 minutes during peak travel times! Route 120 will continue to operate between Lynnwood Transit Center and Canyon Park Park & Ride as usual.
Route 202 changes from Community Transit on Vimeo. Do you ride between 152nd St NE and Smokey Point Transit Center? You can use Route 201 to continue to travel along Smokey Point Blvd or you can travel on the new route segment along 51st Ave NE and 172nd St NE to Smokey Point Transit Center. Route 202 will continue to operate through Marysville, Everett, and Lynnwood as usual.
Prepare for the March 30 service change
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.
