Get from Snohomish County to Seattle by Bus, Light Rail, and Train
Skip the stress of traffic and parking—let public transit take you where you need to go. Whether you’re commuting for work or fun, transit is a reliable and affordable way to get there or to the Eastside including Bellevue and Redmond.
Link Crosslake Connection now open
Sound Transit's Link 2 Line Crosslake Connection provides light rail service across Lake Washington.
Your transit options
Community Transit Bus + Link Light Rail
Many of our local and express bus routes offer service between key areas of Snohomish County and Link light rail stations during busy travel hours. Take a CT bus to light rail, then continue your journey into Seattle or to the Eastside. Find bus routes that connect to light rail
Sound Transit Link light rail 1 Line and 2 Line
You can connect to Link light rail from a Community Transit bus at Lynnwood City Center Station, Mountlake Terrace Station, and Shoreline North/185th Station, making it easier than ever to travel to downtown Seattle or to the Eastside. Trains run every few minutes, so there’s no need to check a schedule.
Sound Transit Express Buses
Some Sound Transit Express buses bring riders from Snohomish County to Seattle (510, 515), and some connect riders from Snohomish County to a Link light rail station (512, 513). Going to the Eastside? Catch an ST Express bus connecting riders to Bellevue from Everett Station (532) and Lynnwood City Center Station (535).
Sounder Train – North Line
The Sounder train provides a comfortable, scenic ride between Everett, Mukilteo, Edmonds, and downtown Seattle on weekday mornings and evenings. Plus, you can pay for the Sounder train with your ORCA Card! Click here to check Sounder Schedules or see special Sounder schedules for specific events.
Plan your trip
Find your best route with these trip-planning tools. New to transit? See our How-to Guides for tips on trip planning or riding the bus
Park & Rides
Park & Rides are a great way to make your transit trip more convenient. Whether you live just a little too far from a bus stop or are meeting up with coworkers or friends to carpool, these locations let you leave your car behind and hop on the bus, light rail, or train.
Want to know if there is Park & Ride location near you? Search for Park & Ride facilities in our service area
Need help planning a trip?
Contact our Customer Care team for additional assistance. This team of transit experts can help you with questions and concerns, and can help with personalized trip planning and even printed route maps and schedules.
- Email us at riders@commtrans.org
- Call us at (800) 562-1375, (425) 353-RIDE (7433), or TTY Relay: Dial 711
- In-person at the Ride Store: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Why ride transit?
Skip the traffic
Seattle traffic can slow you down—but public transit keeps you moving. Many bus routes use carpool lanes and transit-only access to get you there faster.
Let someone else drive
No need to deal with stop-and-go traffic. Sit back, relax, or catch up on your favorite podcast.
Save money
Save on gas, skip paying for parking, and enjoy discounts by using an ORCA card—youth ride free, and reduced fares are available for people who qualify, such as seniors, people with a lower income, and people with disabilities.
Do good for the planet
More riders on transit means fewer cars on the road and lower emissions. It’s an easy way to make a difference.
ORCA Card: One Tap, One Fare
With one card, you can ride Community Transit, Sound Transit, and other regional transit services. Just tap and go—it’s that simple.
Revive I-5: Ship Canal Bridge 2026 northbound construction
Northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge will be reduced to two lanes throughout 2026 for repairs. Skip the stress by using the transit options listed on this page.
Learn more about this phase of the Revive I-5 project on the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) website.