Getting around Shoreline with Community Transit
Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Shoreline community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Shoreline, feel good about how you get there.
About Shoreline
Shoreline is served by King County Metro, Community Transit and Sound Transit. Community Transit offers multiple bus routes Aurora Village Transit Center, including Swift Blue Line bus rapid transit. Shoreline North/185th station will be opening Aug. 30, 2024, along with the Link light rail expansion.
Ride our connections to light rail
Updated bus service brings you connections to light rail stations in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Shoreline.
Popular Destinations
Route 196 is being replaced March 30
Big changes are coming to Community Transit as we prepare for light rail to reach Snohomish County later this year. Starting on March 30, you’ll have more travel options in Snohomish County, better transit connections across the region, and more bus service in your area.
Route 196 (Ash Way – Edmonds) is being eliminated and will be replaced with a new bus route starting March 30. If you currently ride Route 196, you will take a new route to reach your destination.
Route 166 (Edmonds - Silver Firs)
For travel between Edmonds Station and Ash Way Park & Ride, you’ll take the new Route 166. All of the stops will be the same. You’ll also be able to continue east from Ash Way Park & Ride to Silver Firs.
Faster and more frequent service
Route 166 will connect to the Swift Blue, Swift Green, and Swift Orange lines. Route 166 will run all day, with service every 30 minutes during weekday peak travel times.
New Route 166 from Community Transit on Vimeo.
Planning your trip
- You can use Maps & Schedules to see the March 2024 preview schedule for your route. Click on " Preview these new schedules here” in the gray box on the upper left side of the page.
- You can use Plan My Trip and set the departure or arrival date to March 30 or later to see what the route options for your trip will be.
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.
