Get from Snohomish County to the Eastside 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 to the Eastside including Bellevue and Redmond.
Your transit options
Sound Transit Link light rail 2 Line
You can connect to Link light rail from a Community Transit bus at:
Catch a 2 Line train at one of these stations to travel to downtown Seattle or to the Eastside across Lake Washington, with stops in Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Redmond. Trains run every few minutes, so there’s no need to check a schedule.
Sound Transit Express Buses
Catch a Sound Transit Express bus connecting riders to Bellevue:
- From Everett Station (Route 532)
- From Lynnwood City Center Station (Route 535)
- From Snohomish Park & Ride (Route 424)
Other express routes connect riders from Snohomish County to a Link light rail station (Route 512 or 513) where you can catch a Link 2 line light rail train.
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.