Visitor Guide

Welcome to Snohomish County

Are you new to the area or just visiting? Use this page to find tips on getting around without a car.

Community Transit services

Take transit like a local with one of the options below.

a double decker express bus at a transit station

Local & express buses

Community Transit operates local and express bus routes throughout the region. Use our Plan My Trip tool to help find the route you need.

Plan My Trip

a Swift Orange Line bus arriving at Lynnwood City Center Station

Swift Bus Rapid Transit

Swift buses travel through popular areas and arrive every 10 to 20 minutes — no need for a schedule.

Learn about Swift

Zip Shuttle

Our Zip Shuttle rideshare service is available in Alderwood, Arlington, Darrington, and Lake Stevens for $2.50 or less per ride.

Learn about Zip

How to get to the airport

Avoid the hassle of parking or expensive taxi or rideshare fares.

travelers inside one of the terminals in SeaTac Aiport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Getting to or from Sea-Tac Airport is easy with our connections to light rail.

Tips for Sea-Tac Airport

a Swift Green Line bus passing by the Paine Field Airport sign at sunrise

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)

We offer connections to Paine Field in Everett.

Tips for Paine Field

Paying transit fares

Not only is taking transit affordable, but paying is easy. You can Tap to Pay or grab an ORCA card if you'll be riding a lot. See which is right for you:

a rider paying their transit fare at an ORCA card reader using a credit card saved to their phone

Tap to Pay

Tap to Pay directly with your credit or debit card, or use Apple Pay™, Google Pay™, or Samsung Pay™ on your phone or smart device to pay your fare using the card reader. Continue using the same card to get a transfer credit for two-hours after you pay.

Great for single trips or if you don't ride often.

a rider tapping their ORCA card on a reader to pay

Pay with ORCA

An ORCA card works on all major public transit agencies in the region. You can get a card online at myORCA.com, ticket vending machines at transit stations, or at some retailers. You can load money onto your card ahead of time, or buy a monthly or single day pass to save even more. ORCA also gets a transfer credit for two-hours after you tap.