From the first whistle to the final buzzer, transit is part of the game plan. Learn how riding transit can make getting to and from major sporting events easier, more affordable, and less stressful.

It’s Soccer Summer in the Pacific Northwest! 

As the FIFA World Cup tournament gets underway, there will be matches in Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., official fan zone celebrations throughout the state, and informal watch parties in almost every neighborhood.  

Getting to Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) on transit is fast and easy. Here are some ways to travel from Snohomish County to the World Cup games or Seattle fan activities using buses, light rail, and trains. 

Planning your trip 

The best way to plan your trip is to use our Plan My Trip tool. Want to know where your bus is? Use our Find My Bus tool to see real-time status updates. *  

*Data from Plan My Trip and Find My Bus tools is the same data found in apps like Google Maps, One Bus Away, and Transit App. If you prefer to use those, go right ahead. 

Take Link light rail from Lynnwood City Center Station 

Lynnwood City Center Station is the northernmost station on the Link light rail network. A trip from here to the stadium is about 35 minutes, and you don’t have to worry about traffic. Take the 1 or 2 Line to: 

• Pioneer Square Station 
• International District/Chinatown Station 

If you’re riding the 1 Line, you can also exit at Stadium Station. Link 2 Line does not stop at Stadium Station; if you’re on the 2 Line don’t stay on the train past International District or you might end up on the Eastside. 

If you do not have a ticket to a game, don’t travel to the area around Seattle Stadium. Fans without tickets will be turned away. See a map of the area around the stadium.

Many Community Transit and Sound Transit buses serve Lynnwood City Center Station, including:

• Route 201 (Arlington-Marysville-Everett-Lynnwood) 
• Route 202 (Arlington-Marysville-Everett-Lynnwood) 
• Swift Orange Line (Edmonds-Lynnwood-Mill Creek) 
• ST Route 512 (Lynnwood-Everett) 
  

Click here for a full list of bus routes serving Lynnwood City Center station and nearby Link stations. 

Zip Alderwood Shuttle, our on-demand rideshare service, can also connect you to Lynnwood City Center Station.  

• Zip Shuttle hours have been expanded during the tournament. 
• Learn more about Zip Shuttle service in Snohomish County.
  
  

Take the Sounder train to Seattle

If you’re traveling from downtown Everett, Mukilteo, or Edmonds, consider taking the Sounder passenger train to King Street Station in Seattle, which is a short walk to Seattle Stadium.  

Sounder rail service will have game-day train schedules on Seattle match days.

How to pay your fare 

ORCA Tap to Pay lets you pay your fare with: 

• A contactless payment-enabled credit or debit card 
• A mobile wallet on your phone 
  
  

ORCA also offers three-day passes for the tournament as well as its regular monthly pass and e-purse options. Cash is accepted on Community Transit routes. Please bring exact change. 

Read more about ORCA passes and how to pay during the tournament. 

On Swift bus rapid transit lines, you can buy tickets at station ticket vending machines with cash or credit cards before boarding. 

At Link light rail and Sounder stations, buy tickets at vending machines before boarding.

We are here to help you travel 

If you need help scheduling your trip, contact Customer Care:

• (425) 353-7433
• (800) 562-1375 
• TTY: 711 
• Riders@commtrans.org
  

Hours:

• Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
• For the Egypt vs. Iran match on June 26, Customer Care will be open until 8 p.m.

Visit the Ride Store at Lynnwood City Center Station for in-person assistance. Ride Store staff can help you:

• Plan your trip 
• Buy ORCA cards and passes 
• Learn how to pay your fare 
• Get information about transit service during the tournament

Ride Store hours: 

• Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
• Saturday & Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.  
• For the Egypt vs. Iran match on June 26, the Ride Store will be open until 8 p.m.

Service ambassadors will be out during the tournament to help you. Look for them if you need help with: 

• Navigating your routes 
• Paying your fares 
• Navigating stations and stops 
  

Community Transit security officers are also on buses and at Swift stations to assist passengers. If you need to contact Community Transit security, call (425) 521-5900. 

More ways to enjoy Soccer Summer

• Take Transit to the Everett World Cup Fan Zone (Blog post June 10) 
• Take Transit to Snohomish County Watch Parties (Blog post June 11) 
• Watch or listen to the Snohomish County World Cup episode of That Transit Show