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Travel easier around Alderwood with Zip

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Community Transit's Zip Shuttle on-demand shared ride service is an easy and affordable way to travel around the Alderwood area. Take Zip to the mall, movies, rec center, to run errands, and to connect to our bus services and light rail at Lynnwood City Center Station.

Zip gives you the freedom to go for the same price as our local bus fare, $2.50 or less per ride.

Book a ride today

Call (833) DIAL-ZIP (342-5947) or (425) 521-5600 or download the Zip Shuttle app

download the Zip Shuttle app from the Apple app store
download the Zip Shuttle app from the Google Play Store

Want to know all the details? Learn more about how Zip Shuttle works, see our service areas, and Frequently Asked Questions on our main Zip Shuttle page

Alderwood Shuttle Service Area

a map of the Zip Shuttle Alderwood service area, click to view larger

Click the map to view larger

Fares & availability

Zip Shuttle Alderwood runs from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m., 7 days a week

$2.50

Adults
(19-64)

Free

Youth
(18 & younger)

$1.00

ORCA LIFT /
Reduced Fares

$2.50

Adults
(19-64)

Free

Youth
(18 & younger)

$1.00

ORCA LIFT /
Reduced Fares

Ways to pay

close-up of an Orca card

You can pay for your Zip ride with an ORCA card, a debit or credit card, or cash (exact change required). With ORCA, travel over a period of two hours with just one fare, including multiple trips and transfers to buses and other regional transit options.

Learn more about fares and passes or reduced fare programs

How to book a trip with Zip Shuttle

Booking a trip with Zip is easy! Download the Zip Shuttle app to get started (App Store, Google Play). You can also book a trip by calling (833) DIAL-ZIP (342-5947) or (425) 521-5600.

Step 1

Get the app

Download the Zip Shuttle app from the Apple App Store for iOS or Google Play Store for Android to your device.

download the Zip shuttle app

Step 2

Set up your account

Create your account profile. Select “Special Settings” to let us know if you need wheelchair accessibility or if you are a Reduced Fare cardholder. You can also add a form of payment if you wish to pay with a debit or credit card via the app.

set up your account

Step 3

Set your pick-up location

Tap on the "Start from" button to set your pick-up location. You can type a business or address and select from a drop-down list, or place a pin on the map of where you'd like to be picked up.

set your pick up location

Step 4

Set your destination

Tell us where you'd like to go! Under "Where would you like to go?", click into the "My Destination" field and type in your drop-off location, choose from the search drop-down list, or select a location on the map.

set your drop off destination

Step 5

Customize your trip

(Optional) Have extra passengers? Need a bike rack, car seat or booster? Click on the "1 Passenger" button above the blue "Book This Ride" button to add passengers or request amenities.

add passengers or amenities when booking in the Zip Shuttle app

Step 6

Book your trip

The app will show you available trips. Select the one you want to book and tap the blue "Book This Ride" button at the bottom of the screen. The app will pair you with a Zip Shuttle for your trip.

book your trip

Step 7

Your shuttle is on the way!

You'll receive confirmation that your trip is booked and where you will be picked-up. Get details about your Zip Shuttle, driver, and estimated pick-up time. The app will let you see the vehicle in transit as it makes its way to pick you up. Make sure you're ready to go when your ride arrives!

your shuttle is on the way

Connect to light rail with Zip

The Lynnwood Link Extension brings light rail to Snohomish County! Customers can ride Zip Shuttle Alderwood to Lynnwood City Center Station to connect to light rail.

Map of Lynnwood City Center Station
  • You can take Zip to connect to Link light rail. Zip drops off at the designated spot for Zip and DART paratransit, just outside of the light rail station south entrance. Or connect to Swift Orange Line and other busses.
  • Need help? Come visit us at our Ride Store at Lynnwood City Center Station. Our friendly customer service team is there to help you with any questions you may have.

Your ride, your way

Whether you're heading to the grocery store, a medical appointment, work, or a community event, Zip Shuttle gives you the freedom to get where you need to go. Travel anywhere within our Alderwood service area. Below are some popular destinations where you can take Zip to:

a woman shopping for produce in a grocery store

Go shopping & run errands

  • Alderwood Mall
  • Costco
  • Fred Meyer
  • Walmart
a person in a wheelchair attending a medical appointment

Get to appointments & services

  • Community Health Center
  • Concentra Urgent Care
  • Post office
  • DSHS
an older woman participating in an art class

Enjoy social & community events

  • Lynnwood Recreation Center
  • Lynnwood Senior Center
  • Movie theater
  • Lynnwood Event Center

Questions about Zip?

See Frequently Asked Questions on our Zip Shuttle main page

Cancellation and No-Show policies

Our cancellation and no-show policy helps Zip serve more customers and reduce wait times. Please take a moment to review these rules and help keep Zip moving fast for everyone.

Cancellations:

  • If you no longer need your requested Zip trip, please cancel by hitting the “Cancel” button in the GOIN’ app or by calling (425) 521-5600 if you booked your trip by phone.
  • If you cancel a Zip trip in the GOIN’ app within five minutes of requesting it, there will be a two-minute pause before you can book a trip through the app again.
  • If you cancel a Zip trip in the GOIN’ app after five minutes of requesting it, or you cancel a trip for a second time in the same day, there will be a 15-minute pause before you can book a trip through the app again.
  • If you cancel a Zip trip in the GOIN' app for a third time in the same day, there will be a 24-hour pause before you can book through the app again.
  • You can still book a ride during a GOIN’ app pause by calling (425) 521-5600.

No-Shows:

  • If a Zip vehicle arrives at your requested pick-up location and cannot find you after 5 minutes and attempting to reach you by phone, you will be marked as a No-Show.
  • If you have two No-Shows within a seven-day period, you will be paused from booking through the GOIN’ app for 24 hours. You can still book a ride by phone by calling Zip at (425) 521-5600.
Other Zip Shuttle service areas

Arlington

Darrington

Lake Stevens

Related links

Zip Shuttle

Light Rail Connections

Innovative Services

Rider Guides

Fares & Passes

ORCA card

Older Adult Riders

Riders with Disabilities

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  • Published: Dec 17, 2024
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