SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Evergreen State Fairgoers can save on parking and gas by taking Community Transit buses to the fair. Buses drops riders off at the Red Gate (west gate) entrance of the fairgrounds in Monroe. The 2024 Evergreen State Fair runs Aug. 22–27 and Aug. 29– Sept. 2. The fair will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Community Transit bus service goes to the fairgrounds from Everett on Route 270 (on weekdays) and Route 271 (on weekdays and weekends), and from Gold Bar on Route 271 (on weekdays and weekends). Bus schedules are available at communitytransit.org/schedules.
Riders can use Plan My Trip to plan a bus trip from anywhere in Snohomish County. Or call Customer Care at (425) 353-7433 (RIDE) for personalized help planning a trip.
Riding the bus is less expensive than parking at the fair.
Adult fares (ages 19–64) are $2.50, youth 18 and under are free, and reduced fares (seniors age 65+/Disabled/Medicare/ORCA LIFT) are $1.25 with a reduced fare pass. The easiest way to ride is to pay with an ORCA card, which also allows a two-hour transfer window. Learn more about ORCA at communitytransit.org/ORCA.
Free parking is available at park & rides throughout Snohomish County.
For Routes 270 and 271, riders can park at Everett Station or at the Gold Bar, Snohomish or Sultan park & ride lots. Riders will need to walk out to Avenue D to catch the bus outside the Snohomish Park & Ride.
Community Transit is an official sponsor of the 2024 Evergreen State Fair.
Staff will be at the fair on August 25 and September 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. just inside the Red Gate (west gate) to answer questions about using transit. They will also give riders information on major changes to bus service which go into effect starting Sept. 14, two weeks after the opening of Link light rail in Snohomish County. Fair attendees can sign up for a free ORCA card or pose for photos at Community Transit photobooths throughout the pavilion. The agency will also be on-site with other community organizations during the Morning of Dreams on August 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For more information on taking the bus to the fair, go to communitytransit.org/fair. Community Transit provides bus and paratransit service, vanpool, and innovative transit options in Snohomish County. The agency is expanding the Swift bus rapid transit network to connect people to light rail and provide fast, frequent service throughout the county.
SOURCE: Community Transit
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
