Community Transit recently launched a major service expansion, bringing more public transit options to new riders in Snohomish County. The service expansion and connections to four new light rail stations — one in Lynnwood, another in Mountlake Terrace, and two new stations in Shoreline — have sparked a renewed interest in local transit options. Many people in the region are taking public transit for the first time.
More trips, shorter waits
New and returning riders will enjoy more trip options and less waiting between rides. Changes include:
- An expanded network: Community Transit now provides even more frequent and reliable local bus service with a 32% increase in service hours compared to 2023. This increase over last year includes the new Swift Orange Line and an expansion of Swift Blue Line.
- More regional connections: Parking is limited, and buses are a convenient alternative to driving to light rail stations. Six new express routes offer quicker and more efficient travel options during peak travel times to seamlessly connect riders to light rail stations.
Getting started
Community Transit’s website offers trip-planning tools to make getting started easy.
- Plan My Trip: Find the best route for your journey.
- Find My Bus: See when your bus will arrive with real-time location information.
- Rider Alerts: Sign up for Rider Alerts to receive notifications about schedule changes or delays.
And for even more help, call Customer Care at (425) 353-RIDE (7433) or visit the Ride Store at the Lynnwood City Center Station. Travel Training can also help people who would like more support learning to ride. In this free training program, a travel trainer rides with you every step of the way until you’re comfortable riding alone.Â
Fares & savings
With an ORCA card, pay just $2.50 for adult fares, $1.25 for discounted fares for riders who qualify, and ride for free if you’re 18 or younger. An ORCA card makes paying your fare easy and saves you money. When you pay using an ORCA card, fares can be transferred to other buses and light rail for two hours. Riders can also pay with exact change or with a debit or credit card at Swift stations.
Travel for all
Community Transit buses and stops are accessible, with ramps and wheelchair lifts, low floors, and kneeling features to assist in boarding. Riders who are unable to ride fixed-route buses may qualify for Community Transit’s DART paratransit service. And for people who want to connect to transit by bike, every bus has a bike rack. Bike lockers are also available to rent at select transit centers.
With these tips and the expanded service, Community Transit is making it easier than ever for everyone to get around Snohomish County. Learn more at ctgo.org/transit4you.
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I was excited when the light rail in Lynnwood opened. However, it is unreliable. On Oct 11, a train was stuck and the anticipated delay was 45 minutes. Luckily, I had my car in the garage (plenty of parking on the top floor at 1 p.m.) so I drove to downtown Seattle for a medical appointment. If I didn’t have my car, what are the alternatives to get to Seattle quickly from the Lynnwood station? This past Saturday night, my friend said there was an issue near the UW station and trains were running on one track only. Months ago, a co-worker said there was something wrong with the electrical power and she was 30 minutes late to work. How can commuters trust our transit system?