a Swift bus arriving at Lynnwood City Center Station with the CT Ride Store and Link light rail in the background

Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond is our plan for bus service changes now that light rail has officially opened in Snohomish County on Aug. 30, 2024. Your input helped us define our plan for transit changes in 2024 and beyond. Learn about these transit changes in a recorded webinar.

The Community Transit Board of Directors approved this plan for bus service on April 6, 2023. Learn more about this plan for bus service and when we will implement changes below.

King County Metro conducted separate outreach for its Lynnwood Link connections in 2023. Learn more on the King County website.

Our goals for these transit changes are to:
  • Connect bus service to light rail—creating easy connections between light rail, Swift bus rapid transit service, and frequent local bus service.
  • Expand access to frequent service—allowing for fast trips between key points throughout Snohomish County with improved transit access to more jobs and essential services, shorter walking distances, and less waiting between bus connections.
  • Adjust to the changing market—considering how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected how people ride transit.
  • Focus on equitable access—improving service for those who depend on transit the most.

In-Person & Online Events

Click on the dates listed below to join us in person or online to learn more.

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.*
Sound Transit’s Everett Link Extension and Operations and Maintenance Facility North Public Scoping Meeting

Community Transit will host a table at the meeting to share information and answer your questions about the transit changes.

* This event time has been adjusted from the originally advertised 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 16, 6-7 p.m.
Webinar and Q&A

Community Transit hosted a Webinar and Q&A on Zoom to present information about the transit changes and answer your questions.

Watch the webinar now

When will transit changes occur

When these changes will occur is impacted by:

Our transit changes are designed to align with the Lynnwood Link (1 Line) light rail launch. We will be flexible with timing to provide the best service to our riders.

We will implement these transit changes in phases starting in 2024 and continuing through 2026. With every service change between 2024 and 2026, there will be progress on these changes. This phased implementation will also allow us time to recruit drivers. Some changes may be implemented with a lower frequency and we will add additional frequency as we hire more drivers.

Final Transit Service Plan

A 35-Route bus network

This final transit service plan is our final plan for transit changes in 2024 and beyond. The plan contains 35 routes with approximately 480,000 annual service hours—that’s 32% more service than 2023! It also represents the level of service frequency we expect to operate in 2026 once the light rail operates at full capacity. This final transit service plan:

  • Reflects your input from 2021–2023
  • Connects to new light rail service in Snohomish County with our new express 900-series routes
  • Improves and expands access to fast and frequent Swift bus rapid transit lines, including the new Swift Orange Line
  • Adds more frequent bus service throughout Snohomish County, with three times the number of routes with 20 minutes or better frequency and two times the number of routes with 30 minutes or better frequency
  • More late-night and weekend bus service
  • Increases the number of people and jobs within walking distance of all-day, frequent transit service by 68% and 40%, respectively
  • Replaces Northgate and downtown Seattle bus service with new express routes to Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace light rail stations
  • Adapts to shifts in ridership for frequent local service

Which routes are changing when

We began implementing these transit changes in phases in March 2024, and in September 2024 we made significant changes to our bus system as light rail reached Snohomish County. These transit changes are designed to align with the Lynnwood Link (1 Line) light rail launch and ongoing recruitment for bus drivers, and changes will continue through 2026.

Community Transit will continue to make changes during regular service changes in March, June, September and December. You can learn more about any upcoming service changes on the Service Changes web page.

Outlined below is the proposed timing to implement these transit changes. Please note that the frequencies and schedules are approximate. Sign up for Rider Alerts to get updates about changes.

2025/2026

Riders will see increased frequency and extended bus operating hours for many local routes in 2025 and 2026. Community Transit will provide more details about the specific routes we're adding and removing at each service change as these changes get closer.

Route 101 is a local route between Mariner Park & Ride and Aurora Village. It serves local stops on Airport Road and Highway 99. It connects to Swift Blue, Swift Green, and Swift Orange lines. There are no changes to the existing Route 101 routing but we will increase frequency.

Transit Changes 2024 and Beyond: A map of Route 101 shows no changes for the route

Route 101 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:15 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.30 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.30 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.30 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 102 is a local route between downtown Edmonds, Edmonds-Woodway High School, Swedish Hospital, and Lynnwood City Center Station. With service every 30 minutes on weekdays during peak travel times, Route 102 gives you new travel options in South Lynnwood. It connects to the Swift Blue and Swift Orange lines.

Route 102 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 7 p.m.20 minutes
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.30-60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 8 p.m.30 minutes
8 p.m. - 12 a.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 103 is a local route serving Lynnwood City Center Station, Civic Center, Alderwood Mall, Lake Serene, Mukilteo Harbour Pointe, Kamiak High School, and Seaway Transit Center. It provides all-day service across the north end of Paine Field. It has frequent service at peak times. It connects to the Swift Blue, Swift Green, and Swift Orange lines.

This route incorporates your input, encouraging us to create better connections from neighborhoods in Mukilteo to Paine Field. It also increases weekend service frequency and adds more service later in the evening on weekends.

Route 103 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
4:30 a.m. - 5 a.m.
30 minutes
5 a.m. - 7 p.m.20 minutes
7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.30 minutes
9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 11 p.m.30 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 8 p.m.30 minutes
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 106 is a local route between the University of Washington Bothell / Cascadia College campus, Mill Creek Town Center, and Mariner Park & Ride. It connects to the Swift Green and Swift Orange lines.

This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase frequency and run in both directions throughout the day

Route 106: Mariner - Bothell (increased frequency)

Route 106 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 9 a.m.30 minutes
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
60 minutes
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
30 minutes
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 109 is a local route between Lake Stevens, Snohomish, Mariner Park & Ride and Ash Way Park & Ride. It connects the Highway 9 and Highway 2 corridors with 132nd and 128th streets and I-5. It connects to the Swift Green and Swift Orange lines. 

This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekday frequency during peak times. There are no changes to the existing Route 109 routing.

Route 109: Lake Stevens – Ash Way (new route)

Route 109 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 6 a.m.60 minutes
6 a.m. - 9 a.m.30 minutes
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.60 minutes
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.30 minutes
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 111 is an existing local route between Brier and Mountlake Terrace Transit Center. It connects to the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center Light Rail Station during peak commute times. There are no changes to the existing Route 111.

Route Frequency:

  • Two trips per day (unchanged)
    • Leave Brier: 6:15 a.m. and 6:45 a.m.
    • Leave Mountlake Terrace: 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Route 111: Brier – Mountlake Terrace (no changes at this time)

Route 112 is a local route between Ash Way, Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station, Mountlake Terrace High School, and Mountlake Terrace Transit Center Light Rail Station. It has frequent service at peak times. It connects to the Swift Orange line.

This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekend frequency. There are no changes to the existing Route 112 routing.

Route 112: Ash Way – Mountlake Terrace (increased frequency)

Route 112 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 6 a.m.30 minutes
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.20 minutes
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.30 minutes
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.30 minutes
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 117 is a local route between Lynnwood City Center Station and the Mukilteo - Clinton Ferry. It serves SR 525 Mukilteo Speedway and Alderwood Mall. It operates both ways all day and connects to the Swift Blue and Swift Orange lines.

Proposed Route 117

Route 117 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.30 minutes
8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 119 is a local route between Ash Way Park & Ride and Mountlake Terrace Transit Center Light Rail Station. It serves Meadowdale High School, Olympic View Drive, Edmonds-Woodway High School, Swedish Hospital, and Mountlake Terrace. It connects to the Swift Blue and Orange lines. There are no changes to the existing Route 119 routing.

This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekday frequency.

Route 119: Ash Way – Mountlake Terrace (increased frequency)

 

Route 119 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 6 p.m.30 minutes
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.30 minutes
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 120 is a local route between Lynnwood City Center Station, Canyon Park, and Bothell. It will extend to serve the University of Washington Bothell / Cascadia College campus. It connects to the Swift Green and Swift Orange lines.

This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekday mid-day and weekend frequency.

Revised Route 120 map

 

Route 120 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.30 minutes
6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 121 is a local route between Ash Way Park & Ride, Canyon Park, and Bothell. It serves new areas of North Rd, and SR 524 including Lynnwood High School. It also serves University of Washington Bothell / Cascadia College campus during busy morning and afternoon travel times. During the mid-day and evening, it runs between Ash Way and Canyon Park only. It connects to the Swift Green and Swift Orange lines.

This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekday frequency during peak times

Route 121: Ash Way - Bothell (new route)

Route 121 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 8 a.m.30 minutes
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.60 minutes
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.30 minutes
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus Runs
6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus Runs
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 130 is a local route between downtown Edmonds, Aurora Village Transit Center, Mountlake Terrace Station, and Lynnwood City Center Station. It operates frequently at peak times. It connects to the Swift Blue and Swift Orange lines.

Revised Route 130 map

 

Route 130 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 166 is a local route between Silver Firs and Edmonds. It serves Seattle Hill Rd, 164th St, Alderwood Mall, 196th St, Lynnwood Convention Center, Lynnwood City Center Station, Edmonds College, and Edmonds. It connects to Swift Blue, Swift Green, and Swift Orange lines

Map of Route 166: Edmonds – Silver Firs

 

Route 166 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 8 p.m.30 minutes
8 p.m. - 11 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 201 is a local route between Smokey Point and Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station. It provides frequent service where it overlaps Route 202. It connects to the Swift Blue, Swift Green, and Swift Orange lines. No changes from the current Route 201.

Route 201 – Smokey Point – Lynnwood (no changes)

Route 201 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
4:45 a.m. - 6:15 a.m.40 minutes
6:15 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6:30 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 202 is a local service route between Smokey Point and Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station. It has been extended to serve more of 51st Ave and 172nd St. It provides frequent service where it overlaps with Route 201. It connects to the Swift Blue, Swift Green, and Swift Orange lines.

Revised Route 202

Route 202 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 6 a.m.40 minutes
6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.30 minutes
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:45 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:45 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 209 is a local route between Lake Stevens, Marysville, Quil Ceda, and Smokey Point. No changes from the current Route 209 routing.

The route incorporates your input encouraging us to improve weekday frequency during peak times.

Route 209: Lake Stevens – Smokey Point (increased frequency)

Route 209 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 8 a.m.30 minutes
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.60 minutes
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 220 is a local route between Smokey Point and Arlington. No changes from the current Route 220 routing. The bus will operate earlier in the morning and later at night on weekdays and weekends.

Route 220: Arlington – Smokey Point (no changes)

Route 220 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6:15 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 222 is a local route between the Tulalip Nation and Marysville Getchell High School. The proposed route is changed to have a more direct East - West path.

The route incorporates your input encouraging us to improve weekday frequency during peak times.

Route 222: Marysville – Tulalip

Route 222 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.30 minutes
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.60 minutes
2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 223 is a new local route that circulates around neighborhoods in Marysville and Quil Ceda. It provides connection opportunities with local, frequent, and express routes.

Route 223: Marysville – Quil Ceda (new route)

Route 223 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:15 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 230 is a local route between Darrington, Oso, Arlington and Smokey Point. It runs limited trips on weekdays only. There are no changes to the current Route 230.

We received input encouraging us to add trips or consider microtransit in the area. We are moving forward with the initial assessment phase for three new pilot programs, including discussions with the City of Darrington. The next step will be to work with the City of Darrington to determine the specific location within the city and the type of transit service to test. Learn more about our Innovative Services program for more details.

Route Frequency

  • Two trips per day (unchanged)
    • Leave Darrington: 6:50 a.m. and 7:20 p.m.
    • Leave Smokey Point: 5:40 a.m. and 5:48 p.m.

Route 230: Darrington – Smokey Point (no changes)

Route 240 is a local route between Stanwood, Warm Beach, Lakewood High School, and Smokey Point. There are no changes to the current Route 240 routing.

The route incorporates your input encouraging us to add more service later in the day on weekdays and weekends.

Route 240: Stanwood – Smokey Point (no changes)

Route 240 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Routes 270/271 are local routes between Gold Bar, Sultan, Monroe, Snohomish, and Everett Station. It connects to the Swift Blue line. There are no changes to the current Routes 270/271 routing.

The routes incorporate your input encouraging us to increase weekday frequency during peak times on the portions of the route traveling between Everett, Monroe, and Snohomish.

Route 270 and 271: Gold Bar/Monroe – Everett (increased frequency)

Route 270/271 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
4:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.30 minutes
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.60 minutes
2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes – 271 only
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes – 271 only

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 280 is a local route between Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, and Everett Station. It connects to the Swift Blue line. There are no changes to the current Route 280 routing.

The route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekday frequency during peak times.

 

Route 280: Granite Falls/Lake Stevens – Everett (increased frequency)

Route 280 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

60 minutes all day for trips between Everett and Granite Falls

30 minutes during peak travel times between Everett and Lake Stevens

Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday 
Bus RunsEvery
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

Route 908 is a new express route between Snohomish Park & Ride, Monroe Park & Ride, Woodinville, and Bellevue Light Rail Station. It is a weekday peak-only route.

Route 908 – Snohomish – Bellevue (new route)

Route 908 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.30 minutes
3:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.30 minutes
Saturday
 
No service 
Sunday
 
No service 

Schedules and frequencies are approximate.

How we got here

Your input helped shape the final transit service plan

Thank you for the input you shared! Your input helped shape the final transit service plan.

Phase 1: Transit Values and Priorities

In fall 2021, Community Transit asked you what your values and priorities are for future transit service when light rail comes to Snohomish County in the next few years. We received nearly 1,000 survey responses, and we heard about barriers to transit use and a preference for:

  • More local bus service rather than regional service to transit centers
  • More mid-day and evening weekday service, and weekend service
Phase 2: Draft Transit Service Plan

We used your feedback, demographic data, and our equity index to develop a draft plan for bus service. The equity index is part of carrying out the agency’s core value of Equity and Inclusion; a new equity index will be used to guide the development of the future bus network. It considers populations with very low incomes, communities of color, foreign-born residents, limited English-speaking households, and people living with a disability. In spring 2022, we asked for feedback on this draft plan on a route-by-route basis.

We received more than 750 survey responses, and we heard:

  • Increase frequency
  • Concerns that routes/light rail is too far from your final destination
  • Later evening service and more weekend service
  • Keep commuter bus service to Seattle
Phase 3: Final Draft Transit Service Plan

Following Phase 2 outreach, we updated the transit service plan based on input from:

  • The public during both phases of outreach,
  • Conversations with partner agencies,
  • Ridership data, and
  • Efficient bus operations.

We received more than 100 comments, and we heard:

  • A desire from current commuter bus riders to maintain their one-seat ride to downtown Seattle and concerns about using light rail due to safety concerns.
  • A concern with how schedules will align to make similar trips as riders take today.
  • Support for the more frequent bus service, as well as more bus service earlier in the day and later at night.

The Community Transit Board of Directors reviewed and considered all public comments and voted to approve the plan on April 6. Learn more about the transit changes and when they will go into effect above.