Getting around Bothell with Community Transit
Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Bothell community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Bothell, feel good about how you get there.
About Bothell
Bothell is a city in both King and Snohomish counties, part of the Seattle metropolitan area, and is situated near the northeast end of Lake Washington. People traveling to and from the area can choose from a robust bus service served by Community Transit and Sound Transit buses. Canyon Park Park & Ride and Bothell Park & Ride are major hubs for many of these regional transit options, including Community Transit buses, DART paratransit service, and Vanpool riders. The Sammamish River Trail and North Creek Trail offer nearby options for pedestrians and bikers. Bothell is home to many regional destinations, including McMenamins Anderson School hotel and a variety of restaurants and entertainment options. Well-known businesses in biotech, software, and other sectors are major employers in the Canyon Park business area. The University of Washington Bothell campus also offers 55 undergraduate and graduate degree options to students.
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Fast, frequent Swift Orange Line coming to south Snohomish County on March 30, 2024
Pictured above: A future Swift Orange Line station located at Edmonds College Transit Center.
Community Transit today announced March 30, 2024 as the launch date for the Swift Orange Line. The new bus rapid transit (BRT) line—the agency’s third—will provide fast, frequent service linking Edmonds College, Alderwood Mall and Mill Creek, with connections to Link light rail in Lynnwood when it opens in fall 2024.
The new, 11-mile BRT line, with easy connections to the Swift Blue and Green lines and other Community Transit routes, is a key part of the agency’s “Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond” expansion plan. The greatly improved network will bring shorter waits on many local routes and better connections to local services, including Zip Alderwood Shuttle, as well as regional transit services.
“The addition of the Swift Orange Line will open up a new world of possibilities for people who are looking for faster and easier ways to get around our county, the region, and beyond,” said Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz. “Swift is truly the backbone of Snohomish County’s transit system with its high-capacity buses, accessible features, and iconic stations.”
The March 30, 2024, launch of the Swift Orange Line will be marked with a community celebration, with location and other details to be announced at a later date.
The Swift Orange Line is an $83 million project that has received $67.9 million in federal funding, including $37.2 million from Capital Investment Grant funds and $6.5 million of American Rescue Plan stimulus funding. The project also received $5 million as part of the Connecting Washington package. The remainder is funded by local sales tax approved by voters.
As part of the expansion of the Swift BRT network, the Blue Line will be extended south to meet with light rail in 2024 and the Green Line will be extended farther south into Bothell in coming years. The two existing Swift lines carry more riders each day than any other Community Transit route.
About Swift BRT
- Buses stop at all stations, which are spaced farther apart than regular bus routes, and depart after about 10 seconds. Signal priority technology, bus lanes, and real-time information help keep Swift running swiftly.
- Buses arrive every 10-12 minutes on weekdays and every 15-20 minutes on early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Service is so frequent riders do not need a schedule.
- Swift charges the same fare as other local buses. Riders pay at the station with an ORCA card or use a ticket kiosk before boarding at any door.
- Swift is accessible to wheelchairs, disabled passengers, strollers, carts, and bikes.
