Getting around Darrington with Community Transit
Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Darrington community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Darrington, feel good about how you get there.
About Darrington
Darrington is a small mountain town in the foothills of the Cascades, located where two rivers once joined in a valley between the Sauk and the Stillaguamish rivers. The Sauk-Suiattle tribe were the first people to settle in the valley and today their tribe headquarters are located in Darrington. Darrington is connected to nearby areas by State Route 530, which runs along the two rivers towards the city of Arlington, located 30 miles to the west.
Town is home to a variety of small logging and lumber companies as well as Hampton Lumber’s state-of-the-art mill. Darrington’s location near the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and scenic rivers make it a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
People traveling to and from the area can ride from Community Transit buses along Route 230, which connects people to the neighboring Smokey Point Transit Center in Arlington. DART paratransit service and Vanpool are also options. The Sauk-Suiattle DC (Darrington-Concrete) Direct Shuttle Bus Service, a program operated by the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, also offers public transportation to residents of the reservation, Darrington, and surrounding communities.
Spanning over 27 miles between the City of Arlington and the Town of Darrington, the Whitehorse Regional Trail follows the path of the former BNSF railroad through the North Stillaguamish River Valley, offering a scenic travel option for people hiking, biking, and riding horseback.
Nearby Routes & Stops
New Zip Shuttle pilot areas now available
Zip Shuttle service areas now include Lake Stevens, Arlington, and Darrington in addition to Alderwood to make getting around even easier!
Popular Destinations
D'Arling Direct shuttle service
Homage's D'Arling Direct, combined with Community Transit’s Route 230 service, gives you more options for travel between Darrington and Arlington on weekdays and weekends.
Learn how to ride the bus in the new year!
Welcome to 2024! Still thinking about your New Year’s resolution? Maybe you have a goal to reduce your carbon footprint this year. Taking transit is a great way to do just that! Start with a few trips to take errands, and then consider if you could take transit to work or school.
Community Transit serves riders across Snohomish County, from Arlington, to Snohomish, to Edmonds, and all the communities in between. Local service will be expanding in 2024, and there will be more options than ever for you take transit, so it’s a great time to try it out.
If you want to learn how to take the bus but don’t know where to start, our new “Bus Riding Basics” video has all the information you need to begin your journey. From planning your first trip and paying your fare, to choosing your seat and signaling for a stop, this video will help you know what to expect.
Congratulations, you are now ready to start riding! Plan your trip, hop on board your local bus, and test out your new knowledge. We are here to help you during your trip– so if you have any questions, feel free to ask your driver or call Customer Care (contact information below.) Community Transit will also respond to your questions and comments via our social media channels.
Have more questions? Reach out to our Customer Care Team via phone, or by using this online form. Happy riding!
Customer Care
Monday – Friday
6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
(800) 562-1375
(425) 353-RIDE (7433)
TTY: 711
