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.
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.
Changes to Routes 120 and 202 coming March 30
Major changes to bus service are coming on March 30, as Community Transit expands our service to accommodate the future of transit. You will have more service, more connections, and greater frequency of transit options across Snohomish County.
Beginning March 30, a segment of Route 120 between Lynnwood Transit Center and Edmonds College will be replaced by new routes, and a segment of Route 202 between 152nd St. NE and Smokey Point Transit Center in Arlington is being rerouted. Keep reading to for more details and videos that show these changes.
Route 120 (Canyon Park – Lynnwood Transit Center)
Starting March 30, Route 120 will no longer travel between Lynnwood Transit Center and Edmonds College. If you currently ride this section of Route 120, you will catch the new Route 114 or the Swift Orange Line, which arrives every 10 minutes during weekday peak travel times! Route 120 will continue to operate between Lynnwood Transit Center and Canyon Park Park & Ride as usual. View this change in the map below.
Route 202 (Smokey Point – Lynnwood)
Beginning March 30, the section of Route 202 between 152nd St. NE and Smokey Point Transit Center in Arlington is being rerouted. Rather than turning on 152nd St. NE as it currently does, Route 202 will continue north on 51st Ave. NE and turn to the west on 172nd St. NE before traveling to Smokey Point Transit Center.
To continue travel along Smokey Point Blvd you can ride Route 201 (Smokey Point - Lynnwood). New Route 202 stops will be along 51st Ave NE and 172nd St NE to Smokey Point Transit Center. Route 202 will continue to operate through Marysville, Everett, and Lynnwood as usual. View this change in the map below.
Videos of Route 120 and 202 Changes
Route 120 changes from Community Transit on Vimeo. Do you ride Route 120 between Lynnwood Transit Center and Edmonds College? You will now catch the new Route 114 or the Swift Orange Line, which arrives every 10 minutes during peak travel times! Route 120 will continue to operate between Lynnwood Transit Center and Canyon Park Park & Ride as usual.
Route 202 changes from Community Transit on Vimeo. Do you ride between 152nd St NE and Smokey Point Transit Center? You can use Route 201 to continue to travel along Smokey Point Blvd or you can travel on the new route segment along 51st Ave NE and 172nd St NE to Smokey Point Transit Center. Route 202 will continue to operate through Marysville, Everett, and Lynnwood as usual.
Prepare for the March 30 service change
Major service changes are happening on March 30 and again in August of 2024. The best way to prepare yourself for these changes is to learn about how they will affect you.
Visit the Service Changes page on our website to see a full list of route changes that are happening on March 30. This page provides a comprehensive list of route changes, including maps, videos, and instructions on finding your new route.
We highly suggest you sign up for Rider Alerts on the Community Transit website to receive digital notifications via text or email about construction, holidays, severe weather conditions, and upcoming service changes.
For additional questions or comments about the upcoming service changes, contact Customer Care, available Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at (800) 562-1375 or (425) 353-RIDE (7433), TTY: 711, or via email at riders@commtrans.org.
