Getting around Gold Bar with Community Transit
Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Gold Bar community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Gold Bar,feel good about how you get there.
About Gold Bar
Gold Bar is located on the Skykomish River between Sultan and Index, connected by U.S. Route 2. The population was 2,403 at the 2020 census.
Gold Bar is known as a white-water rafting destination for those seeking to float the Skykomish River. One of the most popular low elevation hikes in the metro Seattle area, the trail to Wallace Falls, is located on the north margin of the city. More than 160,000 people visit Wallace Falls State Park annually.
People traveling to and from the area can take Community Transit's Route 270/271, which runs between Gold Bar, Sultan, Monroe, Snohomish, and Everett. Gold Bard Park & Ride is an option for riders, too. Community Transit's DART paratransit service and Vanpool are also options for local riders.
Popular Destinations
New Swift onboard digital signs signal your destination is near
Community Transit asked riders and the community what would make their trip easy and comfortable and then tested onboard signs earlier this summer. Your feedback made the choice easy.
The new onboard signs will display:
- Swift line name and destination
- Upcoming stops and departure times
- Information on transferring to other transit services
- Key rider alerts
“These signs are designed to help our customers make quick, efficient decisions and feel confident as they ride our services. We value our customers’ time and want to help them optimize it on their trips with us,” said Christopher Silveira, manager of the Swift BRT program.
These new signs will be installed on all Swift buses on a rolling basis next year before the Lynnwood Link light rail extension opens in 2024. The new signs will not impact verbal announcements; you will continue to hear announcements over the loud speaker.
Swift provides fast, frequent service on busy corridors throughout Snohomish County, delivering you to your destination in minutes. A third Swift line, the Swift Orange Line, will open next spring. Learn more about Swift and how it can support your next trip.
