Ride light rail in Snohomish County
Sound Transit's Lynnwood Link Extension offers four light rail stations North of Northgate Station. Community Transit's many services can make catching the train at Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Shoreline easy and light rail makes for faster local and regional connections for anyone taking transit.
Getting to light rail
You can take a bus light rail stations with more connections than ever before. See our lists of bus routes that can connect you to light rail below or use our Plan My Trip online tool to determine the best route and schedule for you. You can also take Zip Shuttle Alderwood to connect to light rail at Lynnwood City Center.
Parking at stations fills up quickly early in the day, so avoid the hassle by taking the bus to light rail!
Regularly ride light rail?
Sign up for Sound Transit rider alerts to know about changes that may affect your ride.
Taking your bike to light rail?
Riders can travel with their bike on the train by following Sound Transit's guidelines. Learn more about bringing your bike on Link and what to expect, from Sound Transit's web site.
Connect with Zip Shuttle Alderwood
You can take Zip to connect to light rail at Lynnwood City Center Station or connect to other transit options in the Alderwood service area.
About the Lynnwood Link light rail extension
Lynnwood extension light rail stations:
- Lynnwood City Center Station
- Mountlake Terrace Station
- Shoreline North/185th Station
- Shoreline South/148th Station
Lynnwood City Center Station is the final stop until light rail extends to Everett. Community Transit is providing even more direct bus service to the Shoreline North/185th Station, Mountlake Terrace Station, and Lynnwood City Center Station.
With light rail’s fast connections, you can ride from:
- Lynnwood to Westlake in Downtown Seattle in 28 minutes
- Mountlake Terrace to SeaTac in 56 minutes
- Shoreline to UW in 11 minutes
Future light rail projects that will serve our region:
East Link Extension
The initial segment serves eight stations between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology stations and opened in April 2024. The full line is scheduled to open in 2025. It will serve 18 miles from west to east with service at 12 stations in Downtown Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Redmond. The Link 2 Line will continue through the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel and share stations with the Link 1 Line extending to Lynnwood City Center station.
Everett Link Extension
The Everett Link Extension will add 16 miles of light rail and six new stations connecting Snohomish County residents to the regional light rail network. These changes will open between 2037 and 2041.
Riding light rail
Light rail fares
ORCA Card
When you use your ORCA card to transfer from a bus to light rail, you don’t have to pay two full fares — your first-leg fare counts toward the second leg of your trip within a two-hour window.
Flat fares for light rail
The Lynnwood Link opening marked big shift in light rail fares, going from a structure based on distance traveled to a $3 flat fare per ride. This means light rail riders with an ORCA card no longer need to “tap off” at the end of their ride.
When arriving at the station, just find the closest ORCA Card reader and “tap on” by placing your card flat against it. One beep and a green light mean you’re good to go.
Tickets & Day Passes
Buy Link tickets or day passes from the station ticket machine with cash, or most debit/credit cards.
Transit Go Ticket App
You can also pay your fare using your smartphone and the Transit Go Ticket app.
Riders pay a flat fare for light rail service:
| Adult (Ages 19–64) | Youth (Age 19 and younger) | Reduced Fare (Seniors / People with Disabilities / Medicare) | ORCA LIFT (Low-Income fare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00 | FREE | $1.00 | $1.00 |
Light rail hours and schedules
Link light rail trains run every eight minutes during peak hours and every 10 to 15 minutes during non-peak hours.
Trains run from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 6 a.m. to midnight on Sunday and select holidays. Check your local bus schedule if you plan to connect to light rail by bus, especially for late-night trips.
Visit the Sound Transit Website for schedule details.
In case of a Link service disruption
There may be times where Link service is temporarily interrupted, either due to planned maintenance or an emergency. In those instances Link service will be replaced by Link Shuttle bus service until light rail is restored. Learn more about Link Shuttle service and what to do in the event of service disruption. Information about upcoming planned disruptions is also available on Sound Transit's web site.
If you regularly ride the light rail, sign up for Sound Transit rider alerts to get notified about changes that may affect your ride.
Sound Transit service information
Light rail service is operated by Sound Transit.
Use the info below to find more info on Link light rail, the Sounder train, Sound Transit bus service, trip planning, lost
& found, holiday schedule, and general information:
- SoundTransit.org
- (888) 889-6368
- TTY Relay: Dial 711
Related News
Parking at Lynnwood City Center to take light rail
Whether you’re going to work, a sporting event, SeaTac Airport, or just a day in Seattle, you can now ride light rail from Lynnwood. Of course, the best way to connect to the train is by bus, but if you’re driving, you should learn how to access the parking garage at Lynnwood City Center Station.
Sound Transit extended Link light rail on Aug. 30, with new stations at Lynnwood City Center (formerly Lynnwood Transit Center), Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline North/185th, and Shoreline South/148th.
You can access light rail at Lynnwood City Center by:
- Community Transit and Sound Transit bus. Check out our blog to learn how to take the bus to light rail in Snohomish County starting Aug. 30. Be aware that bus service is changing on Sept. 14.
- Zip Alderwood Shuttle
- Bike – bike racks and lockers are available.
- Pick-up or drop-off on Level B01 of the garage or north of the plaza just east of 46th Ave
- Parking in the garage or at surface lots near the Ride Store and by the HOV ramp (see map)
Finding parking at Lynnwood City Center can be tricky, especially on weekdays. There are a lot of buses going in and out of the center, and you DO NOT want to accidentally drive into the bus loop! Please review the map below to understand where to park and how to access the light rail station and bus stops.
Pictured above is a map of Lynnwood City Center Station showing the light rail station, bus stops, Zip and DART drop-off and pick-up area, Ride Store, and access to the parking garage.
Garage parking tips
There are two vehicle entrances:
- From 48th Ave W to Level B01 in the garage.
- From 44th Ave W to Level 1 in the garage. Keep a lookout for the entrance here as it’s easy to miss and accessible only going eastbound on 44th.
If you drive into the center from 46th Ave you must turn at 202nd St or go onto the I-5 HOV ramp. Again, DO NOT drive into the bus loop!
ADA vans and oversized vehicles should enter from 48th Ave.
Use the marked pedestrian walkway. You will come and go out of the north side of the garage on level 1. Remember to follow the signs to get to your bus or the light rail station.
Allow extra time. Traveling from the upper floors of the garage and through the marked pedestrian walkway may take a few additional minutes. Plan your trip accordingly so you don’t miss your bus or train.
