New connections to light rail start Sept. 14
The Lynnwood Link Extension opened four new light rail stations on Aug. 30. Community Transit will launch a service change on Sept. 14 that will bring you connections to light rail stations in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Shoreline. These changes will make for faster local and regional connections for anyone taking transit.
Key dates
- Friday, Aug. 30: Link light rail arrived in Snohomish County and four new light rail stations opened in Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood.
- Sunday, Sept. 1: Community Transit updated fares. The standard adult fare for all Community Transit bus services is $2.50.
- Saturday, Sept. 14: Community Transit’s major service change.
Service is changing on Sept. 14
More local service and new connections to regional transit coming soon.
About the Lynnwood Link light rail extension
On Aug. 30, four new light rail stations opened North of Northgate Station:
- 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 will provide even more direct bus service to the Shoreline North/185th Station, Mountlake Terrace Station, and Lynnwood City Center Station beginning Sept. 14.
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
Learn more about the Lynnwood Link Extension
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. It is expected to open in 2025.
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.
Getting to light rail
You can take a bus to new light rail stations when they open on Aug. 30. Use Plan My Trip to explore route options and the times that those trips run.
Even more bus connections to light rail will start on Sept. 14 with Community Transit's service change. See the list of bus routes that will connect you to light rail after the service change below and use Plan My Trip to preview the new schedules.
You can also take Zip Shuttle Alderwood to connect to light rail at Lynnwood City Center starting Aug. 30.
Zip Shuttle Alderwood
Zip Shuttle Alderwood is an on-demand shared ride service for travel anywhere within our Alderwood service area for the same price as our local bus fare.
When light rail opens on Aug. 30, you can take ZIP to connect to light rail at Lynnwood City Center Station. You can also take Zip to connect to other transit options in the Alderwood Service area.
Learn more about Zip Shuttle Alderwood
Buses that will connect to light rail starting Sept. 14
Starting Sept. 14, catch one of these buses with service from Snohomish County to Link light rail stations.
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.
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 started Aug. 30
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 mins. during peak hours and every 10 to 15 mins 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.
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