Getting around Monroe with Community Transit
Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Monroe community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Monroe, feel good about how you get there.
About Monroe
Monroe is located at the confluence of the Skykomish, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie rivers near the Cascade foothills, about 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Its population was estimated to be 20,209 in 2021.
The city's largest employer is the Washington State Department of Corrections, which operates the Monroe Correctional Complex and provides more than 1,100 jobs. Other large employers include the Monroe School District, the Cadman quarry, the Evergreen State Fair, EvergreenHealth Monroe, and large retailers.
Popular destinations include its 14 parks — including Al Borlin Park and Lake Tye Park. Monroe also has 14 miles of multi-use pedestrian and bicycle trails that connect neighborhoods and parks.
People traveling to and from the area can choose from multiple routes served by Community Transit buses, DART paratransit service, and Vanpool.
Monroe also has a privately owned airfield, First Air Field, located adjacent to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds.
Popular Destinations
Community Transit ridership continues to rise
Ridership is increasing as more people head back to the office and spend more time out and about for gatherings, sporting events, concerts and summer fun. Over the last few months, we’ve seen 25% more boardings than we did during the same time in 2022. That’s according to Community Transit’s RAD Team (RAD officially stands for Research and Analytics Division, but we think they are all pretty rad!) With more people choosing transit to get around, you’ll be in good company as you plan your summer travels! Can you guess which route has even higher ridership today than it did before the pandemic? Watch Community Transit Live to find out the answer to this question, and learn how the RAD Team’s work shapes the future of our service, especially when light rail comes to Snohomish County.
