Getting around Stanwood with Community Transit

homes and businesses in Standwood, WA with mountains in the background

Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Stanwood community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Stanwood, feel good about how you get there.

 

About Stanwood

Stanwood is 50 miles north of Seattle, at the mouth of the Stillaguamish River near Camano Island. As of the 2010 census, its population is 6,231. Public transportation in Stanwood is provided by Community Transit and Island Transit, the transit authorities of Snohomish and Island counties, respectively. Some of the options for people traveling in Stanwood include three bus routes served Community Transit buses, DART paratransit service, and Vanpool.

Stanwood is also served by a north–south railroad owned by BNSF Railway, which operates freight and passenger rail service to the city. Amtrak's Cascades provides daily passenger rail service at Stanwood station in downtown Stanwood, continuing south to Seattle and north to Vancouver, British Columbia.

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News / Published on Oct 26, 2023

How to vote using transit

Looking to mail your ballot or cast your vote? We can help.

A ballot drop box at Ash Way Park & RidePictured above: a ballot drop box at Ash Way Park & Ride in Lynnwood.

Note: Route information is accurate as of this article’s publication date. As our communities grow, Community Transit makes changes to stops and routes to best serve riders. For the most updated route information use our Plan My Trip tool.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. It’s free to mail your election ballot via the U.S. Postal Service, providing it’s dated by midnight on election night. Use a post box or one of 35 conveniently located ballot boxes throughout Snohomish County. Drop boxes are open 24/7 from now until 8 p.m. on Election Day, and Community Transit can get you there.

How to get there on transit

Click here to locate a ballot drop box near you. Find the location that is most convenient and highlight the address. At the top of the Community Transit website, you will see an option labeled Plan My Trip. Type in your starting or current address and the address of the ballot drop box or in-person voting location. You can set what time you want to catch the bus or what time you want to arrive. Select the option that best meets your needs based on location, transfers, and the time you plan to travel.

Voters with disabilities

Community Transit offers convenient DART Paratransit transportation for qualified riders. For voters who need more assistance, call Washington Relay at 800-833-6388, 7-1-1 (TTY/TDD) or visit the Washington Secretary of State Elections Division page. 

In-person voting locations

While mail-in ballots are the best option for most people in Snohomish County, four in-person voting locations are available. The Snohomish Auditor’s Office is open starting today and three additional locations will open on Sat., Nov. 4.

The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office accommodates in-person voting:

  • Mon. to Fri., 9 a.m.-5p.m.
  • Sat., Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Mon., Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (extended hours)
  • Tues., Election Day, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. (extended hours). 

Snohomish County Auditor’s Office
1st Floor Admin W Building
3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett
Accessible by Routes Swift Blue Line, ST 510, 512 and Everett Transit

Three in-person voting locations are available on Sat., Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon., Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Tues., Election Day, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 


Evergreen State Fairgrounds - Monroe
14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe
Accessible by Routes 270 & 271

Homage Senior Services - Lynnwood
5026 196th St SW, Lynnwood
Accessible by Routes 112, 115, 116, 120 & 196 

Medallion Hotel - Arlington
16710 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington
Accessible by Routes 201 & 202

For more information on voting in Snohomish County, visit their webpage. 

Written by Debra Yergen, Communications