Thrift on Swift
Pictured above: Value Village in Everett is just behind the Swift Blue Line Station on Pecks Dr.
Do you love scoring a great deal on a pair of jeans? Maybe you're on the hunt for a unique painting for your bathroom or a cozy quilt for your couch? Thrift shopping is the perfect solution for finding unique items at bargain prices while giving new life to items that may have otherwise been thrown away.
We've compiled a list of thrift stores along our Swift lines for you to explore. Happy hunting and enjoy the thrill of discovering hidden treasures!
(All walk times are for south and westbound stations. Walk times may vary.)
Swift Blue Line (Everett Station – Aurora Village)
Evergreen Goodwill – Downtown Everett
Address: 3002 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA
Distance from Swift Station: 5 min walk from Wetmore Ave SB Station
Get your shopping on in downtown Everett at the Evergreen Goodwill, which is full of clothes, sporting gear, housewares, etc. Donations are also accepted at this location. Check their website for weekly sales. After you’ve picked up a cool vintage t-shirt, visit the other cute shops around downtown, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants that are in walking distance.
Pictured above: The entrance to the Assistance League of Everett Thrift Store.
Assistance League of Everett
Address: 5107 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA
Distance from Swift Station: 2 min walk from 50th St. SB Station
The Assistance League is a nonprofit organization made up of volunteer members, and proceeds from their thrift shops support philanthropic programs in Snohomish County, such as Operation School Bell, which provides school clothes to children in the community. The Assistance League thrift shop has your normal thrift store goodies, like clothing, toys, fine china, etc. There is a also a special section for designer label clothes.
Value Village - Everett
Address: 6220 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA
Distance from Swift Station: 1 min walk from Pecks Dr SB Station
You couldn’t get any closer to a Swift station! At Value Village in Everett, the Swift Blue Line stops right at the parking lot. This thrift shop has rows upon rows of clothing for the whole family, shoes, bedding, and more. In the fall, Value Village is a great place to look for Halloween costumes, boasting a giant costume section.
Pictured above: The Value Village on Hwy 99 in Lynnwood also has a donation center out front.
Value Village - Lynnwood
Address: 17216 Hwy 99 Lynnwood, WA
Distance from Swift Station: 3 min walk from International SB Station at 174th Pl SW
Did you miss your stop for the the Value Village in Everett? No worries, hop off the bus at Value Village Lynnwood along Hwy 99. Explore what the store has to offer, including clothing, jewelry, shoes, and more. Donations are accepted at both Value Village locations.
Swift Orange Line (Edmonds College – McCollum Park)
Evergreen Goodwill - Lynnwood
Address: 4027 198th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA
Distance from Swift Station: 16 min walk from Lynnwood City Center Station
If you are okay with walking a little further, this store is a great place to find clothes, shoes, housewares, etc. Or, you can take Zip Alderwood Shuttle from the Lynnwood City Center Station to get to this store and back. Proceeds from the Evergreen Goodwill thrift shops support job training and basic education to people in our community who face barriers to economic opportunity.
Pictured above: Half Price books in Lynnwood is a great place to spend an afternoon.
Half Price Books
Address: 19520 Hwy 99 #103
Distance from Swift Station: 3 min walk from Orange Line Hwy 99 WB Station or 3 min walk from Blue Line Crossroads SB Station at 196th St SW
Half Price Books may not be a traditional thrift store, but it's a fantastic place to find secondhand books, movies, and music at discounted prices. Additionally, they offer a program where you can sell your books for cash that doesn’t need to be spent in-store. Half Price Books is conveniently accessible via the Swift Blue or Orange Line, both of which stop right across the street.
Evergreen Goodwill Donation Center - Martha Lake
Address: 710 164th St SW, Lynnwood, WA
Distance from Swift Station: 5 min walk from Larch Way WB Station
Looking to downsize rather than buy more things? The Evergreen Goodwill donation center in Martha Lake is not a store, but just a donation center. Visit their website for a complete list of what can and can’t be donated.
Swift Green Line (Seaway-Canyon Park)
Pictured above: The bins at the Everett Outlet Goodwill are a thrift shopper's dream.
Everett Outlet Goodwill
Address: 2208 W Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98204
Distance from Swift Station: 14 min walk from Kasch Park Rd SB Station
Outlet Goodwill stores are where the serious thrifters go to shop. Items are placed on bins in the warehouse, and shoppers are invited to sift through and find clothing and items that they like. Then, rather than paying per item, shoppers pay for their thrift haul by the pound. This store is usually busy, so be prepared. (Let us know if you recognize the building next door!)
Helping Hands Thrift Store Bothell
Address: 19213 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98012
Distance from Swift Station: 5 min walk from 196th St SE SB Station
Helping Hands is a local chain of thrift stores that works to help underserved people locally and worldwide. At this location, you can find the “Tool Shed,” a special area for tools and hardware Please don’t bring any large garden tools onto the bus that might interfere with other passengers. The store has a little bit of something for everyone, and weekly deals and specials!
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