News / Published on Aug 15, 2024

Route 227 has been eliminated and replaced with new bus routes

Riders of Route 227 will have new route options September 14

A man in a white shirt and a woman in a purple shirt sit next to each other on the bus. They are both smiling.

On Sept. 14, Community Transit will make major changes to bus service, and riders will have more travel options in Snohomish County. One of these changes includes eliminating some routes and replacing them with new route options, which will help with more reliable bus service in your area.

Route 227 will be eliminated and replaced with other bus routes. If you currently ride Route 227, you will take a new route to reach your destination starting Sept. 14.  

Your new route options

Route 227 is being replaced with new Route 907 and Route 905.


Route 907 (Stanwood - Seaway)

A map showing the path of new Routes 227 and 247.

  • Route 907 is the primary replacement for Route 227. Route 907 starts at the Stanwood I-5 Park & Ride, travels through Smokey Point, continues down I-5 through Marysville, and ends at Seaway Transit Center, near Boeing.
  • Route 907 will travel southbound from Stanwood in the mornings, and northbound from Seaway in the afternoons.
  • To connect with Route 907 from downtown Stanwood, take new Route 905 and transfer to Route 907 at the Stanwood I-5 Park & Ride. 

Route 905 (Stanwood - Lynnwood)A map of new Route 905.

  • While Route 907 is the primary replacement for Route 227, riders may also choose to take new Route 905 for service between Stanwood and Lynnwood. Route 905 starts in downtown Stanwood, travels through Smokey Point, continues down I-5, and ends at Lynnwood City Center Station, where riders can connect to light rail.
  • Route 905 will run northbound and southbound all day, with increased frequency during busy morning and afternoon commuting hours.

Watch a video to learn more

Route 227-247-1920x1080 from Community Transit on Vimeo.

Arlington Park & Ride will no longer have bus service

The Arlington Park & Ride will no longer have bus service starting Sept. 14. Riders who used to park here can use the Park & Pool lot at Smokey Point Community Church and catch the new Routes 905 and 907 at Smokey Point Blvd and 177th Pl NE (Stop #953 and #1453).

The Arlington Park & Ride is still available for Vanpool and other carpool parking. 

Learn more about the upcoming changes to bus service

The Service Change webpage is your go-to place for everything service change related. This webpage contains route specific information, including maps and videos that explain the upcoming changes in detail.

This page also links to the Maps & Schedules and Plan My Trip tools which you can use to preview your new route or plan a trip to see the updates to your route. Be sure to set your arrival or departure date to Sept. 14 or later to see your new route options.

Sign up for email or text Rider Alerts to stay up to date on changes to your bus. Get real-time Rider Alerts about bus delays, reroutes or cancellations, and learn about changes to the routes you ride. Sign up for Rider Alerts here.  

To talk with a person about the upcoming service change and get personalized trip planning, contact the Community Transit Customer Care team, available Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at (800) 562-1375 or (425) 353-RIDE (7433), TTY: 711 or you can email riders@commtrans.org.

Important dates

  • Friday, Aug. 30 – Link light rail arrives in Snohomish County.   
  • Sunday, Sept. 1 – Community Transit will be updating fares. All standard adult fares for all Community Transit bus service will be $2.50. 
  • Saturday, Sept. 14 – Community Transit’s major service change.