Minor changes to bus service start December 7

Community Transit riders will see minor route or schedule changes on some bus routes starting Dec. 7. These minor adjustments are made with you in mind, helping to create more reliable service and improved connections for your trips.

Community Transit typically has four service changes throughout the year: two larger service changes in the spring and fall, and two minor service changes in the summer and winter. During these changes, all riders are encouraged to check their schedules for updates.  Learn more about the upcoming changes on our service change webpage.

These routes will have schedule changes to create more reliable service and better connections:

• Schedules for Routes 103, 106, 117, 120, 121, and Swift Blue Line are being updated. 
• New 900-series express routes will also have revised schedules.
• Sound Transit Routes 512, 513, 532, and 535 will have changes to schedules.

Changes for Route 512 (Everett Station - Lynnwood City Center Station) 

Riders of Sound Transit Route 512 will have an additional trip in the mornings, and schedule changes that will create a connection to the first southbound Link light rail trip from Northgate Station. 

• On weekdays and Saturday, the first Route 512 trip will be a new southbound  trip that runs from Everett Station to Northgate Station.
• On Sundays, the second southbound Route 512 trip of the morning run from Everett to Northgate Station.  

Changes for Route 535 (Lynnwood City Center Station – Bellevue)

Riders of Sound Transit Route 535 will have changes to your bus schedule, based on rider feedback.  These schedule changes will improve connections at Lynnwood City Center Station and Canyon Park Park & Ride.  

Bay changes at Smokey Point Transit Center 

To prepare for the launch of the Zip Shuttle Service in Arlington, we’re updating the bus bay assignments at Smokey Point Transit Center on Dec. 7. Here is a map of the new bay numbers:

• Bay 1 – No changes
  • Bay 1 routes: 201, 202, 209, 905
• Bay 2 – This bay will be dedicated to Zip in the future.
• Bay 3 – Updated bay number (formerly Bay 2)
  • Bay 3 routes: 220, 230, 240
• Bay 4 – Updated bay number: This will be for bus drop-offs only.
• Bay 5 – Updated bay number (formerly Bay 3)
  • Bay 5 routes: 907

Please double-check your bay before boarding the bus at Smokey Point Transit Center on and after Dec. 7 to make sure you're in the right spot.

Learn more about the upcoming changes on our service change webpage.

How to plan your trip 

• You can use Maps & Schedules to see the December 2024 preview schedule for your route.
• You can use Plan My Trip and set the departure or arrival date to December 7 or later to preview the new schedule for your route.

Be sure you’re signed up for email or text Rider Alerts for your route(s) to stay updated on the changes.

For personalized trip planning assistance, reach out to the Community Transit Customer Care team. They are available Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. You can contact them by phone at (800) 562-1375 or (425) 353-RIDE (7433), TTY: 711, or via email at riders@commtrans.org. 

Community Transit is carrying out further changes to bus service in phases through 2026. Riders will see increased frequency and extensions of bus operating hours for many local routes in 2025 and 2026. Learn more on the Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond webpage.