Swift bus stop at Edmonds College

Swift Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Expansion in Snohomish County

Swift Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is different from other local bus routes. Buses stop at every station and are so frequent, you don’t need a schedule. Swift also connects you with regional transit options, getting you farther faster.

Swift Network facts


  • Buses come every 10 to 20 minutes, with the shortest waits during the busiest travel times.
  • Swift stops at all stations. No need to push a button or pull a cord. When the bus stops, simply exit the bus and enjoy your day.
  • Signal priority technology and bus lanes keep Swift buses running quickly through traffic.
  • Swift charges the same fare as other buses. Pay at the station with an ORCA card or use a ticket kiosk before boarding.
  • Swift is accessible to wheelchairs, disabled passengers, strollers, carts, and bikes.
  • Plans to expand Swift BRT service will make frequent and reliable transit even more accessible as our communities grow.

Current Swift service and future expansions

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Swift Blue Line

Blue Line runs between Everett Station and Aurora Village Transit Center in Shoreline.

  • Connects with Swift Green Line at Highway 99 & Airport Road.
  • Future extension in 2024 to serve the Shoreline North/185th Station in Shoreline.
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Swift Green Line

Green Line runs between Seaway Transit Center near Boeing-Everett and Canyon Park Park & Ride in Bothell.

  • Connects with Swift Blue Line at Highway 99 & Airport Road.
  • Future extension to serve downtown Bothell and UW Bothell/Cascadia College and connect to Sound Transit’s Stride S3 Line BRT service. Service may begin as early as 2028.
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Swift Orange Line

Orange Line runs between Edmonds College in Lynnwood and McCollum Park Park & Ride in Mill Creek.

  • Connects with Swift Blue Line at Highway 99 & 196th Street in Lynnwood.
  • Shares stations with Swift Green Line on Bothell-Everett Highway in Mill Creek.
  • Future connection with Link light rail at Lynnwood City Center Station when light rail opens in Lynnwood in 2024.
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Swift Gold Line

Gold Line is planned to open as early as 2029 and will connect Everett Station with Smokey Point Transit Center in Arlington.

  • Future service to downtown Marysville, the Cascade Industrial Center, and Everett Community College.
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Swift BRT Expansion fact sheet