List of King County Metro bus routes

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A King County Metro trolleybus on route 36 passing through the International District en route to Othello station. KCM 4317 in Chinatown.jpg
A King County Metro trolleybus on route 36 passing through the International District en route to Othello station.

This is a list of current routes operated by the mass transit agency King County Metro in the Greater Seattle area. It includes routes directly operated by the agency, routes operated by contractors and routes operated by King County Metro under contract with another agency. Routes are organized by route number (or letters in the case of RapidRide). Discontinued routes and former versions of existing routes are not listed.

Contents

These lists reflect the September 2023 service change.

RapidRide

King County Metro's RapidRide lines are designated by letters. RapidRide routes also have a numerical designation in the range 671-676, [1] but this is not displayed to passengers.

RouteStartViaEndNight OwlLinks
A Line Tukwila International Blvd stationPacific Highway S (State Route 99), SeaTac, Sea–Tac Airport, Des Moines, Highline College, Kent, Redondo Heights P&R, Federal WayFederal Way Transit CenterYes Schedule
Map
B Line Redmond Transit CenterRedmond, Overlake, Overlake Transit Center, Overlake P&R, Crossroads, BellevueBellevue Transit CenterNo Schedule
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C Line South Lake UnionDowntown Seattle, West Seattle, Alaska Junction, Morgan Junction, Fauntleroy Ferry TerminalWestwood VillageYes Schedule
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D Line Crown HillBallard, Interbay, Uptown, BelltownDowntown SeattleYes Schedule
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E Line Aurora Village Transit CenterAurora Ave N, Shoreline, Bitter Lake, Licton Springs, Greenwood, West Green Lake, North Fremont, East Queen Anne, Westlake, BelltownDowntown SeattleYes Schedule
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F Line Burien Transit CenterBurien, SeaTac, Tukwila, Tukwila International Boulevard station, Southcenter Mall, Tukwila station, Renton, South Renton P&R, Renton Transit Center, Boeing Renton FactoryThe Landing (Renton)No Schedule
Map
H Line Burien Transit CenterBurien, White Center, Delridge, West SeattleDowntown SeattleNo Schedule
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1–99 (Seattle)

These routes run mostly within the city of Seattle.

RouteTypeOff-PeakSatSunNight OwlStartViaEndContinues asLinks
1TrolleyYesYesYesNoKinnear
(West Queen Anne)
Kinnear Park, Seattle Center West (Uptown), BelltownDowntown Seattle14 Schedule
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2TrolleyYesYesYesNoWest Queen AnneQueen Anne Ave N, Seattle Center West (Uptown), Belltown, Downtown Seattle, First Hill, E Union St, Central District, MadronaMadrona Park13 (Alternating trips from Madrona) Schedule
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3TrolleyYesYesYesYesSeattle Pacific University
(North Queen Anne)
5 Ave N, East Queen Anne, Seattle Center East (Uptown), Belltown, Downtown Seattle, First Hill, Harborview Medical Center, E Jefferson Ave, Swedish Hospital Cherry Hill, Central DistrictMadrona Schedule
Map
4TrolleyYesYesYesNoSeattle Pacific University
(North Queen Anne)
5 Ave N, East Queen Anne, Seattle Center East (Uptown), Belltown, Downtown Seattle, First Hill, Harborview Medical Center, E Jefferson Ave, Swedish Hospital Cherry Hill, Central DistrictJudkins Park Schedule
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4 ShuttleTrolleyYesNoNoNoCherry HillJudkins Park Schedule
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5ConventionalYesYesYesYesShoreline Community CollegeShoreline, Greenwood Ave N, Bitter Lake, Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Phinney Ave N, Woodland Park Zoo, North Fremont, Aurora Ave N, East Queen Anne, Westlake, BelltownDowntown Seattle21 Schedule
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7TrolleyYesYesYesYesDowntown SeattleS Jackson St, International District, Rainier Ave S, Mount Baker Transit Center, Rainier Valley, Columbia CityRainier Beach49 (early morning & evening only) Schedule
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8ConventionalYesYesYesNoSeattle Center
(Uptown)
Denny Way, Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill station, Group Health Hospital, Martin Luther King Junior Way, Madison Valley, Central DistrictMount Baker Transit Center Schedule
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9 ExpressConventionalNoNoNoNoCapitol HillBroadway, Seattle Central College, First Hill, Rainier Valley, Columbia City, Rainier BeachRainier Beach station Schedule
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10TrolleyYesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleSummit, Capitol Hill station, Group Health Hospital, 15th Ave ECapitol Hill Schedule
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11ConventionalYesYesYesYesDowntown SeattleCapitol Hill, Seattle Central College, E Madison St, Central District, Madison ValleyMadison Park Schedule
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12TrolleyYesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleFirst Hill, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle University, 19th Ave E, Group Health HospitalInterlaken Park
(Capitol Hill)
Schedule
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13TrolleyYesYesYesNoSeattle Pacific University
(North Queen Anne)
Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle Center West (Uptown), BelltownDowntown Seattle2 (Downtown-Madrona) Schedule
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14TrolleyYesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleS Jackson St, International District, Central District, 31 Ave S, Mount Baker Transit CenterMount Baker1 Schedule
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17 ExpressConventionalNoNoNoNoSunset Hill32nd Ave NW, BallardDowntown Seattle Schedule
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20ConventionalYesYesYesNoLake CityNorthgate, Northgate Station, North Seattle College, Green LakeU District Schedule

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21 LocalConventionalYesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleSODO, West Seattle, 35th Ave SW, High Point, GatewoodWestwood Village5 Schedule
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21 ExpressConventionalNoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleAlaskan Way Viaduct, West Seattle, 35th Ave SW, High Point, GatewoodArbor Heights Schedule
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22ConventionalYesYesYesNoAlaska JunctionWest Seattle, Morgan Junction, Gatewood, Westwood VillageArbor Heights Schedule
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24ConventionalYesYesYesNoWest MagnoliaDiscovery Park, W Viewmont Way, Central Magnolia, 34th Ave W, 28th Ave W, Smith Cove Cruise Terminal (Pier 91), Seattle Center, BelltownDowntown Seattle124 Schedule
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27ConventionalYesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleFirst Hill, Central District, E Yesler Way, Leschi ParkColman Park33 (morning, nights and Sunday) Schedule
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28 ExpressConventionalYesYesYesNoCarkeek Park8th Ave NW, Crown Hill, East Ballard, West Woodland, North Fremont, Aurora Ave NDowntown Seattle131/132 Schedule
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31ConventionalYesYesNoNoCentral MagnoliaEast Magnolia, Interbay, Seattle Pacific University, Fremont, Wallingford, University District, University of Washington campus, University VillageChildren's Hospital Schedule
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32ConventionalYesYesYesNoSeattle Center
(Uptown)
Interbay, Seattle Pacific University, Fremont, Wallingford, University District, University of Washington campus, University VillageChildren's Hospital Schedule
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33ConventionalYesYesYesNoEast Magnolia
(Discovery Park)
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal (Pier 91), Seattle Center, BelltownDowntown Seattle27 (morning, nights and Sunday)/124 (daytime) Schedule
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36TrolleyYesYesYesYesDowntown SeattleS Jackson St, Pacific Medical Center, Beacon Hill, Beacon Ave S, Jefferson Park, VA HospitalOthello Station70 (certain late night northbound trips) Schedule
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40ConventionalYesYesYesNoNorthgate StationNorth Seattle College, Crown Hill, Loyal Heights, Ballard, Fremont, South Lake UnionDowntown Seattle Schedule
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43TrolleyLimitedLimitedLimitedNoDowntown SeattleCapitol Hill, Capitol Hill station, Group Health Hospital, Central District, Montlake, University of Washington station, UW Medical Center, University of WashingtonUniversity District44 (certain trips) Schedule
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44TrolleyYesYesYesYesBallard
(Chittenden Locks)
NW Market St, West Woodland, N 45th St, Wallingford, University District, University of Washington, UW Medical CenterUniversity of Washington station43 (certain trips) Schedule
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45ConventionalYesYesYesNoLoyal HeightsNW 85th St, Crown Hill, Greenwood, Green Lake, Roosevelt, Ravenna, University District, University of WashingtonChildren's Hospital75 Schedule
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48ConventionalYesYesYesYesUniversity DistrictUniversity of Washington, UW Medical Center, University of Washington station, Montlake, 23rd Ave, Central DistrictMount Baker Transit Center Schedule
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49TrolleyYesYesYesYesUniversity District10th Ave E, Capitol Hill, Broadway, Seattle Central Community CollegeDowntown Seattle7 (early morning & evening only) Schedule
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50ConventionalYesYesYesNoAlki PointAdmiral District, Alaska Junction, SODO, SODO station, SODO Busway, Beacon Hill, VA Hospital, Columbia City, Seward ParkOthello Station Schedule
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56ConventionalNoNoNoNoAlki PointAdmiral District, Alaskan Way ViaductDowntown Seattle Schedule
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57ConventionalNoNoNoNoAlaska JunctionGenesee Hill, Admiral District, Alaskan Way ViaductDowntown Seattle Schedule
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60ConventionalYesYesYesNoCapitol HillBroadway, Seattle Central College, First Hill, Seattle University, Swedish Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Pacific Medical Center, Beacon Hill station, Georgetown, Olson/Myers P&R, White CenterWestwood Village Schedule
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62ConventionalYesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleBelltown, South Lake Union, Dexter Ave N, Fremont, Wallingford, Green Lake, NE 65th St, Roosevelt, Ravenna, Bryant, Magnuson ParkSand Point Schedule
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65ConventionalYesYesYesYesJackson ParkLake City, 35th Ave NE, Wedgwood, Bryant, Children’s Hospital, University Village, University of Washington, University of Washington stationUniversity District67 Schedule
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67ConventionalYesYesYesYesNorthgate StationRoosevelt Way NE, Maple Leaf, Roosevelt, University District, University of Washington, University of Washington stationChildren's Hospital Schedule
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70TrolleyYesYesYesYesUniversity DistrictEastlake Ave E, Eastlake, Fairview Ave N, South Lake UnionDowntown Seattle Schedule
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73ConventionalYesYesYesNoJackson ParkMaple Leaf, 15th Ave NE, Pinehurst,Victory Heights, Roosevelt, University District, University of WashingtonUniversity of Washington station Schedule
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75ConventionalYesYesYesNoNorthgate StationNorthgate, Lake City, Matthews Beach, Sand Point, View Ridge, Windermere, Children's Hospital, University Village, University of WashingtonUniversity District45 Schedule
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79ConventionalYesNoNoNoGreen Lake P&RRoosevelt, Wedgwood, View Ridge, Hawthorne Hills, Windermere, RavennaUniversity District Schedule

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Route 90 (Snow Shuttle)

Route 90 operates when snow routes are in effect in the Central Seattle area, and when the Emergency Service Network has been activated due to severe weather. Route 90 buses travel between Downtown Seattle and First Hill, via Capitol Hill, serving all marked stops along the route from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. [2]

Route 96 & 98 (Seattle Streetcar)

RouteOff-PeakSatSunNameStartViaEndLinks
96YesYesYes First Hill Streetcar Pioneer Square King Street Station, Chinatown-International District, Central District, Yesler Terrace, First Hill, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle University, Seattle Central College Capitol Hill (Link station) Information
98YesYesYes South Lake Union Streetcar Downtown Seattle (Westlake Hub) South Lake Union, Lake Union Park Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Information

King County Metro operates Route 97 when service on Sound Transit's Central Link Light Rail is suspended for a prolonged period of time. If the entire line is closed, Route 97 buses emulate trains, stopping at every station along the line. If only a section of the line is closed, Route 97 buses serve as a "bus bridge" shuttling passengers between the operating sections of the line and stopping near intermediate stations on the closed section of the line, in the case of a multi-station closure. Limited stop variants of route 97 may also be operated in the case of a multi-station closure. [3]

100s (South King County)

Routes in the 100 series primarily serve destinations in South King County and on Vashon Island. [4]

RouteOff-PeakSatSunNight OwlStartViaEndLinks
101YesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleSODO, SODO Busway, I-5, Renton Transit CenterSouth Renton P&R Schedule
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102NoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleSODO, SODO Busway, I-5, South Renton P&RFairwood Schedule
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105YesYesYesNoRenton Transit CenterRenton Technical CollegeRenton Highlands Schedule
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106YesYesYesNoInternational District/Chinatown stationRainier Ave S, Mount Baker Transit Center, Martin Luther King Junior Way S, Columbia City, Rainier Valley, Rainier Beach station, SkywayRenton Transit Center Schedule
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107YesYesYesNoBeacon Hill stationGeorgetown, South Beacon Hill, Rainier Beach station, Rainier Beach, Lake Ridge, Bryn MawrRenton Transit Center Schedule
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111NoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleI-90 & Rainier, Newport Hills P&R, Kennydale, Renton Highlands P&R, Renton Highlands, Maplewood HeightsLake Kathleen Schedule
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113NoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleFederal Center South, Olson/Meyers P&R, White Center Transfer PointShorewood Schedule
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118 ShuttleYesYesYesNoVashon Island Ferry TerminalVashon Heights, Vashon, Ober Park P&R, Valley Center P&R,Tahlequah Ferry Terminal Schedule
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118 ExpressNoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleSODO, West Seattle, Fauntleroy Way SW, Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal, Vashon Island Ferry Terminal, Vashon Heights, Vashon, Ober Park P&R, Valley Center P&R, BurtonTahlequah Ferry Terminal Schedule
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119 ShuttleYesNoNoNoVashon Island Ferry TerminalVashon Heights, Vashon, Ober Park P&R, Valley Center P&R, Ellisport, Maury IslandDockton Schedule
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119 ExpressNoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleSODO, West Seattle, Fauntleroy Way SW, Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal, Vashon Island Ferry Terminal, Vashon Heights, Vashon, Ober Park P&R, Valley Center P&R, Ellisport, Maury IslandDockton Schedule
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124YesYesYesYesDowntown SeattleSODO, Georgetown, Boeing Field, Riverton Heights, McMicken HeightsTukwila International Blvd Station

Sea–Tac Airport (night owl trips)

Schedule
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125YesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleDelridge, South Seattle CollegeWestwood Village Schedule
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128YesYesYesNoAdmiral DistrictAlaska Junction, Morgan Junction, Delridge, South Seattle College (weekdays), White Center, Cascade Behavioral Hospital, Riverton Heights, Tukwila International Blvd stationSouthcenter Schedule
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131YesYesYesNoDowntown Seattle4th Ave S, SODO, Highland ParkBurien Transit Center Schedule
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132YesYesYesNoDowntown Seattle4th Ave S, SODO, South Park, Boulevard Park, Riverton HeightsBurien Transit Center Schedule
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148YesYesYesNoRenton Transit CenterSouth Renton P&R, Royal HillsFairwood Schedule
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150YesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleSODO, SODO Busway, I-5, Tukwila P&R, Southcenter, Boeing Kent, Regional Justice CenterKent Station Schedule
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153YesNoNoNoKent StationEast Valley Road, South Renton P&RRenton Transit Center Schedule
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156YesYesYesNoHighline CollegeDes Moines, Sea-Tac, Sea-Tac Airport Station, McMicken HeightsSouthcenter Schedule
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160YesYesYesYesAuburn StationAuburn Way N, Kent Station, Kent East Hill, Valley Medical Center, South Renton P&RRenton Transit Center Schedule
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161YesYesYesYesKent StationKent Industrial Valley, Sea-Tac AirportBurien Transit Center Schedule
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162NoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleKent-Des Moines P&R, Kent StationLake Meridian P&R Schedule
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165YesYesYesNoGreen River CollegeNortheast Auburn, Lake Meridian, Kent Station, Kent-Des Moines P&R, Highline College, Des Moines, Normandy ParkBurien Transit Center Schedule
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168YesYesYesNoKent StationLake Meridian P&RMaple Valley Schedule
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177NoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleSoDoFederal Way / S 320th St P&R Schedule
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181YesYesYesNoTwin Lakes P&RThe Commons at Federal Way, Federal Way Transit Center, Supermall, Auburn StationGreen River College Schedule
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182YesYesYesNoFederal Way Transit CenterThe Commons at Federal Way, South Federal WayNortheast Tacoma (crosses into Pierce County) Schedule
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183YesYesNoNoFederal Way Transit CenterCamelot, Star Lake P&RKent Station Schedule
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184YesYesYesNoAuburn StationSoutheast AuburnSoutheast Auburn Schedule
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187YesYesYesNoFederal Way Transit CenterS 320th St, SW 320th StTwin Lakes Schedule
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193NoNoNoNoFirst Hill ExpressProvidence Medical Center, Harborview Hospital, Swedish Hospital, Virginia Mason Hospital, Tukwila P&R, Kent-Des Moines P&R, Star Lake P&R, Federal Way Transit CenterFederal Way / S 320th P&R Schedule
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200s (East King County)

Routes in the 200s primarily serve East King County. [4]

RouteOff-PeakSatSunNight OwlStartViaEndLinks
204 DARTYesYesNoNoNorth Mercer IslandIsland Crest WaySouth Mercer Island Schedule
Map
208YesYesNoNoIssaquahIssaquah Transit Center, Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie, Factory Stores of North BendNorth Bend Schedule
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212YesNoNoNoDowntown SeattleI-90 & Rainier, Factoria, Eastgate I-90 Freeway StationEastgate P&R Schedule
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218NoNoNoNoIssaquah Highlands P&REastgate I-90 Freeway Station (AM Only), I-90 & RainierDowntown Seattle Schedule
Map
221YesYesYesNoEastgate P&RBellevue College, Crossroads, Overlake Transit Center, Redmond Transit CenterEducation Hill Schedule
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224 DARTYesNoNoNoDuvallRedmond Ridge, NE Novelty Hill Rd, Bear CreekRedmond Transit Center Schedule
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225YesYesYesNoKenmore P&RFinn Hill, Kingsgate P&R, Totem Lake Transit Center, 132nd Ave NERedmond Technology Station Schedule
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226YesYesYesNoEastgate P&ROverlake, Crossroads, Lake Hills, Bellevue CollegeBellevue Transit Center Schedule
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230YesYesYesNoKirkland Transit CenterJuanita, UW BothellBothell Schedule
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231YesYesYesNoKirkland Transit CenterJuanita, Brickyard P&RWoodinville P&R Schedule
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239YesYesYesNoKirkland Transit Center124th Ave NE, Totem Lake Transit Center, Brickyard P&RUW Bothell Schedule
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240YesYesYesNoBellevue Transit CenterWilburton P&R, Eastgate P&R, Factoria, Newcastle, Renton Highlands, Boeing Renton FactoryRenton Transit Center Schedule
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241YesYesYesNoBellevue Transit CenterBeaux Arts, South Bellevue P&R, FactoriaEastgate P&R Schedule
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245YesYesYesNoKirkland Transit CenterHoughton P&R, Redmond, Overlake, Crossroads, Bellevue, Eastgate P&RFactoria Schedule
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246YesNoNoNoEastgate P&RSomerset, Factoria, Woodridge, Bellevue Transit CenterClyde Hill Schedule
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249YesYesYesNoOverlake Transit CenterWest Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Sammamish Viewpoint Park, Overlake P&R, NE 20th St, South Kirkland P&R, Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue Transit CenterSouth Bellevue P&R Schedule
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250YesYesYesNoBellevue Transit CenterOverlake Medical Center, South Kirkland P&R, Lakeview Dr NE, Kirkland Transit Center, Rose Hill, Redmond Transit Center, Bear Creek P&RAvondale Schedule
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255YesYesYesNoUniversity DistrictUniversity of Washington Station, Evergreen Point Freeway Station, Yarrow Point Freeway Station, South Kirkland P&R, 108th Ave NE, Kirkland Transit Center, JuanitaTotem Lake Transit Center Schedule
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257NoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleEvergreen Point Freeway Station, Yarrow Point Freeway Station, Kingsgate P&R, Brickyard P&RKingsgate Schedule
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269YesYesNoNoIssaquah Transit CenterIssaquah Highlands P&R, Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd, South Sammamish P&R, 228th Ave NE, Sahalee Wy NE, Redmond-Fall City Rd, Bear Creek P&R, OverlakeOverlake P&R Schedule
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271YesYesYesNoIssaquahIssaquah Transit Center, Eastgate, Eastgate P&R, Bellevue College, Bellevue Transit Center, MedinaUniversity District Schedule
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300s (North King County)

Routes in the 300s serve North King County which includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville and Duvall.

RouteOff-PeakSatSunNight OwlStartViaEndLinks
302NoNoNoNoCherry HillFirst Hill, Northgate Station, Meridian Park, Echo Lake, Aurora Village Transit CenterRichmond Beach Schedule

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303NoNoNoNoCherry HillFirst Hill, Northgate Station, NE 145th Freeway Station, Echo LakeAurora Village Transit Center Schedule
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311NoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleTotem Lake Freeway Station, Brickyard P&R, Woodinville P&RWoodinville P&R Schedule
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322NoNoNoNoFirst HillMidtown, Roosevelt, Lake City, Sheridan Beach, Lake Forest ParkKenmore P&R Schedule

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330YesNoNoNoLake CityFircrest, ParkwoodShoreline Community College Schedule
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331YesYesYesNoShoreline Community CollegeRichmond Highlands, Aurora Village Transit Center, Ballinger Terrace, Lake Forest ParkKenmore P&R Schedule
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345YesYesYesNoNorthgate StationNorth Seattle College, Northwest Hospital, Four FreedomsShoreline Community College Schedule
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346YesYesYesNoNorthgate StationNorthwest Hospital, Haller Lake, Richmond HighlandAurora Village Transit Center Schedule
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347YesYesYesNoNorthgate StationJackson Park, Ridgecrest, Shoreline Library, Ballinger TerraceMountlake Terrace Transit Center Schedule
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348YesYesYesNoNorthgate StationJackson Park, Shoreline Community Center & Library, North CityRichmond Beach Schedule
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372YesYesYesNoUniversity DistrictUniversity Village, Ravenna, Wedgwood, Lake City, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore P&R, Bothell P&R, UW Bothell Campus, Cascadia CollegeBothell

Lake City (weekends)

Schedule
Map

400s (Community Transit Commuter - Seattle)

Routes in this series are reserved for Community Transit's commuter routes connecting Downtown Seattle and Snohomish County.

500s (Sound Transit Express)

Routes in this series are Sound Transit Express routes with the exception of Pierce Transit routes 500 and 501 serving Federal Way. This list shows the routes Metro operates under contract to Sound Transit, [5] it does not include routes operated by Community Transit or Pierce Transit (who operates some routes solely within King County).

RouteOff-PeakSatSunNight OwlStartViaEndLinks
522YesYesYesNoRoosevelt StationLake City Way, Bothell Way NE, Ballinger Way, Kenmore P&R, UW Bothell/Cascadia CollegeWoodinville P&R Schedule
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541NoNoNoNoUniversity DistrictUniversity of Washington, University of Washington station, Evergreen Point Freeway Station, Yarrow Point Freeway Station, Redmond Technology StationOverlake P&R Schedule/Map
542YesYesYesNoUniversity DistrictUniversity of Washington, University of Washington station, Evergreen Point Freeway Station, Yarrow Point Freeway Station, SR-520 & NE 51st Freeway Station, Redmond Technology Station, Downtown RedmondRedmond Transit Center Schedule
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544NoNoNoNoSouth Lake UnionEvergreen Point Freeway Station, Yarrow Point Freeway Station, South Kirkland P&R, Redmond Technology StationOverlake P&R Schedule/Map
545YesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleCapitol Hill (select trips), Montlake Freeway Station, Evergreen Point Freeway Station, Yarrow Point Freeway Station, Overlake Transit Center, SR-520 & NE 51st St Freeway Station, Downtown Redmond, Redmond Transit CenterBear Creek P&R Schedule
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550YesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleMercer Island P&R, South Bellevue P&R, Bellevue, Bellevue Transit CenterBellevue (Library) Schedule
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554YesYesYesNoDowntown SeattleMercer Island P&R, Eastgate Freeway Station, Issaquah Transit CenterIssaquah Highlands P&R
Redmond (select weekday trips only)
Schedule
Map
556NoNoNoNoU District StationUniversity District, University of Washington, University of Washington station, Evergreen Point Freeway Station, Yarrow Point Freeway Station, Bellevue Transit Center, South Bellevue P&R, Eastgate Freeway Station, Issaquah Transit CenterIssaquah Highlands P&R Schedule
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600s (Community Shuttle and Trailhead Direct)

This series of numbers is used for routes considered temporary or experimental. Currently community shuttle routes use these numbers. These routes are operated using Metro owned minibuses, operated by drivers from the non-profit Hopelink and partially funded by the communities they serve. While all routes operate on a fixed route, they also offer a flexible service area where passengers can be picked up and dropped off, if they make a reservation in advance.

The 600s are also used for the Trailhead Direct shuttle system, which runs on weekends and holidays during the spring and summer. [6]

RouteOff-PeakSatSunNight OwlStartViaEndLinks
630 Community ShuttleNoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleFirst Hill, Harborview Hospital, Swedish Hospital, Virginia Mason Hospital, I-90, Mercer Island P&R, Island Crest Way (flexible service area)Mercer Island Schedule
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631 Community ShuttleYesNoNoNoBurien Transit Center4th Ave SW (southbound only), Gregory Heights (northbound only, flexible service area)Highline Medical Center Schedule
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635 Community ShuttleYesYesNoNoAngle Lake Station24th Ave S, S 216th St, Wesley Homes (flexible service area), Des MoinesDes Moines Marina District Schedule
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700s (West Seattle Water Taxi shuttle)

These routes are shuttles connecting neighborhoods West Seattle to the Seacrest Park King County Water Taxi terminal for service to Pier 50 on downtown Seattle's waterfront. [7] They serve all posted bus stops along the route. Although both are classified as DART (Dial-a-Ride Transit) routes, only route 773 has a zone where during weekday mid-day trips buses may deviate from their route. During the winter months (late October to early April) mid-day and weekend service is suspended on the West Seattle Water Taxi and on the shuttle routes.

Routes in the 700s are also used for special event services, such as Washington Huskies football games at Husky Stadium. [8]

RouteOff-PeakSatSunNight OwlStartViaEndLinks
773 DARTYes
(except winter)
Yes
(except winter)
Yes
(except winter)
NoSeacrest ParkHarbor Ave SW, SW Avalon Way, 35th Ave SW, SW Alaska St
Weekday mid-day only: Fauntleroy Way SW, Morgan Junction, (DART Zone), California Ave SW
Alaska Junction Schedule
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775 DARTYes
(except winter)
Yes
(except winter)
Yes
(except winter)
NoSeacrest ParkClockwise loop along Harbor Ave SW, California Ave SW, SW Admiral Way, 63rd Ave SW and returning to Seacrest Park on Alki Ave SWSeacrest Park Schedule
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800s (Custom & Community Transit Commuter - UW )

Both Community Transit and King County Metro operate routes in the 800s, but the numbers used by the two agencies do not overlap. King County Metro assigns custom bus routes serving schools in Bellevue, Kirkland and on Mercer Island route numbers in the 800s. Metro provides one peak trip each school day. For commuter routes connecting the University of Washington and Snohomish County, operated by Community Transit, see List of Community Transit Bus Routes.

RouteStartViaEndLinks
893Totem Lake Transit Center (AM)

Lake Washington High School (PM)

Kirkland Transit CenterLake Washington High School (AM)

Forbes Creek (PM)

Schedule
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895Overlake P&R (AM)

Lake Washington HS (PM)

W Lake Sammamish Pkwy, NE 40th StLake Washington High School (AM)

NE 24th St & 173rd Ave NE (PM)

Schedule
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900s (DART & Custom)

Dial-A-Ride-Transit services are assigned route numbers 900-939. [4] Custom bus routes are assigned route numbers from 950-999. [4] The King County Water Taxi uses route numbers 973 and 975. Currently routes serving the private Lakeside School and University Prep in Seattle are assigned route numbers 980-999.

RouteOff-PeakSatSunNight OwlStartViaEndLinks
901 DARTYesYesYesNoFederal Way Transit Center(DART Zone)Mirror Lake (West Federal Way) Schedule
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903 DARTYesYesYesNoFederal Way Transit Center(DART Zone), Federal Way Community Center, King County Aquatics Center, South Federal WayTwin Lakes, NE Tacoma (weekday morning/evening only) Schedule
Map
906 DARTYesYesNoNoFairwoodCascade Vista, Valley Medical CenterSouthcenter Schedule
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907 DARTYesNoNoNoRenton Transit CenterMaple ValleyBlack Diamond Schedule
Map
914 DARTYesYesNoNoDowntown KentKent Station, (DART Zone), Lake Meridian P&RKent East Hill Schedule
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915 DARTYesYesNoNoAuburn stationAuburn, SR 164, (DART Zone)Enumclaw

Enumclaw High School (weekdays only)

Schedule
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917 DARTYesYesNoNoWhite River JunctionPacific, Algona, Outlet Collection SeattleAuburn Station Schedule
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930 DARTYesNoNoNoKingsgate P&RNE 132nd St, Willows Rd employment centers (DART Zone), Redmond Civic Center, Redmond Transit CenterRedmond Town Center Schedule
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931 DARTNoNoNoNoBothellUW Bothell/Cascade College campus, (DART Zone), Woodinville, Woodinville P&R, Cottage Lake, English Hill, RedmondRedmond Transit Center Schedule
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973NoPartial (Spring and Summer only)Partial (Spring and Summer only)NoSeacrest Ferry DockPuget SoundPier 50 Schedule
975NoNoNoNoVashon Ferry DockPuget SoundPier 50 Schedule
981NoNoNoNoLakeside SchoolMercer Island P&R, South Bellevue P&R, Bellevue, South Kirkland P&RHoughton P&R Schedule
Map
982NoNoNoNoBear Creek P&ROverlake Transit Center, Yarrow Point Freeway Station, Evergreen Point Freeway Station, Montlake, University PrepLakeside School Schedule
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984Partial (afternoons only)NoNoNoLakeside SchoolRavenna, University District, Montlake, Capitol Hill, Central DistrictInternational District/Chinatown Station Schedule
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986NoNoNoNoHoughton P&RSouth Kirkland P&R, Medina, Yarrow Point Freeway Station, Evergreen Point Freeway Station, Montlake, University PrepLakeside School Schedule
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987NoNoNoNoRainier BeachRainier Valley, Columbia City, Central District, University PrepLakeside School Schedule
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988NoNoNoNoMadronaMadison Park, Capitol Hill, Montlake, Eastlake, University PrepLakeside School Schedule
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989NoNoNoNoFactoriaEastgate P&R, Mercer Island P&RLakeside School Schedule
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994NoNoNoNoDowntown SeattleLower Queen Anne, Magnolia, Interlay, Ballard, Phinney Ridge, Greenwood, Green Lake, University PrepLakeside School Schedule
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Non-numbered Routes

Although some of the following routes have internal route numbers, they do not operate with traditional route numbers displayed on the coach

RouteOff-PeakSatSunStartViaEndLinks
Black Diamond-Enumclaw Community Ride (633)YesNoNoBlack Diamond (flexible service area)SR 169Enumclaw (flexible service area) Information
Center Park BusYesYesYesCenter Park(any point in King County Metro's service area at customer request)Center Park Information
SVT Valley Shuttle (629)YesNoNoDuvallCarnation, Fall City, SnoqualmieNorth Bend Schedule & Map
Trailhead DirectYesYesYesIssaquah Transit CenterMargaret's Way Trailhead, Poo Poo Point Trailhead, East Sunset Way Trailhead, Issaquah Highlands P&RIssaquah Transit Center Schedule & Map

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Sound Transit (ST), officially the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, is a public transit agency serving the Seattle metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Washington. It operates the Link light rail system in Seattle and Tacoma, regional Sounder commuter rail, and Sound Transit Express bus service. The agency also coordinates the regional ORCA fare card system, which is also used by local transit operators. In 2019, Sound Transit services carried a total of 48 million passengers and averaged over 161,000 riders on weekdays.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Community Transit</span> Bus transit agency serving Snohomish County, Washington

Community Transit (CT) is the public transit authority of Snohomish County, Washington, United States, excluding the city of Everett, in the Seattle metropolitan area. It operates local bus, paratransit and vanpool service within Snohomish County, as well as commuter buses to Downtown Seattle and Northgate station. CT is publicly funded, financed through sales taxes, and farebox revenue, with an operating budget of $133.2 million. In 2022, the system had a ridership of 5,788,700, or about 23,600 per weekday as of the second quarter of 2023, placing it fourth among transit agencies in the Puget Sound region. The city of Everett, which serves as the county seat, is served by Everett Transit, a municipal transit system.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel</span> Rail tunnel in Seattle, Washington, United States

The Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel (DSTT), also referred to as the Metro Bus Tunnel, is a 1.3-mile-long (2.1 km) pair of public transit tunnels in Seattle, Washington, United States. The double-track tunnel and its four stations serve Link light rail trains on the 1 Line as it travels through Downtown Seattle. It runs west under Pine Street from 9th Avenue to 3rd Avenue, and south under 3rd Avenue to South Jackson Street. 1 Line trains continue north from the tunnel to Northgate station and south through the Rainier Valley past Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Angle Lake station as part of Sound Transit's light rail network.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">King County Metro</span> Public transit operator in King County, Washington, US

King County Metro, officially the King County Metro Transit Department and often shortened to Metro, is the public transit authority of King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle. It is the eighth-largest transit bus agency in the United States. In 2022, the system had a ridership of 66,022,200, or about 249,900 per weekday as of the second quarter of 2023. Metro employs 2,716 full-time and part-time operators and operates 1,540 buses.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Transportation in Seattle</span> Overview of transportation modes and routes in Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Transportation in Seattle is largely focused on the automobile like many other cities in western North America; however, the city is just old enough for its layout to reflect the age when railways and trolleys predominated. These older modes of transportation were made for a relatively well-defined downtown area and strong neighborhoods at the end of several former streetcar lines, now mostly bus lines.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sound Transit Express</span> Express bus system in Seattle, Washington

Sound Transit Express is a network of regional express buses, operated by the multi-county transit agency, Sound Transit. The routes connect major regional hubs throughout 53 cities in three counties in the Puget Sound region. Sound Transit Express ranks first in the nation in the number of commuter bus passengers carried and in vehicle miles driven. The first nine routes and 114 buses began carrying passengers on September 19, 1999. In 2022, the system had a ridership of 6,905,300, or about 27,800 per weekday as of the second quarter of 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">King County Water Taxi</span> Passenger ferry service in King County, Washington

The King County Water Taxi is a passenger-only fast ferry service operated by the King County Metro Transit Department, Marine Division. It operates two routes between Downtown Seattle and West Seattle or Vashon Island.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tukwila International Boulevard station</span> Light rail station in Tukwila, Washington

Tukwila International Boulevard station is a light rail station in Tukwila, Washington, United States. It is located between SeaTac/Airport and Rainier Beach stations on the 1 Line from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Seattle. The station consists of two elevated side platforms enclosed within a structure northeast of the interchange of State Route 99 and State Route 518. As one of three park and rides along the line, it includes 600 parking spaces in two lots.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rainier Beach station</span> Light rail station in Seattle, Washington

Rainier Beach station is a light rail station in Seattle, Washington. It is between the Tukwila International Boulevard and Othello stations on the 1 Line. The line runs from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Seattle and the University of Washington as part of the Link light rail system. The station consists of an at-grade island platform south of South Henderson Street in the median of Martin Luther King Jr. Way in the Rainier Beach neighborhood, part of Seattle's Rainier Valley.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Othello station</span> Light rail station in Seattle, Washington

Othello station is a light rail station located in Seattle, Washington. It is situated between the Rainier Beach and Columbia City stations on the 1 Line, which runs from Angle Lake through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Downtown Seattle and the University of Washington as part of the Link light rail system. The station consists of two at-grade side platforms between South Othello Street and South Myrtle Street in the median of Martin Luther King Jr. Way South in the NewHolly neighborhood, part of Seattle's Rainier Valley.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">International District/Chinatown station</span> Light rail station in Seattle, Washington

International District/Chinatown station is a light rail station that is part of the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel in Seattle, Washington, United States. The station is located at the tunnel's south end, at 5th Avenue South and South Jackson Street in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood, and is served by the 1 Line of Sound Transit's Link light rail system. The station is located adjacent to Sound Transit headquarters at Union Station, as well as intermodal connections to Amtrak and Sounder commuter rail at King Street Station and the First Hill Streetcar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pioneer Square station</span> Light rail station in Seattle, Washington

Pioneer Square station is a light rail station that is part of the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel in Seattle, Washington, United States. The station is located under 3rd Avenue at James Street, between University Street and International District/Chinatown stations. It is served by the 1 Line, part of Sound Transit's Link light rail system, and provides connections to local buses and Colman Dock, a major ferry terminal serving areas west of Seattle.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Westlake station (Sound Transit)</span> Light rail station in Seattle, Washington

Westlake station is a light rail station that is part of the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel in Seattle, Washington, United States. The station is located under Pine Street between 3rd and 6th avenues in Downtown Seattle, near Westlake Center and Westlake Park. It is served by the 1 Line, part of Sound Transit's Link light rail system, and also connected above ground by buses at several stops, the South Lake Union Streetcar, and the Seattle Center Monorail.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Northgate station (Sound Transit)</span> Light rail and bus station in Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Northgate is a light rail and bus station in the Northgate neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the northern terminus of the 1 Line on Sound Transit's Link light rail system. The transit center, located adjacent to the Northgate Mall, has four bus bays served by 22 routes. The station also has parking for 1,525 vehicles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Madison Street (Seattle)</span> Street in Seattle, Washington

Madison Street is a major thoroughfare of Seattle, Washington. The street originates at Alaskan Way on the Seattle waterfront, and heads northeast through Downtown Seattle, First Hill, Capitol Hill, Madison Valley, Washington Park, and Madison Park, ending just east of 43rd Avenue East on Lake Washington. From Broadway to Lake Washington, the street is known as East Madison Street, which accounts for most of its length. It is the only Seattle street that runs uninterrupted from the salt water of Puget Sound in the west to the fresh water of Lake Washington in the east.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trolleybuses in Seattle</span> Electric transit system serving Seattle, Washington

The Seattle trolleybus system forms part of the public transportation network in the city of Seattle, Washington, operated by King County Metro. Originally opened on April 28, 1940, the network consists of 15 routes, with 174 trolleybuses operating on 68 miles (109 km) of two-way parallel overhead lines. As of the second quarter of 2023, the system carries riders on an average of 41,000 trips per weekday, comprising about 18 percent of King County Metro's total daily ridership. At present in Seattle, a very common alternative term for trolleybus is trolley.

As of 2017, King County Metro operates the 10th largest fleet of buses in the United States, with a total of 1,540 buses.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mountlake Terrace Transit Center</span>

Mountlake Terrace Transit Center is a bus station and soon to be completed light rail station in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Swift Blue Line</span> Bus rapid transit route in Snohomish County, Washington

The Swift Blue Line is a bus rapid transit route operated by Community Transit in Snohomish County, Washington, as part of the Swift system. The Blue Line is 16.7 miles (26.9 km) long and runs on the State Route 99 and Evergreen Way corridor between Everett Station and Aurora Village Transit Center. It has 34 stations in the cities of Everett, Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Shoreline.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">RapidRide G Line</span> Future bus rapid transit route in Seattle, Washington

The RapidRide G Line is a future RapidRide bus service in Seattle, Washington, operated by King County Metro on Madison Street between Downtown Seattle and Madison Valley. The line is projected to open for service in 2024 and cost $133.4 million.

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