Bus/Rail

Take the bus and give yourself a better commute.

Commuters in the know understand the benefits of traveling by public transportation. It’s efficient -- you can shorten your commute time by riding in the swift moving HOV lane. It’s economical – you can save literally thousands of dollars a year over driving alone. And it’s environmental – bus riders eliminate millions of pounds of pollution a year. Visit your local transit provider to find the bus service available in your area.

New to the bus? Here’s how to give it a try.

Are you a first time bus user? View our bus tips to help you enjoy a stress-free commute. And if your home or work is just a bit too far from a transit center or bus stop, there are other connection options to help you complete your trip.

Log your trips, track your savings and earn rewards.

By logging your trips on Trip Calendar, you can quickly see both your financial and environmental savings. Plus, when you track your trips on a regular basis, you may qualify to be entered into monthly prize drawings when available.

Get on the right track with rail

The Puget Sound region offers you two smart choices to smooth out your commute and speed you to your destination.

  • Sounder Commuter Rail operates between Tacoma and Seattle and between Seattle and Everett during peak morning and evening commute hours with stops along the way.
  • Link Light Rail service is available between SeaTac Airport and Downtown Seattle with stops along the way.

You can connect with rail stops using the bus or park and ride lots that serve rail stops. And if your home or work is just a bit too far from a rail stop, there are other connection options to help you complete your trip.

For information about stops and schedules visit Sound Transit.