Downtown seattle is a quick, convenient ride from seatac. 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. King county s port of seattle was established as the first port district in washington state. Link light rail provides transportation between seatac airport and downtown seattle. Many king county facilities are closed to the public, and many services are. Whether youre going five miles or 50 miles, the central puget sound network of coordinated public. Jan 14, 2016 what youll see here are several videos of sound transits link light rail along with several king county metro and sound transit buses on the 41, 71x, 73x, 74, 101, 106, 150, 255 making their way. Madison st brt rapidride g line is a partnership between the city of seattle and king county metro. All of the pathways propose alternate routing for inbound and outbound. King county metro information king county metro route pdf. From the station, buses continued onto the interstate 5 reversible express lanes or olive way.
When the h line launches in 2021, buses will arrive at stops more frequently and be more reliable on time than route 120 is today. Downtown seattle is the largest employment center in the puget sound region, with an estimated employee population of 243,995 in 20, accounting for half of the citys jobs and 21 percent of king county jobs. Seattle transportation benefit district a voterapproved levy provides funding for the city to purchase transit service from king county metro. Introduction and project description page ii the findings for the four proposed pathways will be used in discussions between king county and city of seattle officials and staff and in public forums in determining a preferred pathway. See why over 720 million users trust moovit as the best public transit app. Click on the links below to learn more about each transit option and their fares. Buses, rideshare programs and the west seattle water taxi. Moovit has an easytodownload king county metro central map, that serves as your offline seattle tacoma bellevue bus map while traveling. When downtown office buildings are closed, metro bus routes offer service up and down the hills. Using public transportation and a variety of building elevators and escalators, you can plan trips to a number of downtown seattle destinations that avoid the hills. It includes routes and portions of routes that combine for 15 minute frequency to shared locations. Seattle has a diverse fleet of buses, trackless trolleys, streetcars, and more.
Link light rail, which stops at the tunnels other four stations, did not serve convention place. Aug 18, 2015 for the first time in nearly three decades, king county metro riders will enjoy completely new stateoftheart electric trolleys in downtown seattle and nearby neighborhoods starting august 19. The county seat is seattle, also the states most populous city. Downtown seattle accessible map and transit guide pdf map. Details were lost as the city was scaled down to make room for the county. King county, washington king county metro transit trip. The population was 2,252,782 in the 2019 census estimate, making it the most populous county in washington, and the thmost populous in the united states. King county metro detailed farreaching cuts to bus service thursday. King county metro bus routes that typically travel the west seattle highrise bridge include rapidride c line, 21 and 21x, 37, 50, 55, 56, 57, 116x, 118x, 119x, 120, and 125. Select a neighborhood name for a list of routes serving that neighborhood. King county metro central offline map in pdf moovit.
This study evaluated potential connections for the transit pathways along 4th avenue, the south downtown sodo busway or 5th avenue, and 6th avenue. As metros map expanded, the city became a smaller part in an. Metro transit division king street center 201 s jackson st seattle, wa 98104. Maplets is an ios and android app for offline maps of national parks, state parks, zoos, ski resorts, trail maps, transit systems, university campuses and more. Riders will have more frequent connections within and between burien, white center, and delridge, as well as access to downtown seattle along 3rd avenue to south lake union, and to other buses and light rail. Back side service guide, how to ride, downtown, regional and night owl maps. Moovit gives you metro transit suggested routes, realtime bus tracker, live directions, line route maps in seattle tacoma bellevue, and helps to find the closest 101 bus stops near you. Maplets is an ios and android app for offline maps of national parks, state parks, zoos, ski. Rapidride d line crown hill to ballard to seattle center west to downtown seattle includes night owl downtown seattle, uptown, queen anne, interbay, ballard, crown hill latenight downtown seattle uptownqueenanneinterbayballardcrownhill weekdays, monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday, sunday. King county metro traffic control requirements creating an accessible and safer work site in general, seattle s standard specifications contain baseline requirements addressing safety rules and standards, protection and restoration of property. Downtown seattle streets, buses and light rail stations are less packed as more people work from home and businesses close.
Downloadable maps of seattle, the puget sound region and washington state. It is the eighthlargest transit bus agency in the united states, carrying an average of 395,000 passengers each weekday on 215 routes. There is no charge for service, but donations are welcome. External links king county metro information king county metro route pdf. Ownership of the tunnel, including its stations, was transferred to sound transit in 2000 but returned two years later to king county metro under a jointoperations agreement. Large dogs are charged the same fare as their owner and should not occupy a seat. Most downtown sidewalks have curb ramps at the corners. University street transit tunnel link rail station. Free downtown seattle circulator route king county, washington. It served as the northern terminus of the downtown seattle transit tunnel and was used by king county metro and sound transit express buses.
Metro, sound transit slash service, citing coronavirus. It connects lake city and northgate to downtown seattle, with nonstop service on interstate 5 south of northgate transit center. Route 41 is an express bus route operated by king county metro in seattle, washington. We also contribute funding for transit service on both streetcars with sponsorship funds, farebox revenue, and other funding sources. This shift came two days after metro s prescheduled spring service change went into effect on saturday, march 21, which brings eastside riders better bus connections and improved access to seattle via link light rail. King county metro transit 2011 service guidelines report 62712 1 executive summary the king county council adopted metro transits service guidelines as part of our new strategic plan for public transportation in july 2011. Free detailed maps of downtown seattle from where magazine. Interactive and printable maps by wheretraveler staff on 05052016, updated on 05052016. View the map the seattle transit map discover seattle the care. Once you qualify, you can apply in person at any of the authorized enrollment offices around king county. King county metro transportation systems regional seattle, washington 2065533000 get map or directions both small and large dogs are allowed on the street cars and buses. Metro s latest maps tried to correct that by creating larger scale. This map can be saved in your phone and its easy to share with friends. It is the eighthlargest transit bus agency in the united states, carrying an.
Many king county facilities are closed to the public, and many services are being offered remotely. Several fortune 500 companies headquartered in downtown seattle include, nordstrom, and expeditors international. Solid ground transportation provides curbtocurb and doortodoor transportation for eligible people who are unable to ride the regular metro bus service. King county metro transit, king county s public transportation provider, is committed to serving the public with the highest quality products and services possible as we work toward our vision of a sustainable public transportation system that helps our region. Find a route that works for you by visiting king county metro online. Route and schedule adjustments to improve ontime performance. King county metro transit trip planning king county, washington. Downtown seattle n beacon hill is operational during everyday. Scenes of king county metro and sound transit vehicles in seattle plus one clip of tacomas link streetcar. It is governed by five port commissioners, who are elected countywide and serve fouryear terms.
Not since the early days of seattle metro has there been a definitive map of transit in the city of seattle. King county metro strategic plan for public transportation. The seattle transit map and guide seattle transit blog. Service area everett tacoma issaquah seattle dupont what is the regional transit map book. Click to see pdf map of surface street bus stops when the downtown seattle transit tunnel is closed.
Sdot and king county metro are currently working to make rapidride investments to multiple corridors as part of sdots levy to move seattle transitplus multimodal. Moovit gives you metro transit suggested routes, realtime bus tracker, live directions, line route maps in seattle tacoma bellevue, and helps to find the closest 4 bus stops near you. Travelers map one bus away transit app transit screen find a. Frequent routes in downtown seattle king county, washington. Routes 37 and 125 are not operating during metro s temporary reduced schedule, which started march 23. Infoweb trip planner allows you to plan a trip, view upcoming departure times, and to view the positions of vehicles in real time. Downtown bellevue downtown everett downtown seattle downtown tacoma elliott bay ine st ike st e union st broadway summit. First hill neighborhood overlooking downtown seattle. Metro temporarily moved to a reduced schedule as of monday, march 23. The seattle transit map, discover seattle the carefree way. The south lake union line also is one block from the seattle center monorail, which travels between downtown and seattle center. As metro s map expanded, the city became a smaller part in an expansive countywide network.
Downtown bellevue downtown everett downtown seattle downtown tacoma elliott bay. It connects lake city and northgate to downtown seattle, with nonstop service on interstate 5 south of northgate transit center the route was created in 1970 by the cityrun seattle transit system as the 41 blue streak, the first in a series of express bus services in north seattle using the interstate 5. King county metro rapidride service pierce transit. King county metro downtown southend transit study chapter 1. The people of king county voted on september 5, 1911 to create a port district. On the street with king county metro in seattle youtube. Small dogs that fit in their owners lap ride for free. Download an offline pdf map and bus schedule for the 33 bus to take on your trip. Light rail along with several king county metro and sound transit buses on the 41, 71x, 73x, 74, 101. King county metro will operate service on madison street as rapidride g line. The plan and guidelines are consistent with the recommendations of the regional transit task force. Convention place was a bus station in seattle, washington, us.
Apr 29, 2015 scenes of king county metro and sound transit vehicles in seattle plus one clip of tacomas link streetcar. To view the downloaded map, no internet connection is required. King county metro transit 2011 service guidelines report. Moovit gives you metro transit suggested routes, realtime bus tracker, live. Traffic control requirements creating an accessible and safer work site in general, seattle s standard specifications contain baseline requirements addressing safety rules and standards, protection and restoration of property. Sounder trains, link light rail and tacoma link rider notice.
King county metro seattle maplet details open in maplets location. A map showing the new bus stops for king county metro. Metro announces temporary service reductions starting. The port of seattle is king county s only port district. Downtown seattle is a quick, convenient ride from seatac airport when you take link light rail. In november 2004, the metropolitan king county council approved the renaming of the station to international districtchinatown station. List of king county metro bus routes, view realtime information and route information. Trains run every few minutes, 20 hours per day, and the trip takes about 35. Transportation systems king county metro in seattle. King county metro operates 220 bus and trolley routes throughout king county.
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