Remember, “It’s a great day to ride Metro” to get to events and activities where there is often traffic congestion and limited parking.

Weekend Service Impacts

• The Emergency Snow Network will be in effect until 4 a.m., Saturday December 24. Metro then will operate its regular Saturday bus schedule for the rest of Dec. 24, with some adjustments as we repair and restore our bus fleet.
  • On Saturday, December 24, Metro will temporarily suspend the following: Routes 125, 230, 231, and ST 542. 

• Check your trip before you leave, please use King County Metro’s planning tools:

  • Use “Text for Departure” by texting your bus stop number to 62550. You will receive a text with the next departure times and/or canceled trips at that stop;
  • Sign up for Transit Alerts via email or text;
  • On Twitter, follow @kcmetroalerts for route alerts, cancellations and delays. Follow @KingCountyMetro for general information;
  • Visit TripPlanner.kingcounty.gov and/or use other map apps (e.g., Bing Maps, Google Maps, One Bus Away, etc.);
  • Metro’s customer service office is open on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays at 206-553-3000.

Holiday Service Levels*

*Service levels may change depending on winter weather, check service advisories.

Service Reminders

We recommend riders arrive at their bus stop a few minutes before the scheduled departure time of their trip; Riders can use Text for Departures by texting their stop number to 62550 to get next departure times; Remember, it's free and easy to sign up for email or text alerts about King County Metro service. Alerts can be tailored to your favorite route(s).

• Water Taxi continues its seven-days a week service throughout the winter, with the exception of certain holidays. To help you prepare, here’s the holiday sailing schedule. The seven-day-a-week service will run from approximately 6 a.m. weekdays (8:30 a.m. weekends) to 7 p.m.; 

Metro wishes you a Happy Holidays!

Metro is hiring part-time and full-time transit operators (bus drivers) and trades professionals to keep the region moving. Learn more on our website.