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Weekend Service Impacts
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Route 40 will have stop #28310 N 36th Street & Phinney Avenue N (eastbound) relocated from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 due to construction;
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Routes 45, 67, 75, and 372 will be rerouted Saturday, March 28 through Sunday, March 29 during the Cherry Blossom Festival;
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Routes 45 and 62 are rerouted off NE 65th Street between 8th Avenue NE & NE Ravenna Boulevard from Saturday, March 28 at 7 a.m. to Sunday, March 29 at 6 p.m. due to construction;
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Route 128 will be rerouted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 during the West Seattle No Kings Rally;
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Routes 230, 231, 239, 245, and 250 will be rerouted from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 due to No Kings Kirkland;
Full information available on our Service Advisories page.
Service Reminders
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No Kings demonstrations, construction and big events: Metro works to keep people moving during travel disruptions
Metro’s No. 1 job is to move people safely and reliably, something our bus drivers do expertly all day long, all year long.
And when construction projects close streets, or demonstrations or marches stop traffic, or traffic bogs temporarily jumps due to big concerts and events, we know you rely on us to keep you moving no matter what the hurdle.
No Kings demonstrations planned March 28 in Seattle, around the region
We’re advising riders that this Saturday, in downtown Seattle and across King County, the No Kings demonstrations could temporarily affect or delay transit service. Bus routes will be rerouted in Kirkland, West Seattle, and likely in downtown Seattle by planned marches and demonstrations.
Tools available for riders to stay informed
The good news is that we have tools to keep riders informed. Tens of thousands of riders subscribe to receive email or text messages for updates about their favorite bus routes. Riders also can refer to our online Service Advisories web page, which shows which routes are affected by construction, expected demonstrations, or roadway conditions due to bad weather.
We have systems that track and estimate bus arrival times, and that information is shared with popular third-party apps. You can use Text for Departures to text your stop number to 62550 to get next departure times.
However, the systems that try to predict when a bus will depart may not work well when traffic is at a standstill or if a bus must switch to another nearby street to avoid a street closure. Those predictions immediately become inaccurate, which is why having transit alerts emailed or texted can help keep riders informed to the best of our ability. Those alerts tell riders which stops are closing and where riders should go to board instead.
For more information about ongoing construction and future downtown demonstrations check out the Metro Matters blog.
New bus stop location in Fremont
A piece of Fremont’s transit history is moving.
Since the late 1800’s there has been a transit stop at Fremont Ave N. and N. 34th St.
A new northbound protected bike lane is being added at this location, filling a gap and enhancing safety.
The new northbound stop for Route 40 will be at the Lenin statue on Fremont Place N.
This work will also shift the northbound stop for Routes 31, 32 and 62. The new stop for those routes is on North 35th St.
Both new stops will be in service on Saturday, March 28. The existing southbound detour and temporary stop on the Fremont Bridge remain in place until further notice.
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Metro’s bus stop schedules are getting a fresh new look
 King County Metro is rolling out updated bus stop schedules designed to be easier to read and more helpful for riders with our coming semi-annual service change March 28.
These refreshed schedules comes after we listened to customer suggestions. They make better use of space and include useful details like fare information, the customer service number and other rider resources (when room allows).
One important update we want riders to know about is how to read the new schedule layout: Schedule times now flow from top to bottom instead of left to right. This change creates a cleaner look and helps riders follow their trip information more easily.
You’ll start seeing the new design at stops across the system soon. We’re excited to bring you improvements that will help make your trip planning smoother and your ride with Metro even better.
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Play ball! Ride transit to join the Mariners on their quest for the AL Crown!
 King County Metro’s one-stop shop has everything you need to take transit to the game.
- Start your game day by planning your trip to the game. To plan the best route, use Metro’s online Trip Planner or call Metro Customer Service at 206-553-3000 weekdays, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Don’t forget to press 1 for an interpreter.
- Once you’re at your bus stop, you can use Text for Departures (text your bus stop number to 62550) to see when your bus is expected.
- Also, don’t forget to sign up for Transit Alerts for your favorite routes to help you keep your eye on the ball on game day.
- This season, Metro Route 21 will be detoured post-game for all Mariner games to help with traffic around T-Mobile.
- There will still be an extra post-game trip on the RapidRide D Line so you’ll have company if you want to talk about that great throw from Cal to pick off the runner trying to steal second!
We also have travel maps that can help ensure you won’t “strike out” as you make your way into Pioneer Square.
Hop on the train to get to the game
Once upon a time, teams used to “ride the rails” to get to games. Link light rail a nod to that tradition. If you’re coming from south King County, north Seattle or from the Eastside, Link light rail is an awesome connection to T-Mobile.
Saturday, March 28 – two days after the start of the season – Sound Transit’s 2 Line begins service, taking fans between the Eastside and T-Mobile Park. Fans will be able to board 2 Line trains at International District/Chinatown Station to travel to the Eastside.
Link will bring you from Lynnwood, Federal Way or Redmond to a short walk, roll or scoot to home plate! Metro is a great “double play” combo with routes that will connect you to the light rail stops along the 1 and 2 Lines.
Land Ho! Be a true “Mariner” by traveling the waves to games
Relax before the game by riding the King County Water Taxi over to downtown and make the walk, roll, or scoot from Pier 50 to T-Mobile. For the second season in a row, fans coming from Vashon for afternoon games can use the water taxi to get to and from games (if the game doesn’t go into extra innings).
Remember, Water Taxi service ends for both West Seattle and Vashon at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. But don’t worry, after the game, take a stroll back to Alaskan Way S. at S. Jackson St. and catch a bus back to West Seattle, with the RapidRide C Line (which connects with the Washington State Ferry to Vashon), the RapidRide H Line or other routes. Water Taxi riders should also be on the lookout for special weeknight service for some games—details on those trips will come later this spring.
As summer heats up, West Seattle fans will be able to take the water taxi to West Seattle on Friday and Saturday nights, and Vashon fans can ride the waves on Saturday afternoons to catch a game under the sun!
Learn more on the Metro Matters blog.
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 Metro is hiring transit operators (bus drivers) and trades professionals to keep the region moving. Visit kingcounty.gov/MetroCareers to learn more.
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