Whether you’re heading to a festival, sporting event, beach, park, or weekend getaway, transit can help you save money, avoid traffic, and enjoy the journey. Read on for practical tips for getting around the region this summer.
Know Before You Go
- Check service schedules before you travel, especially on weekends and holidays when service levels may vary.
- Most employer-provided ORCA benefits can be used for personal trips. Confirm eligibility with your Transportation Coordinator.
- Planning to attend a summer event? Consider transit to avoid parking costs and event-related congestion.
- Traveling with kids? Youth 18 and under ride free across 32 transit agencies in Washington.
- Give yourself extra travel time when heading to major events, festivals, concerts, and Seattle summer soccer matches.
Regional Summer Travel Options
- Explore the region by light rail. The 1 Line provides convenient access to destinations throughout Seattle and beyond, including downtown, stadium events, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The 2 Line can take you across Lake Washington to attractions on the Eastside.
- Heading to the airport? Skip traffic and parking fees by taking transit for a stress-free start to your trip.
- Planning a day trip? Transit can connect you to waterfront destinations, parks, shopping districts, and cultural attractions across the region.
- Traveling farther? Amtrak offers service to Portland, Eugene, Bellingham, Vancouver, B.C., and more. Share Fares discounts can help small groups save on travel, and youth 18 and younger ride free on Amtrak Cascades.
Stay Informed
Summer events, construction projects, and special event traffic can affect travel times. Stay up to date by subscribing to service alerts from your transit provider:
A little planning can go a long way. Check schedules, plan ahead, and enjoy everything summer has to offer.