2021 Husky Stadium Transit Operations FAQ
Last Update: 08.17.21
Park & Ride Express Bus Service Operations
1. What changes are being made to the Park & Ride Express bus service to Husky Stadium on game days?Â
Starting in 2021 the Northgate Park & Ride bus service route is being eliminated due to the opening of the Northgate light rail station.Â
Also, the Shoreline Park & Ride bus service route will no longer sell single game bus passes. Bus service will be limited to fans that purchase a season bus pass for this route.Â
Single-game bus passes may be purchased for $15 per game online and in advance no later than the Friday before each game.
Apple Cup bus transportation will be significantly different due to the game being on a weekday. The normal Park & Ride lots will not be available, so alternative Park & Ride lots will be utilized. More information about Apple Cup bus transportation will be released in the spring as the plan is finalized.Â
Masks must be worn at all times on buses.
2. How will the Shoreline Park & Ride Express route operate?
The Shoreline Heights Park & Ride will operate similar to the other Park & Ride lots, with the notable difference being that you must purchase a season bus pass in advance to utilize the Shoreline route. Single game riders from the North are encouraged to utilize Link Light Rail as a single game bus pass cannot be purchased at Shoreline.Â
Prior to the game, buses from Shoreline will begin operations three (3) hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff and end 50 minutes prior to kickoff. Buses will depart to Husky Stadium once they are full, and only riders who purchased the Shoreline season bus pass may use the route. Bus passes will be screened prior to entry.Â
Return service will begin at the start of the 4th quarter and the buses will stage at Stevens Way. Â Buses will depart to Shoreline once they are full.Â
3. Why is this Northgate Park & Ride Express bus service being eliminated?Â
The Northgate Park & Ride Express bus service is being eliminated due to the opening of the Northgate Light Rail Station. Fans are encouraged to ride the train or purchase a season bus pass from the Shoreline Park & Ride Express bus route.
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4. How will buses work for the Apple Cup since it is a weekday game?Â
With the Apple Cup being on a weekday in 2021, a separate bus operation plan will be developed. It will be similar to previous years’ weekday games, but a finalized plan and opportunity to purchase a bus pass will be released later this spring. It is important to note that bus service will be limited, different Park & Ride lots will be used, and a bus pass must be purchased in advance of the game.Â
5. Who should purchase a Husky Park & Ride Express Pass?
Fans wishing to ride Metro or charter buses directly to Husky Stadium from Park & Ride lots at Shoreline, Â Eastgate, Houghton / Kingsgate, South Kirkland, and Redondo Heights.Â
6. How do I purchase a season bus pass?
Season Ticket Holders can purchase season bus passes in advance for $60.00 by logging into their account at gohuskies.com/tickets or by contacting the Husky Ticket Office at 206.543.2200. When purchasing, fans will be asked which Park & Ride lot they intend to utilize. This information is needed in order to allocate the correct number of buses to each location. Fans will receive their season bus pass in the mail along with their football season tickets.
Season bus passes are only valid for the 6 weekend home games in 2021. The Apple Cup will be sold separately with more details released later this spring / summer.Â
7. How do I purchase a single game bus pass?
Single game bus passes may be purchased in advance no later than the Friday before the game for $15/game. Please note, fans cannot purchase single game bus passes at the Redondo Heights or Shoreline Park & Rides.Â
8. Is parking free at these Park & Ride stations?Â
Yes, parking is free at the Park & Ride stations.
9. When do the Park & Ride Express buses operate?
Please refer to the table below for the pre-game schedule. Return service buses will begin their post-game operations during the 4th quarter and will depart once full.Â
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LINK LIGHT RAIL OPERATIONS
10. Should I buy the Husky Park & Ride Express Pass to ride Link Light Rail?Â
No, you will need to purchase an ORCA card or download the Transit GO Ticket to ride Link Light Rail.Â
11. Do I need to pay to ride Link Light Rail?Â
Yes, fans will need to pay to ride the light rail. Fans can purchase an ORCA card either in advance or at the light rail pay station, or download the Transit GO Ticket.
12. Is parking free at Link Light Rail stations?
Parking is free at Angle Lake, Tukwila, and Northgate light rail stations.Â
1. What changes are being made to the Park & Ride Express bus service to Husky Stadium on game days?Â
Starting in 2021 the Northgate Park & Ride bus service route is being eliminated due to the opening of the Northgate light rail station.Â
Also, the Shoreline Park & Ride bus service route will no longer sell single game bus passes. Bus service will be limited to fans that purchase a season bus pass for this route.Â
Single-game bus passes may be purchased for $15 per game online and in advance no later than the Friday before each game.
Apple Cup bus transportation will be significantly different due to the game being on a weekday. The normal Park & Ride lots will not be available, so alternative Park & Ride lots will be utilized. More information about Apple Cup bus transportation will be released in the spring as the plan is finalized.Â
Masks must be worn at all times on buses.
2. How will the Shoreline Park & Ride Express route operate?
The Shoreline Heights Park & Ride will operate similar to the other Park & Ride lots, with the notable difference being that you must purchase a season bus pass in advance to utilize the Shoreline route. Single game riders from the North are encouraged to utilize Link Light Rail as a single game bus pass cannot be purchased at Shoreline.Â
Prior to the game, buses from Shoreline will begin operations three (3) hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff and end 50 minutes prior to kickoff. Buses will depart to Husky Stadium once they are full, and only riders who purchased the Shoreline season bus pass may use the route. Bus passes will be screened prior to entry.Â
Return service will begin at the start of the 4th quarter and the buses will stage at Stevens Way. Â Buses will depart to Shoreline once they are full.Â
3. Why is this Northgate Park & Ride Express bus service being eliminated?Â
The Northgate Park & Ride Express bus service is being eliminated due to the opening of the Northgate Light Rail Station. Fans are encouraged to ride the train or purchase a season bus pass from the Shoreline Park & Ride Express bus route.
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4. How will buses work for the Apple Cup since it is a weekday game?Â
With the Apple Cup being on a weekday in 2021, a separate bus operation plan will be developed. It will be similar to previous years’ weekday games, but a finalized plan and opportunity to purchase a bus pass will be released later this spring. It is important to note that bus service will be limited, different Park & Ride lots will be used, and a bus pass must be purchased in advance of the game.Â
5. Who should purchase a Husky Park & Ride Express Pass?
Fans wishing to ride Metro or charter buses directly to Husky Stadium from Park & Ride lots at Shoreline, Â Eastgate, Houghton / Kingsgate, South Kirkland, and Redondo Heights.Â
6. How do I purchase a season bus pass?
Season Ticket Holders can purchase season bus passes in advance for $60.00 by logging into their account at gohuskies.com/tickets or by contacting the Husky Ticket Office at 206.543.2200. When purchasing, fans will be asked which Park & Ride lot they intend to utilize. This information is needed in order to allocate the correct number of buses to each location. Fans will receive their season bus pass in the mail along with their football season tickets.
Season bus passes are only valid for the 6 weekend home games in 2021. The Apple Cup will be sold separately with more details released later this spring / summer.Â
7. How do I purchase a single game bus pass?
Single game bus passes may be purchased in advance no later than the Friday before the game for $15/game. Please note, fans cannot purchase single game bus passes at the Redondo Heights or Shoreline Park & Rides.Â
8. Is parking free at these Park & Ride stations?Â
Yes, parking is free at the Park & Ride stations.
9. When do the Park & Ride Express buses operate?
Please refer to the table below for the pre-game schedule. Return service buses will begin their post-game operations during the 4th quarter and will depart once full.Â
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| Location | Color | Address | Begin Operations Prior to Kickoff |
End Operations Prior to Kickoff |
Return Operations Begin |
| Eastgate | Gold | 14200 SE Eastgate Way | 2 hours | 50 minutes | Start of 4th Quarter |
| Houghton / Kingsgate | Green | 7024 116th Ave. NE / 12837 116th Ave. NE | 2 hours | 50 minutes | Start of 4th Quarter |
| South Kirkland | Red | 3801 108th Ave. NE | 2 hours | 50 minutes | Start of 4th Quarter |
| Shoreline | Blue | 19000 Aurora Ave. N | 3 hours & 15 minutes | 50 minutes | Start of 4th Quarter |
| Redondo Heights | Brown | 27454 Pacific Hwy S. | 3 hours & 15 minutes | 50 minutes | Start of 4th Quarter |
LINK LIGHT RAIL OPERATIONS
10. Should I buy the Husky Park & Ride Express Pass to ride Link Light Rail?Â
No, you will need to purchase an ORCA card or download the Transit GO Ticket to ride Link Light Rail.Â
11. Do I need to pay to ride Link Light Rail?Â
Yes, fans will need to pay to ride the light rail. Fans can purchase an ORCA card either in advance or at the light rail pay station, or download the Transit GO Ticket.
12. Is parking free at Link Light Rail stations?
Parking is free at Angle Lake, Tukwila, and Northgate light rail stations.Â
