2024 Public Transportation
PARK & RIDE BUS SERVICE
REGULAR METRO BUS TRANSIT
Husky fans can use regular transit service to Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium and the University District.
Transit
Regular bus routes to Husky Stadium and the U-District are in operation. King County Metro Routes 43, 44, 45, 48, 65, 67, 73, 75, 167, 255, 271 and 372, as well as Sound Transit Express Routes 542 and 556, provide reliable Gameday transportation.
Bus Fare
Bus riders pay a valid fare on all regular bus service, using cash or ORCA, or the Transit GO mobile app for bus service and SoundTransit Link Light Rail. There are no special fares on regular bus service and football game tickets are not valid fare.
Visit King County Metro’s Service Advisories page for information about rerouted bus service during events. Sign up for Transit Alerts of visit the RSS page for the most recent alerts.
More information
For King County Metro bus information, visit King County Metro.
For regional trip planning, visit King County Metro’s online Puget Sound regional Trip Planner or download their Android or iOS mobile apps.
Montlake Freeway Station bus stops along SR 520 have been permanently closed. No King Country Metro or Sound Transit buses stop on SR 520 in the Montlake neighborhood.
PARATRANSIT / KING COUNTY ACCESS (Access)
Fans will need to directly book rides through their Access online portal and follow all Access stated policies and procedures. The regular Access fee schedule will be enforced, there is no additional charge to Husky fans. The drop-off/pick-up locations will be different pre and post-game due to pedestrian safety concerns and traffic operations requirements. Pre-game Access service will remain at the Stadium light rail paratransit location. Post-game Access service will be relocated within the Montlake Boulevard bus staging area along with the other Park & Ride buses. The Access boarding location will be on the west side of Montlake Boulevard, facing southbound along the curb line, just north of the light rail overpass. Access riders should cross over Montlake Boulevard at the intersection outside the west entrance to Husky Stadium.
CLICK HERE [kingcounty.gov] to schedule your ride or review King County Access information.
SOUND TRANSIT 1 LINE
Plan your trip to Husky Stadium using the University of Washington Link Light Rail station from Sound Transit. The 1 Line serves the University of Washington from Capitol Hill, downtown Seattle, Beacon Hill, the Rainier Valley, Tukwila, SeaTac, and Angle Lake. And from the north, Lynnwood City Center, Mount Lake Terrace, Shoreline and stops in north Seattle. Click HERE for a list of stations.
How to Pay
Buy an ORCA card at a station or local store and add e-purse for flexibility. With ORCA, you can ride trains, ferries, and buses throughout Puget Sound. Don't forget to tap on
Download the Transit GO Ticket in the app store while you’re at home, buy a Link Light Rail day pass (equal to a round-trip ticket), and activate the ticket before you board. To download the app, click here.
Other ways to pay
Where to Park
Parking is free at the Lynnwood City Center, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline South/148th, Northgate, Angle Lake and Tukwila International Blvd. stations.
Schedule / Frequency
On weekends, 1 Line trains run every 10 to 15 minutes.
Additional Information
Allow extra time. Link Light Rail is a popular way to travel to Washington football games, meaning parking lots can fill up and platforms can be crowded. After games, you may have to wait to board a train. Don’t push or run, hold on to your child's hands and please be patient.
Please visit SoundTransit.org for more information.
AMTRAK / CASCADES TRAINS
Husky fans along the I-5 corridor can reach Seattle in comfort aboard the Amtrak Cascades Trains. Travel from 18 cities including Eugene, Portland, Vancouver, Olympia, Tacoma, Everett and Bellingham. Amenities on board include the Bistro with your favorite NW foods and locally-distilled beverages, room to stretch your legs, and free Wi-Fi. From King Street Station, connect with Sound Transit Link light rail to Husky Stadium.
Check out Husky discount train prices at AmtrakCascades.com and consider making a weekend of it with special offers from hotel partners.
