Sound Transit train testing earlier this fall. Photo credit: Sound Transit Blog stats: 250 words | 2-minute read
Seattle, get ready! Sound Transit, the transportation agency that manages the Link light rail system, is opening three new 1 Line stations in the greater Seattle area on Saturday, December 6.
While the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) does not operate the light rail, we want to help spread the word about this Sound Transit project because it’s making travel between Seattle and Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Downtown Federal Way easier than ever.
Getting to Seattle on the light rail is a great way to skip the traffic and avoid the stress of finding parking, especially downtown or during big events at stadiums. (We’re looking at you, FIFA World Cup 2026™).
Watch this video to learn more about the three new 1 Line stations south of Angle Lake:
These new stations each:
- Support easy transfers to & from King County Metro buses (the agency that operates the buses in Seattle) and other regional transit services (like Pierce Transit buses and ST Express!).
- For more details about taking the bus to the new stations, check out this King County Metro Matters blog post, where you’ll find a full list of options.
- Feature pickup and drop-off zones for people walking, biking, or arriving on paratransit and other modes.
- Have parking spaces available to park and ride.
That’s not all. We have more tips and tools to help you get around the city on FlipYourTrip.org and this playlist on YouTube.
Do you have questions about getting around Seattle? Email us at get.social@seattle.gov and we may turn your question into our next video.
For more on the Federal Way Link Extension Project, visit Sound Transit’s website. Thanks for your interest.