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586 - Tacoma – University District
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Arrival times on this page are updated in real time.
On time
Early
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Scheduled
Announcement
Ongoing
The Federal Way Transit Center Garage is experiencing a closure of the top level until further notice due to construction. All other levels of the garage will remain open during this time.
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:07 p.m.
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
Announcement
Upcoming
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, due to Christmas Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 24-26
Operating hours
Weekday Only
Southbound
First trip: 3:06 p.m.
Last trip: 6:18 p.m.
Northbound
First trip: 5:10 a.m.
Last trip: 8:00 a.m.
Fares
- Adult (age 19-64)
$3.25 - Low-income adult (ORCA LIFT)
$1.00 - Senior/disabled (age 65+ or qualifying disability)
$1.00 - Youth (18 and under)
Youth 18 and under ride for free on all Sound Transit services. Learn more and apply for a Free Youth Transit Pass here.
For more information about fares and to see if you qualify for reduced fare programs, visit our Fares page.
How to pay
Pay as you enter the bus with the following options:
- ORCA card - Tap your card on the card reader as you board.
- Cash - Pay at the machine when entering the bus through the front door. Bus drivers do not carry change, so you will need exact fare.
- Transit GO Ticket app - Tickets may be purchased with credit card in the app. Activate your purchased ticket prior to boarding and show your screen to the bus driver.
Holiday schedule
- Thanksgiving Day - Sunday
- Day after Thanksgiving - Reduced Saturday
- Christmas Eve - Reduced weekday
- Christmas Day - Sunday
- New Year's Eve - Weekday*
- New Year's Day - Sunday
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Weekday
- President's Day - Weekday
*Extra trips, pending operator availability.
Lost and found
Pierce Transit operates this route and will most lost and found items for 14 days in the Customer Service Center (Bus Shop) at the Tacoma Dome Station.
You may find out if the Bus Shop has your item by:
- Calling customer service at 253-581-8000 or 800-562-8109, select option1, then option 2; weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Visiting the Bus Shop at Tacoma Dome Station, 505 E. 25th St., Tacoma.; weekdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lost bicycles are held for approximately 10 days in a secured area at Pierce Transit Headquarters.
- When claiming a lost bike, pick up is at Pierce Transit Headquarters, located at 3701 96th St. SW in Lakewood, weekdays between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.