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A Link light rail train travels near Star Lake Station.

Get ready to ride

New stations at Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown will soon connect riders from Lynnwood to Federal Way. 

Trains will run every 8–15 minutes, 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Service starts around 11 a.m. on opening day.

Celebrate with us!

Join your community for food, music, and giveaways to celebrate new connections in South King County.

Learn more about opening day

Connect to transit

Take the bus to Link for a car free trip.  Here are some tips for a stress free journey. Parking is also available at Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown. Secure bike parking too!

Learn more about parking and bringing your bike.

Pay less for your ride

Get all the benefits of an ORCA card for a fraction of the cost. With ORCA LIFT, income-qualified riders pay $1 for a one-way trip. $1 fares are also available for seniors and riders with disabilities. Youth 18 and under ride for free. Adult fares are $3, regardless of distance traveled.

See which fare is right for you

Community members from South King County smile for portraits
Community members from South King County smile for portraits
Community members from South King County smile for portraits
Community members from South King County smile for portraits
Community members from South King County smile for portraits
Community members from South King County smile for portraits
  • Ride.
  • Explore.
  • Enjoy.
  • Repeat.

Holiday shopping

Ride in style

ST Shop is stocked with a variety of styles and a little something for everyone. Prepare to look extra cool in your Sound Transit branded gear.

Ride and win prizes

Discover. Stamp. Win!

Win fantastic prizes by riding the 1 Line to each new station on opening day.

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South King County's Three New Link Stations

Parsons and South County Transit Partners logos

On-board sponsors

Our partners

It takes great partners to make great progress! These organizations have played a key role in bringing three new 1 Line stations to life.

See our partners in success

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reel icon Transit-themed holiday gifts on your wish list? Say no more. 🚊❄️✨ Our tree is serving ST Shop style — in case your Black Friday cart isn’t full yet. 🛍️ #SoundTransit #HolidayShopping Video description: The camera pans over a tree with a 1 Line hat on top, vehicle pillows, patches and stickers on the branches, and gifts wrapped in ST Shop wrapping paper underneath.
reel icon We’re extra thankful today as we count down to the 1 Line opening to Federal Way 🎉 Portraits of community members are now being installed at the three new stations — peek behind the scenes at how they were created before the celebration on Dec. 6! #SouthKingLink #1Line Video description: Behind the scenes of photoshoots in Kent and Federal Way in a “shoot versus shot” format. Video clips show community members posing in front of a white background, then the finished portraits have different color backgrounds - pink, purple, green, and more.
reel icon Grab your crew and make your gameday trip easy! Sound Transit drops you off steps from the action, so you can relax, rally, and arrive ready to cheer. We have your winning play covered: multiple services connect you to Lumen Field, and our Trip Planner makes it easy to choose the best route. Pay with ORCA or the Transit Go ticket app and remember - youth ride free! 💙💚🏈 Sounder is running to the game on Sunday! Trains leave at 10:45 a.m. from Everett and 9:51 a.m. and 10:11 a.m. from Lakewood. Check the link in our bio for the full schedule! Video description: Two people from Sounder operations catch spinning footballs on the platforms.
reel icon Getting ready to ride the 1 Line to Federal Way? We’ve got your how-to-ride essentials. Find the full guide on our blog. 🔗 in bio! #SouthKingLink #1Line
reel icon Follow (but stay behind) the yellow truncated domes 🟡🟡🟡 Looking to go see Wicked: For Good for the first (or second or third) time? Check out the link in our bio for movie theaters accessible by transit! Thrillifying! 🧹🫧
reel icon Home for the holidays starts here🚊➡️✈️ Fly over traffic and save money on parking by taking the 1 Line to @flysea! Just remember to put luggage under your seat or in the storage area. With three new stations opening in less than two weeks, getting to the airport will be easier than ever. Where are you traveling this holiday season? 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry rides Link light rail to the airport.
reel icon ‼️LifeSTyle Giveaway Alert‼️ John Legend is coming to WAMU Theater on December 5th — and “All of Me” wants All of You to be there. 🚊 🎤✨ Giveaway ends in 24 hours! LifeSTyle wants you to feel like “Number One” – so here’s how you can enter: ❤️ Like this post  📲 Follow @SoundTransit  🥰 Tag your concert boo(p) in the comments Don’t have your “Money Blown” on parking or rideshares — “Live It Up” with John Legend and consider this your “Green Light” to ride Sound Transit to the show!
reel icon Sports, concerts, events, the airport, and more! New connections are opening in South King County in just a few weeks. Where are you excited to ride? #SouthKingLink #1Line Video description: People who live, work, and play near the three new Link light rail stations opening on Dec. 6 share where they’ll be riding once service starts.
reel icon With two big Link extensions on the way and the World Cup coming next June, 2026 is set to be a historic year for Sound Transit. 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry and Board Chair Dave Somers talk outside Union Station in Seattle.
reel icon Do you know… the LAST day to order your ST Shop gear in time for the Federal Way Link Extension opening is Nov. 21? 👀 Yes, TOMORROW! Head straight to the link in our bio to shop! 🛒 🍪🚊✨
reel icon The signs are clear… the 1 Line is headed to Federal Way! Learn more about the finishing touches being put into place as we get closer to opening day on Dec. 6. And drop a comment if you’ll be at the celebration! 🎉 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry observes the installation of new signage at a Link light rail station. #SouthKingLink #1Line
reel icon New stations, new art 🎨🚊 When the 1 Line opens to Federal Way on Dec. 6, you’ll find murals, sculptures, glowing glass, and more - all inspired by the communities of South King County. Come see it for yourself! Or click the link in our bio for more on the art and artists. #SouthKingLink #1Line #Art