The 2 Line officially starts service on the Eastside on Saturday, April 27. We can't wait to see you on board!
The festivities kick off at Bellevue Downtown Station with a celebration at 10 a.m., followed by a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m., after which passengers can start boarding trains and exploring the eight new stations.
There will be activities at each station from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a bouncy house, food trucks, live music, an interactive mural painting and more.
Here's a full list of opening day events.
And don't forget to pick up a commemorative poster and Discover. Stamp. Win!
Planning to join the fun? Here are some options to get to Bellevue Downtown Station:
- Park at South Bellevue Station and board the ST Express 550 at Bay 3; or take a special King County Metro bus shuttle that will run every 20 minutes from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
- Connect to the nearby Bellevue Transit Center.
- Try biking! Learn more about the amenities at the station, including on-demand lockers.
Get ready to ride with our handy guide to schedules, accessibility and fares (remember - everyone aged 18 and under can ride for free!).
Looking to explore more of the Eastside? New maps show how Metro and Sound Transit buses connect to and from the eight new stations to help riders extend their adventures. Check out Metro's blog post to learn more.
Know before you go! Learn more about transferring between bus and rail.
And don't worry if you can't make it to opening day; you can still experience the excitement at the new stations for two months after the opening.
Each station will showcase portraits of people who live, work and play around the new line among colorful designs and custom welcome mats at each station entrance.
Here's a sneak peek:
Plus, at Bellevue Downtown, Spring District and Redmond Technology Stations, you’ll find large installations perfect for capturing your next selfie. Remember to tag #2Line for a chance to be featured on Sound Transit’s Instagram page.