Link 2 Line service between Redmond Technology Station and Downtown Redmond begins May 10

Sound Transit announced today that two new stations on the Link 2 Line in Redmond will open for passenger service on May 10. 

The 3.4-mile Downtown Redmond Link Extension includes two new stations in southeast Redmond, at Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond. Two-car trains will run every 10 minutes, 16 hours a day. The initial segment of the 2 Line between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology Station opened on April 27, 2024, with first-day ridership of 35,000.

"In just a few short months we will open two new stations that will provide more connections and economic opportunity for workers, students and visitors throughout the region," said Snohomish County Executive and Sound Transit Board Chair Dave Somers. "The people who live, work and play here deserve a quality system that takes them out of traffic and on to their next destination."

"Starting May 10 you can catch a concert at Marymoor Park, enjoy a day of shopping at Redmond Town Center, and explore the culinary delights of downtown Redmond with a quick, easy trip on light rail," said King County Councilmember and Sound Transit Board Vice Chair Claudia Balducci. "Building on last year’s opening of the 2 Line and looking forward to the connection across Lake Washington this year, the opening of the Downtown Redmond Link Extension continues the Eastside’s transformation and welcomes a new era that will make life better for people across our region."

"This is a transformative moment for the Eastside as Sound Transit continues to expand light rail service on the 2 Line. These two new stations in Redmond will not only open up more jobs, housing and opportunity for people throughout the region, but will also bring the crown jewel of the King County Parks, Marymoor Park, a car-free light rail ride away," said King County Executive and Sound Transit Board Member Dow Constantine.

"As we celebrate this monumental step forward and the extension of light rail, with two more stations set to open in Redmond, we see a more connected future for our city," said Redmond Mayor and Sound Transit Board Member Angela Birney. "This extension will continue to ease travel for our residents and visitors, as well as provide a cleaner, more sustainable way to move through our region. I’m extremely grateful for our dedicated partners and community members who made this possible. Together, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant city for everyone."

"It’s exciting to see trains in Downtown Redmond, as we continue pre-revenue testing in preparation for the opening of two more stations on the 2 Line," said Sound Transit Interim CEO Goran Sparrman. "This milestone is happening thanks to the continued collaboration with our partners at King County and the City of Redmond and through the hard work of our contractors and staff."

The full 2 Line is expected to open in late 2025 with the completion of the 1-90 segment of East Link. When completed, the I-90 segment will add the Mercer Island and Judkins Park stations to the 2 Line and connect to the 1 Line at the International District/Chinatown Station in downtown Seattle.

Starting May 10, the 2 Line will serve the following stations:

• South Bellevue
• East Main
• Bellevue Downtown
• Wilburton
• Spring District
• BelRed
• Overlake Village
• Redmond Technology
• Marymoor Village
• Downtown Redmond

Service will run from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. seven days a week and will connect with the regional transit network at South Bellevue, Bellevue Downtown, Redmond Technology, Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond stations.

The Marymoor Village station includes a new 1,400-stall parking garage. Parking also is available at South Bellevue, BelRed and Redmond Technology stations. Several stations are accessible from the Eastrail corridor and the regional trail network. Secure bike parking is available at every station.

Everyone is invited to celebrate opening day with Sound Transit and its partners on Saturday, May 10. More details about opening day will be provided in the coming weeks. 

Visit soundtransit.org/redmondlink for project information and to sign up for alerts to stay up to date on opening event details. Tips about how to ride can be found here. 

Photos and video of the Redmond Link Extension can be found here.