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S Line - Seattle – Lakewood/Tacoma
This route doesn't operate on November 17, 2024.
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Announcement
Ongoing
Sounder King Street Station north entrance will be affected by SDOT project from Tuesday, November 12 until Tuesday, November 26. The repair work will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. daily.
In effect: Nov. 12-26
Routes: N Line & S Line
Beginning Tuesday, November 12, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will start sidewalk improvements on the north side of S Jackson St, between 2nd Ave Ext S and 4th Ave S, the sidewalks and crosswalks at 2nd Ave Ext S and 4th Ave S. This will also affect access to the King County Metro bus island on 4th Ave S between S Jackson St and S Main St (bus stop ID 619).
SDOT’s planned work hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, for an estimated 2 weeks.
During these hours, the stairwell serving the north end of the King Street Station Sounder platform and S Jackson Street will be closed. All Sounder passengers must enter and exit via the Weller Street bridge or, if there is an elevator outage on the bridge, from the Amtrak depot.
For more information about the SDOT sidewalk project, contact SDOT by email at 684-Road@seattle.gov or by phone at (206) 684-7623.
Note that the work schedule could change. Passengers should subscribe to King Street Station or Sounder alerts for updated information about the stairwell closure. Visit the Service Alerts web page to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
King County Metro bus passengers who ordinarily use the bus island on 4th Ave S, between S Jackson St and S Main St (bus stop ID 619), should refer to King County Metro (KCM) for service advisories with detour/alternate stop information. You can call KCM from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at 206-553-3000.
SDOT’s planned work hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, for an estimated 2 weeks.
During these hours, the stairwell serving the north end of the King Street Station Sounder platform and S Jackson Street will be closed. All Sounder passengers must enter and exit via the Weller Street bridge or, if there is an elevator outage on the bridge, from the Amtrak depot.
For more information about the SDOT sidewalk project, contact SDOT by email at 684-Road@seattle.gov or by phone at (206) 684-7623.
Note that the work schedule could change. Passengers should subscribe to King Street Station or Sounder alerts for updated information about the stairwell closure. Visit the Service Alerts web page to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
King County Metro bus passengers who ordinarily use the bus island on 4th Ave S, between S Jackson St and S Main St (bus stop ID 619), should refer to King County Metro (KCM) for service advisories with detour/alternate stop information. You can call KCM from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at 206-553-3000.
Announcement
Ongoing
Sumner parking closure starts Feb. 19 to make room for garage construction. 190 stalls to be closed.
In effect: Feb. 19, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: S Line
On Monday, Feb. 19, Sound Transit's contractor will close approximately 190 parking stalls at Sumner Station, to make room for garage construction. We expect the closure to last about two years. At least 110 stalls will always be available, including the 68 stalls in the lot north of Maple Street.
The work will be done in phases. During Phase 1, which may last several months, approximately 40 stalls will remain open in the station’s southwest triangle lot. This includes ADA stalls, motorcycle stalls and pick-up and drop-off stalls will be in this area. (There are also pick-up and drop-off spaces on Traffic Avenue.) During Phase 1, Narrow Street will be closed to through traffic at Maple Ave, and Academy Street will be closed to through traffic at Cherry Street.
We recommend passengers make alternate plans for getting to a Sounder station as detailed in earlier alerts, including driving to Puyallup Station, Bonney Lake Park-and-Ride Lot, walking or bicycling, or applying for a carpool permit. One new option for east Sumner residents to get to the station is the City's Commuter Connector residential loop shuttle that travels between East Sumner and the station.
Affected lines:
S Line
The work will be done in phases. During Phase 1, which may last several months, approximately 40 stalls will remain open in the station’s southwest triangle lot. This includes ADA stalls, motorcycle stalls and pick-up and drop-off stalls will be in this area. (There are also pick-up and drop-off spaces on Traffic Avenue.) During Phase 1, Narrow Street will be closed to through traffic at Maple Ave, and Academy Street will be closed to through traffic at Cherry Street.
We recommend passengers make alternate plans for getting to a Sounder station as detailed in earlier alerts, including driving to Puyallup Station, Bonney Lake Park-and-Ride Lot, walking or bicycling, or applying for a carpool permit. One new option for east Sumner residents to get to the station is the City's Commuter Connector residential loop shuttle that travels between East Sumner and the station.
Affected lines:
S Line
Operating hours
Weekday Only
Southbound
First trip (to Tacoma Dome): 6:05 a.m.
First trip (to Lakewood): 7:55 a.m.
Last trip (to Lakewood): 6:30 p.m.
Northbound
First trip (from Lakewood): 4:36 a.m.
Last trip (from Lakewood): 10:11 a.m.
Last trip (from Tacoma Dome): 5:15 p.m.
Platform assignments
While S Line trains do not have assigned platforms, they generally use the same platforms each day. Below is a summary of the typical platform usage:
- AM service:
- Northbound: Trains typically arrive on Track 2 (East platform).
- Southbound: Trains typically arrive on Track 1 (West platform).
- PM service:
- Southbound: Trains typically arrive on Track 2 (East platform).
- Northbound: Trains typically arrive on Track 1 (West platform).
Fares
- Adult (age 19-64)
One-way fares range between $3.25 and $5.75 depending on how far you travel. Visit our Fares page to see fares by distance. - Low-income adult (ORCA LIFT)
One-way fares are $1.00 regardless of distance traveled. - Senior/disabled (age 65+ or qualifying disability)
One-way fares are $1.00 regardless of distance traveled. - 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.
Day passes
Day passes (good for round-trip or multi-trip rides) are also available from ticket machines. They are twice the one-way fare and are valid for travel only on the date purchased, between the stations printed on the ticket.
For more information about fares and to see if you qualify for reduced fare programs, visit our Fares page.
How to pay
Pay before you board the train with the following options:
- ORCA card - Tap your card on the card reader before you enter the Fare Paid Zone.
- Ticket purchased with cash or credit card - Ticket machines are available at all Sounder stations.
- Transit GO Ticket app - Tickets may be purchased with credit card in the app. Activate your purchased ticket prior to boarding. Show your activated ticket to the fare enforcement officer onboard if requested.
Holiday schedule
- Labor Day - Sunday
- Indigenous People's Day - Weekday
- Veteran's Day - Weekday
- Thanksgiving Day - Sunday
Lost and found
Sound Transit will hold lost and found items for 10 business days in Sound Transit's Security Office at Union Station.
You may find out if the Security Office has your item by:
- Calling customer service at 888-889-6368, select option 7, then option 1; weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Visiting the Security Office in Union Station, 401 S. Jackson St., Seattle.; weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.