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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.

The Platform
Final testing underway for Federal Way Link Extension
The Federal Way Link Extension is in the home stretch. For light rail transit that means simulated service, where trains will run their planned…
Looking back: Building the 1 Line to Federal Way
It’s been a long journey from groundbreaking to nearly opening day! As we count down to Dec. 6, when the 1 Line will officially extend to Kent Des…
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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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@soundtransit
reel icon It’s (almost) time! 👀🎄🎁 The ST Shop Holiday Collection drops Nov. 10! Get ready to grab cozy transit gear for everyone on your list. Perfect for transit fans, including a gift for yourself… we won’t tell! 😉❄️✨
reel icon Traffic? It’s giving... unnecessary stress. Take Sound Transit to the Seahawks on Sunday - your winning play on gameday!
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn and provide feedback about the proposed ST Express bus service changes 🚍 Provide your feedback today. Link in bio! No pierdas la oportunidad de informarte y dar tu opinión sobre los cambios propuestos al servicio de autobuses ST Express 🚍 Comparte tus comentarios hoy mismo. Link en la bio! #SoundTransit #ServicePlan #STExpress
reel icon Can’t help being a trendsetter! 👠   Get your hands on Federal Way Link Extension gear before opening day on Dec. 6 on ST Shop! 🛍️🚈   Click the link in our bio to get your swag. 🔗
reel icon POV: your daily commute just turned into a music video. 🚊💃✨ #LifeOfAShowgirl #FateOfOphelia
reel icon At Sound Transit, help is just a text away.  In an emergency, call 911, otherwise call or text 206-398-5268 for 24/7 assistance. 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry rides a train then gets a tour of the Security Operations Center, where he interviews Brian de Place.
reel icon Next year we'll open the 2 Line’s Crosslake Connection, the first light rail service across a floating bridge anywhere in the world. As testing advances, take a trip behind the scenes with engineering and construction experts to see how this innovative, award-winning design took shape. Watch the full video on YouTube (link in bio). 🎬 Video description: A short teaser/trailer of a video that includes clips of light rail train testing, construction, and the people behind the project. Text on screen at the end of the video reads "Learn more about this gamechanger."
reel icon Our region’s haunted history is just a Link ride away! 👻   From ghosts said to wander Pike Place Market, to eerie footsteps echoing through Smith Tower, Seattle’s haunted landmarks are full of stories that linger.   And some theatres and hotels have reports of phantom applause and spectral guests who seemingly never checked out. @pikeplacepublicmarket @stgpresents @arcticclubhotel @thesmithtower   Explore more at the link in our bio, and Happy Halloween! 🎃   Video description: A tour of haunted Seattle, with clips of Pike Place Market, Moore Theatre, Arctic Club Hotel, and Smith Tower. Text onscreen also shows how to make the connections at the nearby 1 Line stations at Westlake and Pioneer Square.
reel icon HAPPY (almost) NOVEMBER! 🦃 The air’s getting crisper, the lights are starting to twinkle, and festive fun is in full swing. From concerts to cozy traditions, November in the Puget Sound has it all, and Link, Sounder, and ST Express can get you there. 🍁🚆☕️   Check the LifeSTyle blog post at the link in our bio for the full list of events and all the details! 🔗
reel icon Jump around! 🥳🚊🎶 The Federal Way Link Opening Collection just launched in ST Shop! 🚇✨ Celebrate the upcoming Federal Way Link Extension with a limited edition drop. 👀✨ Tees, hoodies, 1 Line beanies and MORE. Get yours in time for the opening! 🎊 🛍️ Shop at the link in bio! 🔗
reel icon We’re just about six weeks away from opening day! 🚆 Take a look back at how far we’ve come on the 1 Line extension to Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown — from early construction and temporary art to recent train testing. See the full photo journey at the link in our bio. #SouthKingLink #1Line
reel icon Want to weigh in on the 2026 Service Plan? Now’s your chance! Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the proposed changes, including adding new overnight ST Express routes, and take the survey (available in multiple languages). 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employees Henry and Norizumi ride a bus and talk about the 2026 Service Plan.