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Sound Transit to adjust bus routes Aug. 29-31

Friday, August 21, 2026

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Sound Transit will implement changes to ST Express bus routes effective August 29-31, 2026. The adjustments include adding bi-directional service on Route 513, eliminating Routes 515, 550, 554, 570, 580, and 586, and introducing overnight service on Routes 547 and 597.

Route 570 will be replaced by Pierce Transit-operated Route 597 between Lakewood and Seattle. Other changes include shortening Route 522 to Shoreline South, increasing frequency on Route 556 in Issaquah, and adding stops on W Casino Rd for Route 513. No changes will affect Link light rail or Sounder commuter rail lines.

Riders can plan trips using Sound Transit's website or contact Passenger Care for assistance. Service alerts are available for email notifications about schedule changes.

📄 Source: Sound Transit — News — https://www.soundtransit.org/get-to-know-us/news-events/news-releases/sound-transit-fall-2026-service-change

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Sound Transit will implement changes to ST Express bus routes effective August 29-31, 2026“ST Express buses will see the following changes, effective August 29-31:”
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The adjustments include adding bi-directional service on Route 513“513 – Add bi-directional service; adjust trip start times; change bus bay assignment at Seaway Transit Center; revise pathway to serve W Casino Rd & Airport Rd; add stops on W Casino Rd; convert Casino Rd & Evergreen way stop to a timepoint.”
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The adjustments include eliminating Routes 515, 550, 554, 570, 580, and 586“515 – Eliminate route. 550 – Eliminate route. 554 – Eliminate route. 570 – Eliminate route; service to be replaced by Pierce Transit-operated Lakewood – Seattle Route 597. 580 – Eliminate route. 586 – Eliminate route.”
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The adjustments include introducing overnight service on Routes 547 and 597“547 – New Night Bus overnight service between Redmond and Downtown Seattle. 597 – New Night Bus overnight service between Lakewood and Downtown Seattle.”
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Route 570 will be replaced by Pierce Transit-operated Route 597 between Lakewood and Seattle“570 – Eliminate route; service to be replaced by Pierce Transit-operated Lakewood – Seattle Route 597.”
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Other changes include shortening Route 522 to Shoreline South“522 – Shorten route to Shoreline South, increase headway to every 15 minutes.”
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Other changes include increasing frequency on Route 556 in Issaquah“556 – Truncate route, increase frequency, add stops in Issaquah.”
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Other changes include adding stops on W Casino Rd for Route 513“513 – Add bi-directional service; adjust trip start times; change bus bay assignment at Seaway Transit Center; revise pathway to serve W Casino Rd & Airport Rd; add stops on W Casino Rd; convert Casino Rd & Evergreen way stop to a timepoint.”
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No changes will affect Link light rail“No changes planned for Link 1 Line, Link 2 Line, Sounder N Line, Sounder S Line, or T Line.”
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No changes will affect Sounder commuter rail lines“No changes planned for Link 1 Line, Link 2 Line, Sounder N Line, Sounder S Line, or T Line.”
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Riders can plan trips using Sound Transit's website“Please see the full list of affected routes on our website.”
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Riders can contact Passenger Care for assistance“For trip planning assistance or other questions, contact Passenger Care at 888-889-6368, TTY Relay 711, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.”
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Service alerts are available for email notifications about schedule changes“Riders can sign up to receive automatic email service alerts for Link light rail, ST Express, T Line, Sounder N Line and Sounder S Line. Rider Alerts provide information about schedule changes and help riders plan trips around inclement weather. Just go to: Service alerts.”