South Lake Union has frequent transit service to many Seattle and King County destinations. Connections are easily made to routes that travel to other parts of the city and suburban locations.
Check the "Bus, Bike, Walk: Explore South Lake Union" map for specific bus routes near you and information on bicycling and walking — plus local points of interest to visit.Transit
- Use the new South Lake Union Line of the Seattle Streetcar for convenient service to downtown Seattle.
- Metro Online where you can plan your trip, buy a bus pass or tickets, look up bus routes, or sign up to find a rideshare partner.
- Sound Transit website: regional bus and train information at your fingertips.
- Transit Pass Sales: Purchase your monthly transit pass at one of our customer service offices or at retail outlets near you.
- Bus Basics: learn the simple how-to’s of riding the bus.
- Bus Safety Tips: information on transit system safety.
- Night Stop: a convenience for Metro customers to help you feel secure traveling at night.
- Travel Options: flexible and responsive service for persons over 65 and those with disabilities — including Access van service, taxi scrip, lifts on buses, reduced fare permits, and more.
- The volunteer Adopt-A-Stop Program — you can help maintain neighborhood appearance by reducing litter around your bus stop.
- Bus Chick, Transit Authority: Carla Saulter is one of a growing number of Seattleites who have chosen to live without a car. Because Seattle still does not have in-city rapid transit, she takes the bus everywhere — really, everywhere — she goes. On any given Saturday night, you can find her running for the number 27 in heels and a backless dress.
Bicycling and Walking
- Metro Bike Information: Metro’s bicycle programs such as bikes on buses, bicycle lockers at Metro park-and-ride lots and to access the King County Bicycling Guidemap.
- King County Bike Map: View the new King County bike map which highlights the regional network of bike routes and trails.
- Bikestation offers secure bicycle parking and bicycle rentals. Park your bike at Bikestation and you can be assured that your vehicle is safe, secure and covered. Need a bike to make a trip? Rent one of ours.
- Metro’s Bike Buddy program matches you with a trained volunteer familiar with the commute between your neighborhood and workplace.
- Bicycle Alliance of Washington home page.
- Cascade Bicycle Club events and activities for bicyclists.
- Bicycling in Washington: safety information and commuting tips for bicycle travelers.
- Feet First is a pedestrian advocacy group.
- Online Pedometer: map your trip, see how long you walked and how many calories you burned!
Rideshare
- RideshareOnline.com: ridematching service for both regular commutes and special events. Helpful hints for finding a match, starting or joining a carpool or vanpool and links to rideshare rewards.
Other Transportation Resources
- Zipcar (formerly Flexcar): If you only need a car for a few hours a week or month consider Zipcar, with more than 300 cars, pickup trucks and minivans located throughout the Seattle area. You can drive one when you need to for about $9/hour, with gas, insurance and a reserved parking spot included.
- The Lake Union Water Taxi service circulates around Lake Union, stopping at The Center for Wooden Boats, Chandlers Cove, Ivars Salmon House, the UW (Aqua Verde) and Fremont. Other stops available upon request.
- Construction updates: There’s a lot of new construction going on around SLU - so check here to plan your walk or bike route with the most recent updates on what streets to avoid (compliments of South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors - SLUFAN - Community Council).
- Take the City of Seattle One Less Car Challenge and earn more rewards for driving less!
- Puget Sound Traffic Cameras: information on freeway congestion, specific commutes, construction information, road conditions and closures with real-time camera pictures of traffic in key locations.
- Washington State Work From Home; information on telework options.
- Washington State Ferries home page for links to schedules, pricing, bicycle programs.
- Transportation Choices: A grassroots organization that pursues transportation policies, services and programs to create alternatives to traveling alone by automobile.
- Transportation Resources Index provides links to many public and non-profit transportation agencies and programs that can help you get where you need to go.
