Ride to the Races at Emerald Downs: 2009 Schedule

Sound Transit and Emerald Downs are teaming up to take you to the races onboard ST Express, Sounder and Emerald Downs' Pony Express Shuttle.

On weekdays, ride ST Express bus routes 564 (from South Hill) and 565 (from Federal Way) to Auburn Station, and take the free shuttle to the race track. On select weekends, Sounder Commuter Rail will also run to the races.

See below for the schedule and dates.

The shuttle will pick passengers up at the Auburn Station, Bay 6. The shuttles run every 15-25 minutes between Emerald Downs and Auburn Station.

Shuttle Service Times:
Wednesday - Sunday
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

 

Riding Sounder trains to the races

On select Saturdays or Sundays, you can take Sounder trains to Auburn Station for events. This service is part of Sound Transit's service to Mariners Games (See Mariners Service Schedule). While at the races, listen for announcements about the return train, as it leaves Safeco Field approximately 35 minutes after the game ends.

Sound Transit Serves the Following Events at Emerald Downs:

 

Date

Emerald Downs Events

July 3 bus icon Red Hat Society Day
July 9-12 bus icon Equine Art Show
July 26 Sounder commuter train Icon Ultimate Qualifying Tournament

Aug 2

 

bus icon

Mascot Day

Aug. 16

 

Sounder commuter train Icon

74th Longacres Mile Day (Gr. III/ Railbird Rally)

 

Sept 7 bus icon Sound Transit Supersized Family Day
Sept 13 bus icon Washington Cup VII
Sept 26 bus icon Gottstein Futurity
Sept. 27 bus icon Closing Day/Fan Appreciation Day