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Routes and schedules
556 - Issaquah – University District
This route doesn't operate on June 14, 2025.
Some routes do not operate on weekends or holidays. Please select a different date.
Arrival times on this page are updated in real time.
On time
Early
Late
Scheduled
Single route reroute
Ongoing
Westbound Routes 212, 989, ST 554 and ST 556 will be rerouted off of SE Eastgate Way between 139th Ave SE and Richards Rd from Monday, April 21 to Tuesday, October 21 due to a road closure, no stops will be missed.
In effect: April 21 - Oct. 22
Routes: 554 & 556
Stop closure
Ongoing
Stop #85640 NE 4th St & 108th Ave NE (WB) and Stop #68042 NE 4th St & 105th Ave NE (EB) will be closed Mon Jun 2 to Fri Jun 13th 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM nightly due to construction.
In effect: June 2-14
Routes: 550 & 556
Affected routes:
ST 550
ST 556
For ST 550 Seattle Express get on/off at:
Stop #67652 Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 9 (WB)
Stop #67620 Bellevue Way NE & NE 4th St (SB)
For ST 550 Bellevue Express get on/off at:
Stop #68035 Bellevue Way NE & Main St (NB)
Stop #68007 Bellevue Transit Center Bay 12 (NB)
For ST 556 U-District Station Express get on/off at:
Stop #68035 Bellevue Way NE & Main St (NB)
Stop #67655 Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 8 (WB)
For ST 556 Issaquah Express get on/off at:
Stop #68005 Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 5 (EB)
Stop #67620 Bellevue Way NE & NE 4th St (SB)
ST 550
ST 556
For ST 550 Seattle Express get on/off at:
Stop #67652 Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 9 (WB)
Stop #67620 Bellevue Way NE & NE 4th St (SB)
For ST 550 Bellevue Express get on/off at:
Stop #68035 Bellevue Way NE & Main St (NB)
Stop #68007 Bellevue Transit Center Bay 12 (NB)
For ST 556 U-District Station Express get on/off at:
Stop #68035 Bellevue Way NE & Main St (NB)
Stop #67655 Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 8 (WB)
For ST 556 Issaquah Express get on/off at:
Stop #68005 Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 5 (EB)
Stop #67620 Bellevue Way NE & NE 4th St (SB)
Announcement
Upcoming
Ride Sound Transit during FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Matches from June 15 - 25
In effect: June 15-27
Routes: 522, 545, 550, 554, 556, 542, 566, 510, 512, 513, 515, 532, 535, 560, 574, 577, 578, 580, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will bring six matches to Lumen Field between June 15 and June 25, marking the first time the U.S. hosts the tournament. With up to 150,000 visitors expected over ten days, Sound Transit anticipates a surge in ridership, particularly on the 1 Line, where regular commuters should prepare for crowded trains. To accommodate demand, weekday Sounder schedules will see adjustments, along with additional trips on select Sound Transit Express routes to enhance service.
Due to this international tournament, riders will need to plan for extra time as we manage services to support ridership.
To view event service, please visit the link below and click on the individual event dates under Club World Cup Event Service section.
Please note that the Sounder schedule is being readjusted, this includes canceling some trips to reallocate train resources to provide event service.
For full schedule and detailed timings, visit: https://www.soundtransit.org/worldcup
Due to this international tournament, riders will need to plan for extra time as we manage services to support ridership.
To view event service, please visit the link below and click on the individual event dates under Club World Cup Event Service section.
Please note that the Sounder schedule is being readjusted, this includes canceling some trips to reallocate train resources to provide event service.
For full schedule and detailed timings, visit: https://www.soundtransit.org/worldcup
Operating hours
Weekday Only
Westbound
First trip: 5:12 a.m.
Last trip: 9:13 a.m.
Eastbound
First trip: 3:00 p.m.
Last trip: 6:30 p.m.
Fares
- Adult (age 19-64)
$3.00 - Low-income adult (ORCA LIFT)
$1.00 - Senior/disabled (age 65+ or qualifying disability)
$1.00 - 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.
For more information about fares and to see if you qualify for reduced fare programs, visit our Fares page.
How to pay
Pay as you enter the bus with the following options:
- ORCA card - Tap your card on the card reader as you board.
- Cash - Pay at the machine when entering the bus through the front door. Bus drivers do not carry change, so you will need exact fare.
- Transit GO Ticket app - Tickets may be purchased with credit card in the app. Activate your purchased ticket prior to boarding and show your screen to the bus driver.
Holiday schedule
- President's Day - Weekday
- Memorial Day - Sunday
- Juneteenth - Weekday
- Independence Day - Sunday
Lost and found
King County Metro operates this route and will hold your lost and found items for 30 days at the King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle.
You may report a lost item three ways:
- By filling out out this form 24 hours a day
- By calling Metro at 206-553-3000, or 1-800-542-7876, select option 2; Weekdays, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- By visiting the King Street Center at 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle; Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In an emergency, call Sound Transit security dispatch: 206-398-5268.