586 - Tacoma – University District
Exact arrival times may vary due to traffic conditions. Buses may arrive before or after the times shown.
This route doesn't operate on August 22, 2026.
Some routes do not operate on weekends or holidays. Please select a different date.
ST Express 586 will be discontinued Aug. 30.
In effect: Aug. 30 - Sep. 5
Routes: 586
Sound Transit’s fall service change will begin on Saturday, Aug. 29. Many ST Express bus routes will have changes ranging from significant changes to minor schedule adjustments to improve reliability.
In effect: Aug. 18 - Sep. 5
Routes: 522, 545, 550, 554, 556, 542, 566, 570, 510, 512, 515, 532, 535, 560, 574, 577, 578, 580, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
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ST Express 512
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ST Express 522
ST Express 532
ST Express 535
ST Express 542
ST Express 545
ST Express 550
ST Express 554
ST Express 556
ST Express 560
ST Express 566
ST Express 570
ST Express 574
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 580
ST Express 586
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
ST Express 596
The Federal Way Downtown Station Garage is experiencing a closure of the top level until further notice due to construction. All other levels of the garage will remain open during this time.
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
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Operating hours
Weekday Only
Southbound
First trip: 3:06 p.m.
Last trip: 6:18 p.m.
Northbound
First trip: 5:10 a.m.
Last trip: 8:00 a.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.
- Tap-to-pay - Tap your credit/debit card on the reader before you enter the Fare Paid Zone.
- 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.
Lost and found
Pierce Transit operates this route and will most lost and found items for 14 days in the Customer Service Center (Bus Shop) at the Tacoma Dome Station.
You may find out if the Bus Shop has your item by:
- Calling customer service at 253-581-8000 or 800-562-8109, select option1, then option 2; weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Visiting the Bus Shop at Tacoma Dome Station, 505 E. 25th St., Tacoma.; weekdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lost bicycles are held for approximately 10 days in a secured area at Pierce Transit Headquarters.
- When claiming a lost bike, pick up is at Pierce Transit Headquarters, located at 3701 96th St. SW in Lakewood, weekdays between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.