Sound Transit: Free Wi-Fi on Sound Transit

Free Wi-Fi Internet Access on Select Express and Sounder Routes

Sound Transit is getting you around the region, and now it's giving you access to the World Wide Web. As part of a pilot program Sound Transit is offering free wireless internet access. Sound Transit is testing and evaluating the Wi-Fi access program on select ST Express Redmond-Seattle trips, and on the Sounder commuter rail north line (Everett-Seattle). During this period Sound Transit will continue to offer free Wi-Fi access on the following services:

Select buses on Route 545 Redmond-Seattle
Sounder commuter rail Everett - Seattle line (Cab car is wired on both trains)

The project is done in partnership with King County Metro which also has free Internet access on select buses.

How to Connect to Onboard Wi-Fi

If your wireless device is set to automatically detect available wireless networks follow these steps:

Click the wireless network icon in the Notification area of your desktop (where the time is displayed).
Click View Wireless Networks.
Select the wireless network that begins with SoundTransit. Then Click Connect.
Open your browser to be directed to our splash page.

You can also connect using Microsoft's prescribed procedure for Windows 2000 or XP:

Click Start/Settings/Control Panel
Click Network and Internet Connections (in Classic View just go to step 3)
Double Click Network Connections
Double Click Wireless Network Connection
Click View Wireless Networks
Select the wireless network that begins with SoundTransit. Then Click Connect
Open your browser to be directed to our splash page.

Trouble Connecting?

Some laptops may have different procedures for connecting to a Wi-Fi network. Please consult the Help functions on your computer or the manufacturer’s instructions. Some laptops may have firewalls that prevent connection. While Sound Transit is pleased to offer this free service, we cannot guarantee speed of service or that the signal will be available 100 % of the time

Sound Transit is providing this free Wi-Fi service as a pilot project to test mobile Wi-Fi technology and to gauge customer reaction.

Wi-Fi Security and Privacy

Our onboard mobile Wi-Fi has limited bandwidth that is shared among all the users on your bus or train. This is being provided at no charge so please remember to be courteous to your fellow internet hot-spot riders by limiting your use of streaming audio and video.

Thank You!

If you have questions or comments about this pilot program please contact us.