N Line - Everett – Seattle

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* ORCA card users with monthly passes can ride Amtrak Cascades trains between Everett, Edmonds, and Seattle with our Rail Plus program for no extra cost.

This route doesn't operate on September 6, 2025.

Some routes do not operate on weekends or holidays. Please select a different date.

Extra service Upcoming

Special event service on N Line and S Line from 9:51 a.m. through 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, September 7.

In effect: Sep. 7, 1:05 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Routes: N Line & S Line

Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers

-S Line trains will depart Lakewood at 9:51 a.m. & 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 20 and 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 10:45 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.

Want to spread out a bit on your Sounder S Line ride to the game? Head for the northernmost train cars—they're usually a lot less crowded! For even more breathing room, try catching the second S Line train in and out of Seattle; it's generally a bit roomier than the first one. Enjoy the extra space!

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Operating hours

Weekday Only

Southbound
First trip: 6:15 a.m.
Last trip: 7:45 a.m.

Northbound
First trip: 4:05 p.m.
Last trip: 5:41 p.m.

Fares

Adult (age 19-64)
One-way fares range between $3.25 and $5.75 depending on how far you travel. Visit our Fares page to see fares by distance.
Low-income adult (ORCA LIFT)
One-way fares are $1.00 regardless of distance traveled.
Senior/disabled (age 65+ or qualifying disability)
One-way fares are $1.00 regardless of distance traveled.
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.

Day passes
Day passes (good for round-trip or multi-trip rides) are also available from ticket machines. They are twice the one-way fare and are valid for travel only on the date purchased, between the stations printed on the ticket.

For more information about fares and to see if you qualify for reduced fare programs, visit our Fares page.

Fares

How to pay

Pay before you board the train with the following options:

ORCA card - Tap your card on the card reader before you enter the Fare Paid Zone.
Ticket purchased with cash or credit card - Ticket machines are available at all Sounder stations.
Transit GO Ticket app - Tickets may be purchased with credit card in the app. Activate your purchased ticket prior to boarding. Show your activated ticket to the fare enforcement officer onboard if requested.

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Holiday schedule

Labor Day - No service
Indigenous People's Day - Weekday
Veteran's Day - Weekday

Holiday service

Lost and found

Sound Transit will hold lost and found items for 10 business days in Sound Transit's Security Office at Union Station.
You may find out if the Security Office has your item by:

Calling customer service at 888-889-6368, select option 7, then option 1; weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visiting the Security Office in Union Station, 401 S. Jackson St., Seattle.; weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lost and found

Bikes and scooters on Sounder

Bikes and scooters on Sounder

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