Planning your next trip just got smarter. We’re excited to launch the next phase of Sound RideGuide beta testing, the web-app is now available to all visitors on soundtransit.org.
This new trip planning tool is designed to make regional travel easier, more personalized, and more accessible — no matter which agency operates the service.
What makes Sound RideGuide different?
Multimodal travel options
Plan your journey using a mix of:
Transit
Biking
Micromobility (bike and scooter share)
Drive to transit (Park & Ride)
You can mix and match modes to find the most convenient route for your needs.
Personalized alerts
Create an account to save your favorite trips.
Get real-time alerts about delays or cancellations.
Choose how you receive alerts: Email, SMS, or Push Notifications (via the mobile app)
Integrated fare information
See your total fare upfront:
Includes cash, ORCA, and reduced fare options
Calculates transfers for multi-leg trips
Multilingual support
Sound RideGuide is available in eight languages:
English
Spanish
Korean
Vietnamese
Chinese (Simplified & Traditional)
Russian
Tagalog
Note: These translations are built into the tool and not dependent on browser translation widgets.
Accessibility features
Turn on Accessible Routing to get:
Routes optimized for those who use mobility devices
Accessibility info for sidewalks, stops, and vehicles
Color-coded results:
🟢 Wheelchair accessible (Green)
🔵 Accessibility unknown (Blue)
🔴 Not wheelchair accessible (Red)
Smarter trip comparisons
Quickly compare trip options with filters for:
Duration
Arrival/departure time
Walk time
Cost
Choose the trip that works best for your schedule and preferences.
Up-to-date trip information
View current schedules for all transit routes across the region
Get real-time trip results based on the latest real-time data
Shared stop integration
Transit stops used by multiple agencies are now easier to understand:
Combined stop locations on the map
Agency logos shown for each stop
Reduces confusion from duplicate or mismatched stop names
We want your feedback!
Your input helps us improve Sound RideGuide.
Share your thoughts or report issues by:
Filling out our online feedback form
Clicking the Feedback link in the web app header
Ready to explore? Visit www.soundrideguide.com.