Project update: Lakewood Station Access Improvements

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Project update

Illustration showing the Sounder train at Lakewood station with several people waiting to board, including a bicyclist and person in a wheelchair.

Illustration showing the Sounder train at Lakewood Station with several people waiting to board, including a bicyclist and person in a wheelchair.

Visit us at Festival de la Familia or Lakewood Farmers Market

Curious what's happening with access improvements, Sounder service, or other Sound Transit news? Come get the latest update from Sound Transit staff at our booths.

  • Festival de la Familia: this Saturday, September 17, 4:00-7:45pm, 6114 Motor Ave SW, Lakewood. Enjoy food, live entertainment, an art show, and hands on crafts. See roaming entertainers and a sand artist in action. Kids will enjoy balloon making, face painting and more.
  • Lakewood Farmers Market: Tuesday, September 20, 2:00-7:00pm, Fort Steilacoom Park.

Can't make it but have questions? Contact Melanie Mayock, Community Outreach Specialist: (206) 689-4877, Melanie.Mayock@soundtransit.org.


Sounder trips restored September 19: Try the train later in the morning

On September 19th Sound Transit is restoring two S Line (Sounder South) weekday trips:

  • Southbound: 7:55am departure from Seattle - reaches Lakewood at 9:11am.
  • Northbound: 10:06am departure from Lakewood - reaches Seattle at 11:22am.

Whether you are traveling for work, appointments or fun, Sounder provides a great alternative to sitting in traffic.

Concerned about finding a parking space at Lakewood Station garage? With the increase in work from home options, this garage has not been filling to capacity. And stay tune for more information this fall about how we’ll improve options for walking, biking, and busing to the station.

Sounder not running when you need to head to Seattle? Try ST Express 594 – catch it at Lakewood Station and arrive in downtown Seattle in about 80 minutes.

View the S Line schedule


Youth 18 and under now ride transit free

Starting September 1, 2022, riders 18 and younger can ride for free on transit systems across Washington, including Sound Transit, King County Metro, Pierce Transit and many more.

Young riders can use classic blue youth and student ORCA cards, show their student identification, or simply board and ride free. New black ORCA cards will also be available soon and distributed through schools and customer services. Any of these options will work, with more innovations on the horizon in 2023 including the ability to “tap” a smartphone or a “smart” sticker on a student ID.

Learn more


More project info: soundtransit.org/system-expansion/lakewood-station-access-improvements
Get in touch: melanie.mayock@soundtransit.org or 206-689-4877