556 - Issaquah – University District

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This route doesn't operate on December 14, 2025.

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

Single route reroute Ongoing

ST 556 is rerouted in Downtown Bellevue from Fri Nov 28 through Wed Dec 24 due to the Snowflake Lane event.

In effect: Nov. 28 - Dec. 25

Routes: 556

Affected stops:
Stop #85640 NE 4th St & 108th Ave NE (WB)
Stop #67620 Bellevue Way NE & NE 4th St (SB)
Stop #68035 Bellevue Way NE & Main St (NB)
Stop #68042 NE 4th St & 105th Ave NE (EB)

For ST 556 to Issaquah get on/off at:
Stop #68005 Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 5 (EB)
Stop #67640 Bellevue Way SE & Main St (SB)

For ST 556 to U-District Station get on/off at:
Stop #68020 Bellevue Way SE & SE 3rd St (NB)
Stop #67655 Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 8 (WB)

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Operating hours

Weekday Only

Westbound
First trip: 5:12 a.m.
Last trip: 9:13 a.m.

Eastbound
First trip: 3:00 p.m.
Last trip: 6:30 p.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.

Fares

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.
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.

Transit GO Ticket app

Holiday schedule

Veterans Day - Weekday
Thanksgiving Day - Sunday
Day after Thanksgiving - Weekday
Christmas Eve - Weekday
Christmas Day - Sunday
Day after Christmas - Weekday
New Year's Eve - Weekday
New Year's Day - Sunday

Holiday service

Lost and found

King County Metro operates this route and will hold your lost and found items for 30 days at the King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle.

You may report a lost item three ways:

By filling out out this form 24 hours a day
By calling Metro at 206-553-3000, or 1-800-542-7876, select option 2; Weekdays, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
By visiting the King Street Center at 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle; Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In an emergency, call Sound Transit security dispatch: 206-398-5268.

Lost and found

More info

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