586 - Tacoma – University District

Announcement Sep 27 - 11:11 a.m.

Federal Way TC Garage | Top Level Closure

Routes 574, 577, 578 & 586

The Federal Way Transit Center Garage is experiencing a closure of the top level until further notice due to construction.

All other levels of the garage will remain open during this time.

Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.

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This route doesn't operate on January 29, 2023.

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

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Operating hours

Weekday Only

Southbound
First trip: 3:08 p.m.
Last trip: 6:20 p.m.

Northbound
First trip: 5:10 a.m.
Last trip: 8:00 a.m.

Fares

Adult (age 19-64)
$3.25
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

Indigenous Peoples' Day - Weekday
Veteran's Day - Weekday
Thanksgiving Day - Sunday
Day after Thanksgiving - Weekday
Christmas Eve - Saturday
Christmas Day - Sunday
Day After Christmas (observed) - Sunday
New Year's Eve - Saturday
New Year's Day - Sunday
New Year's Day (observed) - Sunday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Weekday
President's Day - Weekday

Holiday service

Lost and found

Pierce Transit operates this route and will hold lost and found items for 10 business days in the Pass Sales Office at Tacoma Dome Station.
You may find out if the RideStore has your item by:

Calling customer service at253-581-8000 or 800-562-8109, select option1, then option 4; weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Visiting the Pass Sales Office at Tacoma Dome Station, 505 E. 25th St., Tacoma.; weekdays, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lost and found

Bringing your bike

How to bring your bike on ST Express buses

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