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596 - Sumner – Bonney Lake
This route doesn't operate on February 8, 2025.
Some routes do not operate on weekends or holidays. Please select a different date.
Sound Transit Winter Weather Advisory Notice.
In effect: Jan. 31, 1:45 p.m.
Please use caution at all transit stations for potential snow and ice around platforms, stairwells, parking lots, and garages. Sound Transit will have crews out in the field working to clear snow and ice from our facilities. Be prepared in case your facility has not been cleared by the time you arrive.
Additional unplanned service interruptions may also impact routes listed below.
Sign up for text or email Service Alerts to stay up to date on changes affecting your route.
*Link Lightrail:
- 1 Line: Trains will operate on their regular schedule.
- 2 Line: Trains will operate on their regular schedule
- T Line: Trains will operate on their regular schedule
*Sounder Commuter Rail:
- N Line: Trains will operate on their regular schedule.
- S Line: Trains will operate on their regular schedule
Important note: The online trip planner, OneBusAway and other third-party apps may not reflect current operation of service during adverse weather conditions. Passengers should monitor the Service Alerts page for snow reroute information. All posted timetables are estimated during adverse weather conditions and not guaranteed.
Operating hours
Weekday Only
Eastbound
First trip: 3:16 p.m.
Last trip: 7:11 p.m.
Westbound
First trip: 4:50 a.m.
Last trip: 7:50 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.
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.
Holiday schedule
- President's Day - Weekday
- Memorial Day - Sunday
- Juneteenth - Weekday
- Independence Day - Sunday
Lost and found
Pierce Transit operates this route and will most lost and found items for 14 days in the Customer Service Center (Bus Shop) at the Tacoma Dome Station.
You may find out if the Bus Shop has your item by:
- Calling customer service at 253-581-8000 or 800-562-8109, select option1, then option 2; weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Visiting the Bus Shop at Tacoma Dome Station, 505 E. 25th St., Tacoma.; weekdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lost bicycles are held for approximately 10 days in a secured area at Pierce Transit Headquarters.
- When claiming a lost bike, pick up is at Pierce Transit Headquarters, located at 3701 96th St. SW in Lakewood, weekdays between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.