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S Line - Seattle – Lakewood/Tacoma
Cancellation
Upcoming
On June 15, S Line train #1518 (10:11 AM Lakewood Station to King Street Station) will be canceled to support event train #1600 for the FIFA World Cup match. S Line shuttle buses will be made available.
In effect: June 15, 10:11 a.m. - 12:26 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Train 1518, scheduled to depart Lakewood at 10:11, will be canceled to support event train 1600. S Line shuttle buses will be available to carry passengers to Seattle who typically ride train #1518 at 10:11 a.m.
- S Line Shuttle Route 1: Departs Lakewood at 10:11 a.m., then serves South Tacoma and Tacoma Dome before continuing to Seattle.
- S Line Shuttle Route 2: Departs Puyallup at 10:38 a.m., then serves Sumner and Auburn before continuing to Seattle.
- S Line Shuttle Route 3: Departs Kent at 11 a.m., then serves Tukwila Station before continuing to Seattle.
Affected direction: to Seattle
- S Line Shuttle Route 1: Departs Lakewood at 10:11 a.m., then serves South Tacoma and Tacoma Dome before continuing to Seattle.
- S Line Shuttle Route 2: Departs Puyallup at 10:38 a.m., then serves Sumner and Auburn before continuing to Seattle.
- S Line Shuttle Route 3: Departs Kent at 11 a.m., then serves Tukwila Station before continuing to Seattle.
Affected direction: to Seattle
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit is testing real-time Sounder arrival information on overhead signs.
In effect: June 3, 9:47 a.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Real-time arrival information is being tested on signs at Sounder stations. At times, signs may display inaccurate information due to testing. Trip planner data may also be inaccurate during this time; Sounder schedules are the most reliable source of information about arrival times.
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting Monday, March 16, Sound Transit will close Kent Station’s northwest Sounder surface parking lot.
In effect: March 16, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027
Routes: S Line
The only available spots for this lot will be three ADA parking spots. This closure will last the duration of this project phase. We expect this phase to be completed in December 2026. We encourage drivers to use the existing Kent garage at W Smith St and 1st Ave N.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
Extra service
Upcoming
Sounder will operate special event service for the FIFA World Cup match between Belgium and Egypt on Monday, June 15.
In effect: June 15, 9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Passengers traveling on June 15 are encouraged to review schedules carefully. Select train schedules will be modified to support FIFA World Cup event service. For the latest service information and updates, please check Rider Alerts before traveling.
N Line Service
A special event train will operate from Everett to Seattle:
Train 1801
- Departs Everett: 9:45 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:44 a.m.
- Makes all regular N Line stops
A special post-match train will also operate:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle King Street Station approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure around 3 p.m.)
- Makes all regular N Line stops.
Please note:
- Additional schedule adjustments may be necessary depending on equipment availability. Any changes to regular N Line service will be communicated through Rider Alerts, station announcements, and onboard announcements when they are confirmed.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
S Line Service
A special event train will operate from Lakewood to Seattle:
Train 1600
- Departs Lakewood: 9:26 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:42 a.m.
- Makes all regular S Line stops
Please Note:
- Regular Train 1518 (10:11 a.m. departure from Lakewood) will be canceled. Bus service will be available for passengers who arrive expecting to board Train 1518.
- Following the match, S Line passengers will use regularly scheduled afternoon Sounder service. No special post-match S Line train will operate.
N Line Service
A special event train will operate from Everett to Seattle:
Train 1801
- Departs Everett: 9:45 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:44 a.m.
- Makes all regular N Line stops
A special post-match train will also operate:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle King Street Station approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure around 3 p.m.)
- Makes all regular N Line stops.
Please note:
- Additional schedule adjustments may be necessary depending on equipment availability. Any changes to regular N Line service will be communicated through Rider Alerts, station announcements, and onboard announcements when they are confirmed.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
S Line Service
A special event train will operate from Lakewood to Seattle:
Train 1600
- Departs Lakewood: 9:26 a.m.
- Arrives Seattle King Street Station: 10:42 a.m.
- Makes all regular S Line stops
Please Note:
- Regular Train 1518 (10:11 a.m. departure from Lakewood) will be canceled. Bus service will be available for passengers who arrive expecting to board Train 1518.
- Following the match, S Line passengers will use regularly scheduled afternoon Sounder service. No special post-match S Line train will operate.