S Line - Seattle – Lakewood/Tacoma

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Announcement Ongoing

Sound Transit is testing real-time Sounder arrival information on overhead signs.

In effect: April 28 - May 31

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.

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Operating hours

Weekday Only

Southbound
First trip (to Tacoma Dome): 6:05 a.m.
First trip (to Lakewood): 7:55 a.m.
Last trip (to Lakewood): 6:30 p.m.

Northbound
First trip (from Lakewood): 4:36 a.m.
Last trip (from Lakewood): 3:52 p.m.
Last trip (from Tacoma Dome): 5:15 p.m.

Platform assignments

While S Line trains do not have assigned platforms, they generally use the same platforms each day. Below is a summary of the typical platform usage:

AM service:
- Northbound: Trains typically arrive on Track 2 (East platform).
- Southbound: Trains typically arrive on Track 1 (West platform).
PM service:
- Southbound: Trains typically arrive on Track 2 (East platform).
- Northbound: Trains typically arrive on Track 1 (West platform).

Fares

Adult (age 19-64)
One-way fares range between $3.25 and $5.75 depending on how far you travel. Visit our Fares page to see fares by distance.
Low-income adult (ORCA LIFT)
One-way fares are $1.00 regardless of distance traveled.
Senior/disabled (age 65+ or qualifying disability)
One-way fares are $1.00 regardless of distance traveled.
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.

Day passes
Day passes (good for round-trip or multi-trip rides) are also available from ticket machines. They are twice the one-way fare and are valid for travel only on the date purchased, between the stations printed on the ticket.

For more information about fares and to see if you qualify for reduced fare programs, visit our Fares page.

Fares

How to pay

Pay before you board the train with the following options:

ORCA card - Tap your card on the card reader before you enter the Fare Paid Zone.
Tap-to-pay - Tap your credit/debit card on the reader before you enter the Fare Paid Zone.
Ticket purchased with cash or credit card - Ticket machines are available at all Sounder stations.
Transit GO Ticket app - Tickets may be purchased with credit card in the app. Activate your purchased ticket prior to boarding. Show your activated ticket to the fare enforcement officer onboard if requested.

Transit GO Ticket app

Holiday schedule

Memorial Day - No service
Juneteenth - Weekday
Independence Day - No service

Holiday service : Holiday schedule

Lost and found

Sound Transit will hold lost and found items for 10 business days in Sound Transit's Security Office at Union Station.
You may find out if the Security Office has your item by:

Calling customer service at 888-889-6368, select option 7, then option 1; weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visiting the Security Office in Union Station, 401 S. Jackson St., Seattle.; weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lost and found

Bikes and scooters on Sounder

Bikes and scooters on Sounder

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