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A Link light rail train travels near Star Lake Station.

Get ready to ride

New stations at Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown will soon connect riders from Lynnwood to Federal Way. 

Trains will run every 8–15 minutes, 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Service starts around 11 a.m. on opening day.

Celebrate with us!

Join your community for food, music, and giveaways to celebrate new connections in South King County.

Learn more about opening day

Connect to transit

Take the bus to Link for a car free trip.  Here are some tips for a stress free journey. Parking is also available at Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown. Secure bike parking too!

Learn more about parking and bringing your bike.

Pay less for your ride

Get all the benefits of an ORCA card for a fraction of the cost. With ORCA LIFT, income-qualified riders pay $1 for a one-way trip. $1 fares are also available for seniors and riders with disabilities. Youth 18 and under ride for free. Adult fares are $3, regardless of distance traveled.

See which fare is right for you

Community members from South King County smile for portraits
Community members from South King County smile for portraits
Community members from South King County smile for portraits
Community members from South King County smile for portraits
Community members from South King County smile for portraits
Community members from South King County smile for portraits
  • Ride.
  • Explore.
  • Enjoy.
  • Repeat.

Holiday shopping

Ride in style

ST Shop is stocked with a variety of styles and a little something for everyone. Prepare to look extra cool in your Sound Transit branded gear.

Ride and win prizes

Discover. Stamp. Win!

Win fantastic prizes by riding the 1 Line to each new station on opening day.

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South King County's Three New Link Stations

Parsons and South County Transit Partners logos

On-board sponsors

Our partners

It takes great partners to make great progress! These organizations have played a key role in bringing three new 1 Line stations to life.

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reel icon Home for the holidays starts here🚊➡️✈️ Fly over traffic and save money on parking by taking the 1 Line to @flysea! Just remember to put luggage under your seat or in the storage area. With three new stations opening in less than two weeks, getting to the airport will be easier than ever. Where are you traveling this holiday season? 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry rides Link light rail to the airport.
reel icon ‼️LifeSTyle Giveaway Alert‼️ John Legend is coming to WAMU Theater on December 5th — and “All of Me” wants All of You to be there. 🚊 🎤✨ Giveaway ends in 24 hours! LifeSTyle wants you to feel like “Number One” – so here’s how you can enter: ❤️ Like this post  📲 Follow @SoundTransit  🥰 Tag your concert boo(p) in the comments Don’t have your “Money Blown” on parking or rideshares — “Live It Up” with John Legend and consider this your “Green Light” to ride Sound Transit to the show!
reel icon Sports, concerts, events, the airport, and more! New connections are opening in South King County in just a few weeks. Where are you excited to ride? #SouthKingLink #1Line Video description: People who live, work, and play near the three new Link light rail stations opening on Dec. 6 share where they’ll be riding once service starts.
reel icon With two big Link extensions on the way and the World Cup coming next June, 2026 is set to be a historic year for Sound Transit. 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry and Board Chair Dave Somers talk outside Union Station in Seattle.
reel icon Do you know… the LAST day to order your ST Shop gear in time for the Federal Way Link Extension opening is Nov. 21? 👀 Yes, TOMORROW! Head straight to the link in our bio to shop! 🛒 🍪🚊✨
reel icon The signs are clear… the 1 Line is headed to Federal Way! Learn more about the finishing touches being put into place as we get closer to opening day on Dec. 6. And drop a comment if you’ll be at the celebration! 🎉 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry observes the installation of new signage at a Link light rail station. #SouthKingLink #1Line
reel icon New stations, new art 🎨🚊 When the 1 Line opens to Federal Way on Dec. 6, you’ll find murals, sculptures, glowing glass, and more - all inspired by the communities of South King County. Come see it for yourself! Or click the link in our bio for more on the art and artists. #SouthKingLink #1Line #Art
reel icon What’s a Holiday Collection without a cozy sweater??? 🥰❄️ Come behind the scenes to see how the exclusive Snowflake Sweater was dreamed up by one of our talented graphic designers! 👩‍🎨💙🧵   You can shop all of the ST Shop Holiday Collection and more at the link in our bio! 🔗✨ Video description: Abbi, one of our graphic designers, walks us through the behind-the-scenes process of designing this year’s holiday sweater — from cut-out snowflakes, to screen sharing her design program, to the final sweater itself.
reel icon Taking transit is already a sustainable choice - and our new 1 Line stations in South King County take it even further 🌲 Check them out when they open Dec. 6! #SouthKingLink #1Line
reel icon brb we are gleefully running to ST Shop to order from the Federal Way and Holiday collections! 💚❄️🚈 The last day to order to get your ST gear by Federal Way Link opening day is Nov. 21. Get your orders in at the link our bio! 🛒 Video description: Two Sound Transit employees are cheerfully jogging in their new ST Shop collections gear, with text on screen reading “wanna wear ST Shop gear to opening day?”.
reel icon You’re really going places! 🚊 Thanks to your big investments in regional transit, we’re expanding your options. And we want to show you how it’s going. Explore the Fall/Winter Progress Report on our website for the latest info on the nation’s largest transit expansion program. Link in bio! 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry stands in front of Union Station wearing the snowflake sweater from ST Shop while describing the content of the Fall/Winter Progress Report. Clips of trains, stations, and renderings of future projects are interspersed.
reel icon Parks, arts, events, and more! We asked people in South King County what makes their neighborhoods special. Discover Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown when three new 1 Line stations open on Dec. 6. Link in bio for the details! #SouthKingLink #1Line Video description: Community members who live, work, and play in South King County say why they love their community while standing in front of a blue background.