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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 now connect riders from Lynnwood to Federal Way.  

Trains run every 8–15 minutes, 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.

Connect to transit

Take the bus to Link for a car free trip. Plan your trip. 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

The Platform
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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
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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.

See our partners in success

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@soundtransit
reel icon Bring the noise, we’ll bring the ride. 💙💚 New 1 Line stations, ST Express routes, and special Sounder service make getting to the Seahawks game easier than ever. Plan your trip at the link in our bio! #SoundTransit #Seahawks
reel icon ‼️LifeSTyle Giveaway Alert‼️ We’re giving away tickets to The Nutcracker featuring the world-renowned Grand Kyiv Ballet at the Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center on December 21. Experience a spellbinding journey filled with dancing sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers, and a world of Christmas Eve wonder. 🎄💫   How to enter: ❤️ Like this post 📲 Follow @SoundTransit 🩰 Tag your ballet bestie   And that’s it. You are entered to win! Let the magic begin. 💫
reel icon With the 1 Line extension to Federal Way open, all eyes are now on the 2 Line and Crosslake Connection! With the major milestone of pre-revenue operations around the corner, here’s an update of all the things we’ve been working on. #1Line #2Line 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry stands near an entrance to International District/Chinatown Station, where the 1 and 2 Lines will meet, to provide an update on the Crosslake Connection.
reel icon Still thinking about Saturday... 🚆🥰 You packed the platforms, took your first rides, snapped photos with friends, and made the grand opening of our three new 1 Line stations one for the memory books. ✨ Relive the festivities and see the highlights in our blog recap — link in bio. #SouthKingLink #1Line #SoundTransit A special thank you to our partners who supported the event @parsonscorporation, @mottmacgroup, @inside_atkinsrealis, @hdr_inc, @davidevansandassociates, @kp_washington, @uwmedicine, @dicksdrivein, @kba_construction_management, @prrsocial, @siemens_mobility, @railpros_inc, Axiom Consulting, and Mass Electric.
reel icon Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the grand opening of three new 1 Line stations in South King County! A special shoutout to our On-board Partners @parsonscorporation and South County Transit Partners (a joint venture between @mottmacgroup and @inside_atkinsrealis) for helping make the opening event a success. #SouthKingLink #1Line Video description: People ride trains to and from Federal Way on opening day, Dec. 6, and enjoy the festivities including performances, live ice carving, cookie decorating, photo opportunities, and a ribbon cutting. Text on screen reads “Hello Federal Way! Welcome to more ways to ride, explore, and discover. Three new stations, endless connections.”
Seattle welcomes the world! ⚽ With the official FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule now released, our region is preparing to host Belgium, Egypt, Iran, Qatar, Australia, and the United States this June, with another team to be determined through March’s playoff qualifiers. Sound Transit is ready to provide a premier transit-to-stadium experience, connecting fans from every direction - north to south, east to west. To supporters traveling from around the globe: we look forward to connecting you to your team and to the diverse cultures that define Seattle. More service details will be announced soon. Follow along for updates or check our website -🔗in bio! #FIFAWorldCup26
reel icon Hello, South King County! 👋 The ribbon has been cut, the confetti has flown, and three new Link light rail stations are open for travel.🎊 The celebration isn’t over. Follow our stories for more at Federal Way Downtown, Star Lake and Kent Des Moines stations! 🚉 🎉 #1Line #SoundTransit #SouthKingLink
reel icon Today’s the day! Get a sneak peek of the three new 1 Line stations before they open later this morning 🚊 Join us for the celebration with events at each station, hosted by @fwblackcollective (Federal Way Downtown), @projectfeast (Star Lake), and @seasouthchamber’s Success Foundation (Kent Des Moines). #SouthKingLink #1Line Video description: Shots of the platforms and other station areas and features, including signage and art.
reel icon Our transit system is growing — more miles, more stations, more people riding every day. As we expand, reliability matters more than ever. We’re reducing disruptions, increasing maintenance, and investing in the ride you count on. 🎥: @henryonboard Video description: Sound Transit employee Henry, wearing a sweatshirt with a design of our system map, explains how a new maintenance program aims to reduce service disruptions.
reel icon TOMORROW is the big celebration for the 1 Line extension to Federal Way, and we hope to see you there! 🚆🎉 Festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. at Federal Way Downtown Station with community speakers, a ribbon-cutting, and the official opening of all three new stations around 11 a.m. After that, the first trains roll out and each station will be buzzing with food, performances, giveaways, and plenty of fun like cookie decorating, ice sculptures, and so much more! ❄️🎸🍔 Don’t forget to play Discover. Stamp. Win! for your chance at some seriously sweet prizes. 🗺️✨ Grab a map at the Welcome Tent at the Federal Way Downtown Station or DSW tables at each new station, collect all three stamps, and return your completed ticket by 3 p.m. to the Welcome Tent. The first 500 people to turn theirs in will receive a limited-edition 1 Line beanie. 🧢 And while you’re exploring, be sure to stop by the ST Shop pop-up at the Federal Way Downtown Station starting at 9 a.m.! ❄️🛍️ We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Head to the link in our bio for the full rundown! 🎉🚆
reel icon Are you excited? Because we’re excited! 🚊🎊 Here’s an inside look at the Sound Transit employee preview ride! 👀 And now it’s your turn! The opening of three new Link light rail stations is just days away, so grab your ORCA card and join us for this historic event! 🥳 Want more information about Saturday’s event? Head over to the opening day events page at the link in our bio. 🔗 #SouthKingLink #1Line Video description: Sound Transit employees enjoy a preview ride of the three new stations opening this Saturday as a part of the 1 Line Extension.
reel icon New stations = new places to explore 🚊 Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown Stations open the door to incredible South King County communities. Great food? Yep. Parks and nature? Absolutely. Art and culture? Everywhere. Discover it all and ride the 1 Line extension, starting Dec. 6! Learn more at the 🔗 in our bio. #SouthKingLink #1Line Video description: Community members answer the question “why should people come to South King County on the 1 Line?” Text on screen at the beginning of the video reads “coming Dec. 6: three new Link stations in South King County.”