King County Metro Transit System Map

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This map shows rapidride line and stop, frequent all-day route, all-day route, all-day routes that combine for frequent service, peak-only route, school route, demand area response transit: route and flexible service area, community shuttle: route and flexible service area, metro transit route, sound transit regional express route, community transit (snohomish county) or pierce transit (pierce county) route, transit center, transit center and park & ride, park & ride lot with more than 250 spaces, park & ride lot with less than 250 spaces, freeway station, downtown seattle transit tunnel station, bus and light rail, transit tunnel station, bus only, major transfer point, sounder commuter rail line and station, link light rail line and station, seattle streetcar line, seattle center monorail line and station, washington state ferries route and terminal, king county water taxi route and terminal (passenger-only ferry), long-distance bus company station, and amtrak passenger rail station in King County.

Description:
This map shows rapidride line, frequent all-day route (every 15 minutes or less until 6pm mon–fri), all-day route, all-day routes that combine for frequent service, route includes night owl service, peak-only route, dial-a-ride transit (dart) route, transit centers: no parking, transit centers: with park & ride, park & ride, freeway station, major transfer point, interstate / state highway routes, city, neighborhood, landmark, sounder commuter rail line and station, sounder n line / s line, amtrak, link light rail and station: 1 line, link light rail: 1 line, under construction, link light rail: 2 line, under construction, seattle streetcar line, seattle center monorail line and station, washington state ferries route and terminal, and king county water taxi / kitsap fast ferry route and terminal (passenger-only ferry) in King County Central Area.

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This map shows rapidride line, frequent all-day route: every 15 minutes or less mon–fri 6am–7pm* (*30 minutes or less m–f 7pm–10pm, and weekends 6am–10pm), all-day route, peak-only route, dial-a-ride transit (dart) route, king county metro, sound transit, community transit (snohomish county), transit centers: no parking, transit centers: with park & ride, park & rides, freeway station, major transfer point, link light rail and station: 2 line, link light rail: 2 line, under construction, interstate / state highway routes, cities, neighborhoods, and landmarks in King County Northeast Area.

Description:
This map shows rapidride line, frequent all-day route, all-day route, all-day routes that combine for frequent service, route includes night owl service, peak-only route, dial-a-ride transit (dart) route, king county metro, sound transit, community transit (snohomish county), transit centers: no parking, transit centers: with park & ride, sounder commuter rail line and station, sounder n line / s line, amtrak, link light rail and station: 1 line, link light rail: 2 line, under construction, seattle streetcar line, seattle center monorail line and station, washington state ferries route and terminal, king county water taxi & kitsap transit fast ferry route and terminal (passenger-only ferry) in King County Northwest Area.

Description:
This map shows rapidride line, frequent all-day route: every 15 minutes or less m–f 6am–7pm, all-day route, peak-only route, dial-a-ride transit (dart), king county metro, sound transit, pierce transit (pierce county), transit center, transit center and park & ride, park & ride, sounder commuter rail line and station, sounder south line, amtrak in King County Southeast Area.

Description:
This map shows rapidride line, frequent all-day route: every 15 minutes or less m–f 6am–7pm, all-day route, route includes night owl service, peak-only route, dial-a-ride transit (dart), king county metro, sound transit, pierce transit (pierce county), transit center, transit center | with park & ride, park & ride, freeway station, major transfer point, sounder commuter rail line and station, sounder south line, amtrak, link light rail line and station: 1 line, link light rail: 1 line, under construction, washington state ferries route and terminal, interstate / state highway routes, cities, neighborhoods, landmarks in King County Southwest Area.

About King County Metro Transit System

King County Metro Transit, commonly known as King County Metro or Metro, is the public transit system serving King County, Washington. The agency operates bus services throughout the county, with the majority of routes serving Seattle and its surrounding communities. Metro is a division of the King County Department of Transportation.

The system operates over 200 bus routes with a fleet of approximately 1,500 buses. Service includes local routes, express routes, RapidRide bus rapid transit lines, and specialized services. Metro's service area covers approximately 2,134 square miles and serves a population of over 2 million residents. The system provides both peak and off-peak service, with frequency varying by route and time of day.

RapidRide is Metro's bus rapid transit service featuring enhanced stations, off-board fare payment, real-time arrival information, and more frequent service. As of 2023, the system operates seven RapidRide lines designated by letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, and H. These lines feature distinct red buses and branded stations with improved amenities.

Metro operates a fare structure based on zones and time of travel, though the two-zone system was eliminated in March 2018 in favor of a flat fare. The agency accepts ORCA cards, a regional smart card payment system used across multiple transit agencies in the Puget Sound region. Reduced fares are available for youth, seniors, and passengers with disabilities.

The agency maintains several transit centers and park-and-ride facilities throughout King County. Major transit hubs include the University District, Northgate, Bellevue Transit Center, and Burien Transit Center. Metro also operates electric trolleybus routes in Seattle using overhead wires for power.