Transit is easy when you plan ahead with these helpful tools

Why mess with the hassle of getting stuck in traffic, fighting for parking and paying astronomical prices for gas? Thanks to transit it’s easier to get across the entire region than ever before, and just in time. With more cars on the road than ever before it’s time to ditch that drive alone commute and hop onto a bus (and into the HOV lane).

It’s super simple to get from point A to point B with the help of these handy resources:

 
By Desktop:

Metro Trip Planner this works best when you know your exact destination.

 

By Smartphone (or Desktop):

Google Maps

Type in point A, type in point B and pick the best stops that work for you. *Pay attention to the side of the road you need to catch your bus to ensure you're going the right direction. 

 
By Smartphone:

One Bus Away

Do you have your favorite routes hand? One bus away has schedule and real-time transit information, you'll know exactly when your bus or train will arrive. Map feature shows additional stops nearby, and has both the line in picture form as well as by stop.

 

Go Redmond

We have everything you need to make getting on the bus easier. Currently, we are running our “Try the Bus on Us” promotion where you can receive an ORCA card valued at $10 on us.

REQUEST YOUR $10 ORCA CARD HERE.

This promotion is available while supplies last to people living or working in Redmond (98052) or until the end of June's Try Transit Month.  One ORCA card per household.

 

If you’re new to riding the bus for work or to run errands, here are some handy tools to help make your ride a smooth one.

HOW TO RIDE THE BUS: A NEW USER GUIDE
ONE MONTH ORCA CARD FOR NEW RIDERS
LOGIN TO YOUR GO REDMOND ACCOUNT
EAST LINK LIGHT RAIL CONSTRUCTION

 

Riding transit is easy, intuitive, and saves you money (and the stress of traffic and parking). Go Redmond has everything you need to get started- and keep going. Isn't now the perfect time to take advantage of sitting back and enjoying the ride?