With the recent opening of the expansion of the 2 line going to Lynnwood from Redmond, this…read moreWestlake Station (like all the other stations in downtown Seattle) now services both the 1 AND 2 lines of the Sound Transit Link system. This means that one can take one train without transfer from here to Bellevue and Redmond, crossing Lake Washington on the world's first light rail pontoon railway. My wife and I took this route while visiting our daughter and son-in-law in Bellevue, and the crossing was a routine non-event, just like it is supposed to be. My last review for this station was 2 years, at which time, only the 1 line serviced this station. Because of the way they designed the routes, the inclusion of the 2 line was seamless, requiring no station outages during the transition. My only small gripe is the signage at a major connection point at the center near the elevators, still only shows the 1 line (with its stops at the airport and university), instead of now the opening of the entire East side of Puget Sound area, accessible via the 2 line. It's confusing for visitors...better just to state that lower level is for Sound Transit, instead of explicitly naming each line, if they don't want to change the signage every time. Another big addition that occurred earlier this year (Feb '26), is the use of tap-to-pay (using a tap enabled payment card to pay for fare at the point of entry) at all stations and bus lines (like NYC and London has). We still ended up using our preloaded Orca card this trip, but can discontinue that for future (unless taking the Monorail, which still requires an Orca card). Transfers are free for 2 hours from the first tap (excluding the Monorail), with initial charge being $3. There are no gates, with the pay stations being intentionally out of the way...it really is about the honor system to tap. We also used Westlake station as the transfer point to get from the monorail on the 3rd floor of the Westlake shopping center down to the lower level where the station actually is. Connecting to the 1 line, we got to Sea-Tac airport station in 41 minutes (though from there, it's quite a walk to get to the terminal area).

Five stars for Seattle having public transit that is reliable and generally safe…read more Possible improvements: entering/existing the station can be a bit daunting. There are a lot of folks hanging around outside, maybe doing things that they shouldn't be doing in public. Where I generally stay in Seattle is equidistant to Westlake and Symphony; I'll generally walk to Symphony, but you can't beat the overall convenience of Westlake. 2025: 26/100

This is an extremely convenient station to major stops in the u-district, including the university…read moreand nearby shopping. I've visited the university bookstore from this station, as well as the Burke Museum, and had coffee nearby in more than one location. This is a very well situated station. They have some cool station art here usually.

Part of the 1 Line in Seattle, the University of Washington Station is a large, very accessible…read morelight rail station, meant to handle the large crowds attending Huskie football games. It is connected right next to the stadium, and has multiple entrances at different levels, along with large land bridges to handle surging crowds. The platform is very deep, coming in at almost 100 feet below ground. I came during Winter Break, so it was pretty empty but could imagine the controlled chaos during football season.

I'm giving this five stars just because it can get you from the airport to downtown for just $3 one…read moreway! Waaaaay more affordable than Uber or Lyft which can be $50-$80, depending on the time of day, etc. While it takes longer, it's not THAT long, and if you time it right, you have a chill ride with money saved for lunch/dinner/shopping, etc. The train itself was clean and it automatically announces which station you're at and which is the next stop - great for anyone nervous about where you are - and there's plenty of signage showing the stops. The only thing about this particular station is that it was a little hard to find because it doesn't appear to be a train station at first, quick glance. It's on University and 2nd - look at the surrounding buildings and you'll see the subway looking tiles and where to go.

Within walking distance of Pike's Market in Seattle, the Symphony Station stop on the 1 Line Light…read moreRail is part of the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel, about 60 to 70 feet below ground. It is named such being next door to Benaroya Hall, the home of the Seattle Symphony. The entrances to the subway system in downtown Seattle are (unintentionally?) hidden. Google will get you to the right corner, but the entrance/exit is specifically in one place. In this case, it's the SouthWest corner of the building, so had to walk around until I found signs for it...even then, it's just not as easy to find as other stations in more transit-intensive cities. You need to choose which train you want to take, before going down the appropriate set of stairs. Once on the platform, one would notice the extreme amount of space between the tracks going in opposite direction, and the lack of height from the platform and the tracks. The gap between the tracks is wide enough to handle 3 or more lanes of cars...so I wondered "That's a lot of work to dig just to allow repair vehicles to come down". Later I learned the history behind it. The Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel was initially built (dug) to handle transit buses, serving that purpose from 1990 to 2005, and then shared by light rail and buses from 2005 to 2019. During that time, it was one of only two tunnels shared by both buses and trains in the U.S. Now it is just for Light Rail, with the large bus lanes being a remnant of the past.

Connected to the Link light trail, the bus terminal is spacious and well marked. I was able to…read moreeasily get to White Center from the terminal.

Parking is crowded, always, even with extra parking across the street. The station is fine, and…read moreconvenient, yet there are a lot of somewhat questionable loiterers on the premises at nearly all times. And security, imo, is still not up to par on the link light rail system in general. This station is not really handy to anything by foot unless you live in one of the apartment buildings nearby but it is handy by car to many eating and shopping spots, or the dentist or whathaveyou. Of course in the reverse it's handy to everywhere if you set off from here. We use this station sometimes to take trips to downtown Seattle or the u-district.

Very easy to get on the train, parking is tight though, plan for time to find parking which might…read morebe in local pay lots.

Well it is much faster than the buses I don't give them that I'm disappointed how slow they go…read morethough there should be going like a hundred miles an hour just punched a damn thing the ride is rickety

Perfect location right beneath the Neptune Theatre. It's a no brainer for getting to concerts in…read morethe U District. The station was clean and all of the late night employees and security were professional and nice. The ride took 50 minutes each way, to and from Angle Lake (furthest station south).

Here, the light rail station is underground, and you'll need to take a few stairs or an escalator,…read moreso plan some extra time for your trip. I like how the station has neat designs with interesting lighting and moving features.

The former Overlake Transit Center has been renamed Redmond Technology Station to culminate with…read morethe upgrades made to this facility. This is the main public transit center for the Microsoft Redmond campus and the current terminus for the 2 Line which will extend further into Redmond later this year. With the upgrades made to this facility, there is now a coffee shop (Dote Coffee Bar) at the station and coverage from the weather if you are waiting for a bus at the station (except if you are taking a 245 or B Line bus). The parking garage has also been expanded, so it is easier to find a space here than previously. The only thing I don't like about the upgrade is that I still need to walk across the bridge most of the time to catch a bus westbound to Seattle.

The light rail has to be ine of the most corrupt or grossly mismanaged govt entity. How does one…read moreexplain frequent delays to service getting started, outages etc to a new service? Service to redmond tc delayed, link to seattle delayed, today service outage past overlake station.

I really like how convenient and easy it is to catch the light roll here at this location. It is…read morevery well lit and lots of security always on the light rail and in the landing pads of the light rail I definitely feel safe coming to this location or getting off at all hours of the day or evening.

Cleanliness is not much improved. Security and staff are more available, although don't seem…read moreinterested in enforcement. Escalators are working. It's grimy, and I wish they would clean it up.

First time taking this station since the 1 Line and 2 Line were connected with the pontoon track…read morebridge. The free Seattle Waterfront Shuttle picks up and drops off near this station, making this a convenient point if wanting to visit the Seattle Center (Space needle).

I love how conveniently located and accessible this light rail station is it is well lit and well…read moremaintained. In addition there is always ample amount of security walking on top or down below not to mention also on the light rail. I definitely feel safe and secure, catching the light roll here from the international District location at all hours of the day or night. I specifically enjoy getting off at this location when I go to the games at the stadium

Large and bustling, this transit center offers bus rides to and from most areas in Seattle ,…read moreShoreline and more. Very little is offered by way of seating, covered space under which to hide from the elements (sides are all open so any light wind will bring the elements to you), and streets must be crossed in order to get anywhere off of TC Island, unless, of course, you plan to just hop on to another bus. Close-ish, proximity-wise, to Northgate Mall, but still a bit of a walk (maybe 5-10 minutes depending on your speed, traffic and the weather) to the mall entrances. Get ready, too, for some stairs!

The Northgate Transit Center is conveniently located just off I-5 and is across the street from…read moreNorthgate Mall. In addition, there are numerous parking lots that riders can utilize for their commutes. Most of the routes located here are to and from downtown Seattle. Though there are a few that head further north. Route 41 is great because it has nonstop service to and from downtown making for a faster commute. There are also a few buses that go to nearby neighborhoods like Ballard, Green Lake, Wallingford and the U-District. Though you are better off taking a different route to those places if you are travelling from downtown rather than getting to Northgate and changing buses. The transit center is just okay. It seems clean enough, though not pristine. Though I don't know how I would feel waiting here at night. If you live on the north end, this should be your spot in commuting to and from downtown.