Getting worse day by day. Especially 550 bus. Don't lie on One Bus Away that it arrived when people…read morehave been waiting for 20 minutes for the bus that never came. Also the routes are constantly changing in Bellevue area for 550 and its getting irritating. Buses are always jam packed no matter what time of the day or what direction its headed.

Took bus line 545 to Seattle today. A bus went past us seven minutes earlier than scheduled time…read more Next bus was ten minutes late with three passengers on board. Bus was clean as it should since ridership is so low. Driver reminded me of bus drivers from Asia. Fast, rough and use late and sudden braking technique to see passenger stumbles down the isle. On return trip from Seattle back to Bellevue. Driver let this passenger boarded without mask or any face covering and any payment to ride. And why am I have to pay for the ride ? This person went to back of the bus and started shooting up on his arm. What's going on?

Located in the heart of downtown Bellevue, this outdoor transit center (basically a series of…read moreberths where different bus numbers come and go) can be used to go to SeaTac airport in about 45 minutes. It also has local buses going throughout Bellevue, which can be used as connectors. The lightrail does not connect through Bellevue. There is a lot of construction next to the transit station (building some sort of high rise). I-405 is what connects Bellevue to the airport, and the bus takes it most of the way. It is just a standard bus, so doesn't have luggage racks nor empty spaces where bulky luggage can be placed. Works if you have one piece of luggage and the bus isn't too full. Bus driver was super friendly, and the fare one-way is $2.75 if using the mobile app that lets you buy the ticket on-line (you have 2 hours of unlimited uses once you activate it...so free transfers).

Bus nearly came at 11PM when it was suppose to come at 10:30PM. Then randomly on some days it will…read morecome 10 minutes early. If you go wait at the bus stop super early like 10-15 minutes to prepare for the buses that come too early but it's delayed, you will end up waiting 20-50 minutes in total just standing in the blazing sun or cold rain. But if you try to go on time with a few extra minutes early, there are days buses will be 8-10 minutes early so you will miss it and with my luck the next bus will be delayed. Today I went out at 1:10PM for a bus and it was super early so I waited for the next one and it was delayed. Now I will arrive somewhere around 2:30PM for a place that takes 10 minutes to drive to.

South Kirkland Park & Ride is located just north of the Kirkland border with Bellevue. It is…read morelocated right off 520 and close to Northup Way. A multi-story parking garage was built several years ago to provide additional parking spaces at this park and ride. I don't use this park and ride very often since I live in Bellevue. The park and rides at Eastgate, Mercer Island and South Bellevue are more convenient. Though if you live in Kirkland, this is probably your best option if you are going to park and commute into Seattle from here. There are a few buses that stop here. A few of them are more localized as they make stops only within Kirkland, though there is a bus that goes to Kenmore. And then there is the Metro bus 255 which goes to Kingsgate and Downtown Seattle. There are buses every 30 minutes each way on the weekends. But there is more frequent service (10-15 minutes) on weekdays. The good thing about waiting for the bus here is that buses stop in the same location in both directions. Though you do need to make sure you read the destination sign to make sure you are catching the right bus. The park and ride itself is fine. I just don't frequent it often because it is farther away and there isn't as much bus service to places where I am going. It is a bit more convenient if you are headed to the U-District and north Seattle as the buses that stop here going to Seattle use 520 instead of I-90.

I haven't had any problems after two months. I get there around 7am and always tons of spots. The…read more255 to Seattle arrives every 10 minutes or so and I'm downtown in no time. Coming back at rush hour can be a pain...getting a seat doesn't happen where I get on, and traffic slows down the return trip.

Driving used to be fun but not anymore…read more I took Driver's Ed in high school. Studied the WA DOL manual. Got up at 5am on the weekends and mastered parking maneuvers in empty parking lots. Practiced driving on I-5 and steering control on E Mercer Way. Passed the written and driving tests. It was a milestone celebration unlocking freedom and independence at 16 years old. Learned how to use the stick shift and feared the red light at 15th & Spokane St. on rainy days. Drove to Dick's on Capitol Hill with friends. Never had to share the road with electric bikes and scooters because they didn't exist. Never saw distracted drivers with smartphones because these devises weren't available to the public yet. We only had to worry about cars with California plates, the occasional BC plate, or someone who said, "DMV." ;p Driving in Seattle is different now. Traffic is worse. Nobody gives the "Thank you" wave anymore. I know someone who's been driving well over 10 years and they slapped a yellow New Driver sticker on their car and uses it as an excuse to drive like a crazy person. On I-5 I saw a guy texting at the wheel, saw a girl playing a game on her phone at the wheel. Cars without license plates, cars with expired tabs. People driving in the Bus Only lane, people driving with high beams. Motorcycle lane splitting. Witnessed illegal left turns from the far right lane and people driving down the yellow center lane. A lot of these habits and behaviors didn't happen when I first started driving. Seems like the WA DOL manual doesn't apply anymore. Unwritten driving rules taught and passed down by old school Seattleites are fizzling out. Those OGs have moved to Clark County near the WA/OR border, Eastern WA, out of state, and out of country. Gas is over $6+ a gallon and if theres an event near the stadiums parking can be between $70-$120. So if someone asks me why I take public transit, I have many reasons why. I take the light rail when my destination is near a station. I take it for peace of mind. I take it to save money. I've become mindful of my carbon footprint. The 2 Line trains from the Eastside are newer and cleaner than the workhorse 1 Line trains. There's the occasional smelly person, the sleeper, and the tweaker but I know have a choice to sit or stand away from them or get up and move. No fare gates or platform screen doors at the stations. Signage and announcements could be better too. As for the near future, I want to attend roll out celebrations for the Graham St. and Boeing Access Road infill stations. I'm also looking forward to the West Seattle and Tacoma expansions.

Overall pretty good with my experiences with Link. On our trips to Seattle if we are planning to…read morejust go to neighborhoods where the train stops through then we definitely utilize that over driving. There are a lot of shortened operation times due to upgrades, maintenance and expansion. As large as the Seattle metro area is I'm surprised there wasn't public transit train installed and with good coverage of stops long ago. But it seems to be happening now. I think of Campbell Scott in the movie Singles and how his plan gets shot down for a broader commute expansion with trains for a plan he submitted. It almost feels like an inside joke and maybe it always was or has been for a long time living in the metro area. Recently we rode on the new expansion that goes to Federal Way. We rode the train up from the large transit center and garage there and it was nice and smooth. A bit long but so much less stress not having to drive. I have my Orca Card handy with me and it's easy on and easy off. Overall good experiences with this train system!

The 250 line is always late. I'd say it's a joke but I think they are trying to be so late ALL the…read moretime. And they don't seem to care

The Kirkland Transit Center is located in downtown Kirkland, close to the marina. It's location…read moreand easy accessibility make me a fan of this transit center. I've taken the bus a few times here, and it's always been an easy process. Compared to other transit centers, this one doesn't feel as populated. I've never had to wait in a line to get on the bus from here. Also, all of the posts are marked, to indicate where to wait at for a particular route/bus. It's an easy process. I just love that this transit center is downtown, with bus routes from Seattle and other Eastside suburbs. It's accessible, easy, and never busy. Plus, cars can also use the lanes that the buses use for pick-ups and whatnot.

This is definitely one of the better transit centers in the Kong country area…read more Plane and simple there is little trash out and about. The routs that come here go to Seattle, Bellevue and some local areas. The parking looks clean and fee of bums. The only stop that seems a little shady at nights is where the Bline to Bellevue stops. During the day there are lots of people out walking and it looks very nice. I would recommend using this transit station))- Something to not is that all the bus routes require masks. Oh and one more thing, there is no restrooms available. Or I did not see any(

Since Bellevue Transit Center has a yelp page, Redmond TC should have one too!…read more I like Remond TC. It is conveniently located. Its park & ride is also very easy for people to park their cars and hop on the buses. I think this TC is slightly more confusing than the Bellevue Transit Center. E.g, bus 221 going to different directions leave the same Bay area. Otherwise, this transit center is pretty cool.

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 have mixed feelings about this transit center. On the plus side, it's very conveniently located…read morein the downtown area and allows for multiple connects to get you where you need to go. There's also a fairly large parking garage so you don't have to fight for parking. The down side is that this place is pretty dirty and I regularly feel bad for my shoes. Smells like pee a lot of the time. Definitely watch where you walk! There are definitely some...colourful...characters here, especially at night, but I've never felt like I was in danger so that's always something to enjoy. Overall I'd highly prefer to drive or Uber, but when using transit this station will help you get you where you need to go.

RTC is decent but not as clean as the other transit centers. Connections are excellent. You will…read moreoccasionally run into the Bible group in the mornings. Food options nearby are decent. There are quite a bit of unsavory characters at all times. So be careful of your stuff. Nice fountain with sitting area. Local PD does their rounds once in a while to keep the peace. Transit parking is convenient. Tuesday afternoons is the nearby farmers market that is worth checking out.

Lots of space during this COVID Great view from 5th level…read more Clean And many buss still serving this PR. I like to go up and down on the stairs before getting on the bus. Their is always plenty of room on any level you want, also entry on both sides of the road. Definitely one of the better PR out here' by the way usually no bums around))))

UNSPOKEN RULE of public transit centers in Seattle: Line…read moreforms based on who gets there first. If your bus comes, step out of the line and walk towards the bus. If it is not your bus, walk ahead and continue the former line. That way, everyone respects whoever got there first and there is order. Please don't be that guy. Location is nice and clean. Perfect for ride shares or using the public transportation. Convenient if you're on the eastside and want to avoid traffic during Seahawks or Sounders games. Students often take the 556 or 271 to the University of Washington. In the early mornings you'll find lots of commuters who take advantage of the express buses to go into downtown Seattle. No public bathrooms at this location. On a clear day, you can get great views of the mountains when you climb to the top of the parking deck. Walking distance from the Issaquah Highlands shops, movie theater, and restaurants!

I was so impressed with this Eagle Shuttle Service (Bellevue Airport Shuttle)…read more I was planning a trip to Bellevue and the fare to take an Uber from the airport to the Hilton Bellevue was over $100! That was more than my airfare to get from Orange County! So the bargain shopper in me decided to look for a Shuttle and I immediately found Eagle Shuttle Service! $30 Flat Rate! No luggage restriction (I only had a carry on) and so with tip ($6) and tax I saved over $70 and You should too!!! I called them prior to my flight to ask which one they one they thought I should get on, 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM, according to my flight schedule. And the lady that answered, Helen, was so nice she even offered to call me back with an answer after speaking with a driver. She was so helpful that I did not hesitate to book the shuttle! They give you Very detailed instructions on how to find the pick up area and I found that very easy to do. I had never been to the SEA-TAC airport and I found my way quite easily. I then called just to make sure that I was in the right spot. The man was very nice. My shuttle arrived, the driver, Ahmad, hopped right out, put bag my bag in the back, opened the door to a very clean van and off we went! It was just me and him! Just like being in an over sized Uber or Lyft! (that would have cost a lot more!) And fortunately for me they go to 5 Hotels in Bellevue and the first one is the Hilton Bellevue, where I was staying! SCORE!!! The ride was pleasant, my driver friendly and informative! I HIGHLY recommend Eagle Shuttle Service, if you are staying in the Bellevue area at any of the 5 hotels they service! Book your reservation without hesitation and save yourself lots of money to spend on your trip instead! Thank you Eagle Shuttle Service for a wonderful start to my trip to Bellevue!

Best airport shuttle service ever!!! I accidentally booked the wrong direction from SeaTac to…read moreBellevue which was supposed to be the other way around. What's worse ApplePay automatically input a wrong number so they weren't able to reach me. The shuttle driver tried contact me multiple times and headed to SeaTac first just in case, when I finally called him he immediately headed back towards Bellevue and picked me up at the right location. I made the flight in time. It took them twice the drive but he didn't give up reaching me and even rejected my offer for a gratuity. Really moved by the service!! Will stay as a loyal customer. Thanks!!