Sis and I rode the rails for her work and I gotta say, this was quite a charming way to discover…read moredowntown Tacoma. I stopped at the Thriftway just because there was a stop there and got to buy some nice little snackies. As we rode around, I saw businesses I want to try. I had no idea there was a Melting Pot nearby, so I'm gonna take Mom to the station near the Tacoma Dome, take the train there and have our fondue, then have a little adventure riding the rails. Why not? It's cheap and it's fun.

Everyone knows you head down to Federal Way for Korean food. It's pretty obvious once you start…read moreseeing business signs in Hangul off Pac Hwy. Now you can get here by taking the light rail. The light rail connection from Federal Way to Sea-Tac Airport and Downtown Seattle is a big win for the South End. It's pretty convenient since it's close to the I-5 ramps. I know it'll be a drop off point for folks heading to the airport, work and school. The best thing about the 1 line is that it takes you right into downtown Seattle and UW without having to transfer to other lines. Plus, if you get on at the Federal Way station you'll get first dibs on prime seats. Hi-Five, right? Just like the named art piece at the station. The track feels like the Canada Line SkyTrain from Richmond to Vancouver, BC. No fare gates so fare evasion happens all the time. No platform screen doors like Sea-Tac Airport's underground trains so pay attention and don't fall on the tracks. As for tourism, some people may opt to stay in hotels in Federal Way rather than downtown Seattle or SeaTac. With this new light rail station, it's only a couple stops away from Sea-Tac Airport and less than an hour to Westlake Station/Downtown Seattle. I'm sure hotel shuttles will be a common sight at this station too. I always saw shuttles at the Angle Lake station whenever I dropped fam and friends off. They have public restrooms at this station. Hopefully during Summer 2026 they'll have enough Honey Buckets for stations that don't have restrooms. With all the games, concerts, and special events at the stadiums plus heatwaves there's going to be a lot of beverage consumption. Federal Way doesn't have free on-demand shuttle service like Bellevue. People will still have to use their car to navigate around the business district. As Federal Way grows, I'm curious how the city will shift from being car-centric to pedestrian-friendly. They don't have to reinvent the wheel. They just have to study the growth blueprint of Lynnwood and Redmond, ask them about their successes and failures, then apply whatever fits the needs of this South End community. I just hope Federal Way finds passionate, experienced urban planners who have the best interest for this area. I'm ok if the city takes their time strategically planning growth as long as they're thoughtful about the PNW environment and the people they serve. Anyway, the Federal Way Link Extension grand opening was a fun celebration. Lots of people showed up. Not everyone was able to get on the first NB train though. They had food trucks, activities, and pop-up tents with freebies and swag bags plus they had ST Merch. It was a successful party. Next up? The 2 Line Crosslake Connection.

It is so extremely convenient to hop on the light rail and get dropped off almost directly to my…read morejob. I can go from SHORELINE to Sea tag on the number one light rail, which is great and super easy for me and saving gas. I really can't wait until Federal Way and Tacoma are completed probably it'll take another 10 years but it's definitely gonna be worth the wait On the down side, there are not enough handicap parking spaces on each floor

Using public transportation in Seattle…read more..... My friend told me that we were gonna catch the light rail to go to Lumen Field for the Seahawks football game, and he also mentioned to me that we could also stop by Pike Place Market to "holo-holo", as the light rail would take us all the way to where we needed to go. I guess the light rail system has been used in Seattle for sometime now, as I could see there were lots of rail stations throughout the city. The station that we used to get onto the rail was the - Angle Lake Station, because it was the closest station in proximity to where my friend lived. The Angle Lake Station had a very large parking garage. After parking our car, it was a breeze to get onto the light rail & make our way to Pike Place Market, as well as Lumen Field. I can see how effective it is when light rail is built, & utilized properly. It certainly saved us a lot of money in the sense that we didn't have to look for parking while attending the Seahawks game, as I saw some parking places charging like $90.00 for game day parking. More rail stations are still being constructed, and my friend said he couldn't wait till the rail station in Federal Way is finished.

Volunteers are friendly. The station is clean and well kept. The recorded message on the intercom…read morereflected the wrong info and so the volunteer at the ticket counter had to remind us that the info was wrong.

It's small but charming. A comfortable place to sit with amenities like restrooms, vending…read moremachines, a lending library, scales for your bags, puzzles and magazines so you won't be bored. The place is so charming that I put my name in to volunteer because it's a lovely way to serve your community.

It's so beautiful from the outside but then on a whole other level once you get inside. As soon as…read moreyou walk in, you will notice a large Chandelier hanging from the center of the dome. It is located prominently in downtown Tacoma, right along Pacific Avenue near the Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, and Chihuly Bridge of Glass. From the outside, the building is stately and eye-catching with its large, sweeping arches and brick exterior. From the inside, it's even more beautiful, though, with the largest collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in town - and it's completely free to come in and see it. Photo I.D. is required for entry. Union Station is worth seeing...

The ghosts of trains and travelers still haunt these hallowed halls. In its heyday this was THE…read moremain commuter train station for Tacoma. With the decline in rail service due to a variety of reasons we will NOT go into here, the need for these large cathedrals of transit diminished and the budget money better spent elsewhere. Thankfully the structure was NOT demolished like NYC did to Penn Station and so many other of these architectural gems throughout the country. Instead it was turned into a courthouse. Tell the guard at the door you'd just like to look around, and he will run you through the metal detector and you can wander pretty much at will. One flight down you find a small, and I mean VERY small museum of sorts. Encased behind several in-wall glass cases, you will find the remnants of old tickets, route flyers, and old devices like an old telegraph ticker. Although, I am sure they had telephones when they shut down service in the 60s. I only wish the museum had been more extensive. Or that maybe they would have had an actual train there or something. Dream on. If you really are a train buff and you want to see stuff like that, you can search for train museums here on Yelp, Like the Northwest train Museum. Anyway, I wouldn't go out of my way to go see this, but, If you're in downtown Tacoma and curious like I was, and enjoy older architecture, then, it is worth a look. It's really only about a 20 minute proposition. Oh, there is a giant Chihuly hanging in the main concourse. You can't miss it. Also. apparently they are a wedding venue. So if you're getting hitched (no pun intended) in Tacoma, you might want to take a look too. BTW, if you enjoyed my review or found it useful funny or cool, please don't hesitate to click the little button to say so, or better yet, go ahead and friend me! I Just moved to the Seattle area last October, and need all the friends I can get. So go ahead, press that button, and never miss a single one of my epic reviews in the Seattle area and beyond. Excelsior!

The public transit system here is great. I used the 574 to get between the airport and Lakewood,…read moreand it was great. The bus ran on time and was very affordable, especially considering the same cab ride would have cost 60-80 dollars. I will definitely use the public transportation system the next time I need a ride in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area.

Great place to catch the bus or go shopping close by. But some of the people are just rude and mean…read moreand they will accuse you of anything and will pick fights. Security does a good job and all but they don't even understand half the time how to deal with an emergency.

Public transit center for the Lacey area. 11 routes serve this center, including local service and…read moreExpress service to/from Lakewood and Tacoma.

This is the only bus stop in Bonney Lake and hosts the only bus line that serves the town. This is…read morebasically an extension of the parking lot at the Sumner Train Station. That station has a major parking issue so this allows commuters from Bonney Lake to have easy non stop access to the Sounder train(and an easy ride to downtown Seattle) and being able to park very close to home and not fight for parking in Sumner. Seems like a safe location and cars of any kind will be fine here. Not the easiest to get out of in the evening but hey, you can't have it all.

I'm glad to see this project finally completed! Its a huge improvement to the neighborhood and the…read morecommunity's infrastructure that benefits all residents! This new transit station is a game-changer - easy airport access right from home! Great to see my tax dollars put to good use!

I'm thrilled that the light rail line finally opened near my home! It's been years in the making,…read moreand it's a much-needed addition to our community. The surrounding areas have undergone significant improvements to accommodate this station. Even though it's not packed yet--it only opened on Saturday, 12/6/25--it feels great to have something like this. The entrance to the rail station is open and well-lit, and welcoming. The parking structure has three levels. On the other side of the garage is accessible parking and a few designated spots for passenger pick-up and drop-off. A well-thought-out design. Sunday night was my first trip out from this station, and there weren't many people, however, the presence of a sheriff at the entrance provided a sense of security. On my return trip at 6:15 a.m. on Monday morning, the station was pretty quiet and not as busy as I thought it would be, especially for the weekday commute. The transit security personnel patrolling the area further enhanced my sense of safety. I'm hoping more people will start using public transportation at this station.