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University Link is part of a light rail system that will extend about 50 miles through Central Puget Sound by the year 2023. Link light rail will run to Lynnwood in the north, Overlake in Redmond to the east and south of Sea-Tac Airport. With ST3, voters in November 2016 will have the opportunity to extend light rail even farther. Learn more about system expansion.
U Link route
Link stations
Transit Connections
Beginning March 26, University of Washington and Capitol Hill stations will be served by many buses. Transferring from bus to light rail is easy with an ORCA card.
Note: Bus routes effective March 26, 2016.
Capitol Hill Station
University of Washington Station
How to Ride
Getting to the train
The best way to get there is to walk, bike or ride transit. There is no parking. Plan your trip to the University of Washington Station or Capitol Hill Station with our regional trip planner.
How to pay
Paying for your ride is easy with an ORCA Card. Or, you can buy a ticket at the stations. The cost is based on how far you go.
Using your ORCA Card
You can use your ORCA Card on transit systems throughout Central Puget Sound. The card automatically calculates your fares and transfers.
Stay safe
The U Link stations are well-lit and include security cameras throughout. The stations are patrolled by Sound Transit security and transit police.
Plan your trip
Sound Transit’s regional trip planner lets you organize your trip. You can use it on your mobile or desktop.
Ride your bike
Trains are bike-friendly, but space is limited. Consider parking your bike at the station and walking on board.
“Capitol Hill is a wonderful community, but it’s difficult to get there. University Link will be amazing, connecting to both downtown and the UW in minutes. We can’t wait for opening day!”
“This is exciting. Taking U Link trains to Capitol Hill or all the way to the airport is perfect.”
“Being a UW Air Force ROTC cadet and living in the south end means waking up at 3 a.m. for training. When light rail opens, I’ll not only get to all my classes in less than an hour, I’ll finally catch up on my sleep. Awesome!”
“Instead of 25 minutes, getting to work at the UW Medical Center will be a four-minute ride from Capitol Hill. And downtown and the airport are just three blocks away by light rail. Woo Hoo!”
“I’m so excited to finally see light rail becoming a reality. It will promote more foot traffic and exploration between neighborhoods. I suspect more people will leave their cars behind.”