The Urban Mobility Group understands that every person has a unique set of life circumstances and an individual personality that influence your commuting choices. 

If you consider all of the available options that exist today you can find one that fits you.
Join us for a free personal Plan-Your-Commute session every Wednesday from 11:30 - 1:30

Every day traffic congestion drains your energy while the cost of gas and parking drain your wallet. Most people underestimate the time and cost of driving alone and overestimate the challenges of getting to work without their car.

If you choose not to drive alone just one day per week, it will reduce congestion a whopping 20%.

We challenge you to give one of the following commute options a try, it could bring great rewards to your life!

 Bus

Downtown Seattle is amply served by regional and city bus services. You can always catch a bus that will fit your schedule. King County Metro, Community Transit, Pierce Transit and Sound Transit operate regular and express services into and out of the urban core. You can even ride free through much of Downtown!

 Carpool

By Simply Taking Along a Rider you can make a car commute tolerable. Use HOV lanes, take advantage of great perks Including; premium parking, Flexcar membership and use, home-free guarantee and commuter bonus vouchers. Find out all your Downtown carpool options. There are at least 5 different choices for carpooling Downtown.

 Rail

Sounder Commuter Rail offers rush-hour train service running as far north as Everett and as far south as Tacoma with stops along the way carrying commuters to and from Downtown Seattle Monday through Friday. You can rely upon your precise commute time every trip. Amenities include worktables with computer plug-ins, fully accessible restrooms in each car and cup holders.

 Vanpool

Sharing your commute with others can be so easy! Once you express interest, sit back while the experts identify a vanpool that best suits your timing and route or even set a Vanpool up just for you. Rideshare operations will maintain the van, pay for gas, handle scheduling and find parking, all for an incredibly low monthly cost to you. Professional and relaxing, you won’t believe the value and convenience.

 Ferry

The State-run ferry services are a distinctive part of commuting in the Puget Sound region. Ferry services are tied to city and regional transportation networks so that you can make those final links. Sip a coffee on the deck and admire the view on your way to work-quintessentially Seattle!

 Bike

Metro's Bikestation is one of the many options that is helping to make Seattle bicycle-friendly. All Metro buses are equipped with bike racks to make it easy to combine biking with riding to the bus or consider taking the bus in and riding home. Downtown where police and safety ambassadors ride bikes, you'll feel right at home commuting on your bike.

 Water Taxi

Fun and affordable, this seasonal service provides a direct link from Downtown to West Seattle. The water taxi departs every 20 minutes Monday through Friday with a crossing time of only 8 minutes. 

 Walk

Be truly connected to the energy of Downtown Seattle as you walk the city streets. Seattleites love to soak in the atmosphere while wearing out their shoe-leather. Our compact city keeps most destinations close in proximity. An added benefit-our steeper streets will give you a good workout even as you marvel at the gorgeous mountain and Bay views that can surprise you at every turn.