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Transportation
Many bodies of water divide Seattle and its suburban areas. Lake Washington, which is about 28 miles long, bisects the city into Westside and Eastside regions. Redmond is on the Eastside, at the northeast terminus of State Route WA-520, which connects Seattle to the Eastside. Interstate Freeway 5 is the major north-south byway on the Westside; I-405 is the major north-south artery on the Eastside. Redmond is just minutes from Seattle's downtown, which includes the Space Needle, Washington State Convention Center, Pike Place Market, and many fine restaurants. Downtown Seattle can be reached easily using public transit.
Metro bus service is convenient and efficient with connections from Redmond to Seattle and Bellevue. Metro currently has several bus routes to the DigiPen area. Bus stops are located by the intersection of 148th Ave. NE and NE 51st St.
Use the Metro Trip Planner to find the best route for you. To purchase a pass, call (206) 624-PASS and use your VISA or MasterCard or visit their website.
All Metro buses are fully accessible for passengers with wheelchairs or walkers. Buses also have bike racks for those with bicycles. Metro drivers are very helpful; if you are new to Seattle and have questions, just ask them.
Getting to and from Sea-Tac
Metro and Sound Transit can get you quickly and cheaply to the airport. Use the Metro Trip Planner and enter "Sea-Tac Airport" as one terminus and your location as the other.
| Convenient Routes | |
| Route #222 | Bellevue, Eastgate, 148th Ave, Overlake, daily |
| Route #230 | Bellevue to Redmond via SR 520, daily |
| Route #232 | Bellevue Transit Ctr. To Redmond, weekdays only (commuter) |
| Route #233 | Nintendo, DigiPen, Microsoft, Overlake Park & Ride, Northup Way, Downtown Bellevue/Bellevue Transit Ctr., weekdays & Saturday |
| Route #242 | Microsoft, Overlake Park & Ride, Nintendo, DigiPen, SR 520, I-5, Northgate/North Seattle, weekdays only (commuter) |
| Route #245 | Factoria, Bellevue Community College, Overlake Park and Ride, DigiPen, Bridle Trails, Kirkland Transit Ctr., daily |
| Route #253 | Overlake Park & Ride, Nintendo, DigiPen, Bear Creek Park & Ride, NE 8th St., Crossroads, Downtown Bellevue/Bellevue Transit Ctr., daily |
| Route #266 | Downtown Seattle, University of Washington, DigiPen, Redmond Park and Ride, weekdays only (commuter) |
| Route #268 | Redmond to Seattle via SR 520, weekdays only (commuter) |
| Route #269 | Issaquah, Redmond Park and Ride, DigiPen, Overlake Park & Ride, weekdays only (commuter) |
| Route #545 | Sound Transit Route, Redmond to Downtown Seattle via SR 520, weekdays only (commuter) |
| Route #441 | Community Transit Route, Edmonds to Overlake, weekdays only (commuter) |
| Please note that route information is subject to change without notice. Verify route destinations online. | |
Fare Rates
Metro/Sound Transit has a two-zone system. DigiPen/Redmond and the majority of King County are located within one zone; Seattle is located within another. Depending on how many zones are involved in your trip and when you are traveling, the fare will vary as follows: Metro 1 & 2 zone off peak (not rush hour): $1.25
- Metro 1 zone peak: $1.50
- Metro 2 zone peak: $2.00
- Sound Transit (Route 545): $2.50
- Community Transit (serving Snohomish County): $3.00
See Metro's Web site to purchase ticket books and monthly, quarterly, and annual passes.