Kenmore Park and Ride

The 73^rd Ave Park and Ride Kenmore Park & Ride is served by King County Metro and Sound Transit. There are several different Metro and Sound Transit routes that will take you east to Woodinville, southeast to Bellevue, west to Shoreline, and southwest to Seattle, including the University District, First Hill, and Downtown. The Kenmore Park and Ride has 603 parking spaces, 12 bike lockers, and multiple bike racks.

Plan Your Bus Ride Using Trip Planner

Use the trip planner from Sound Transit or King County Metro to schedule your trip using public transit. Simply enter your desired start and stop points, and the time you would like to leave or arrive. Plan your next trip here:

• Sound Transit Trip Planner
• King County Metro Trip Planner 

The most convenient Link light rail stations for travel to Kenmore are:
Shoreline South/148th 
Mountlake Terrace

Either station can be connected to Kenmore with bus travel along main highways. 

 

King County Metro Flex - Now Serving Juanita and Northshore

Metro Flex is your weekday on-demand, neighborhood transit service. With one simple app—and just a few taps—you can ride anywhere within the service area, all for the same cost as a bus trip.  Metro Flex offers convenient, fast, and affordable transit right at your fingertips. Plus, you can get where you need to go in modern, comfortable minivans for just one low fare!

Metro Flex has been available in south Kenmore and the Juanita service area for more than a year. Recently, King County Metro expanded Metro Flex to the Northshore region as part of a pilot project. Riders can now use the Metro Flex app to book rides in minivans and travel between locations in north Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace, and Brier, and also travel to south end connections like Kirkland and Totem Lake. Visit the King County Metro Flex webpage to download the app and learn more.

• View more Metro Flex information
• View a points of interest map for the Juanita Metro Flex service area - PDF
• View a points of interest map of the Juanita Metro Flex service area - web version

Kenmore-Kirkland Community Van

The Community Van program is a rideshare program by King County Metro that makes it easier for getting around your neighborhood. The program is driven by volunteers, and anyone may schedule a one-time ride or recurring trips anywhere within 80 miles. Use Community Van to run errands, get to appointments, or attend activities and outings! Learn more, request a trip, or apply to become a volunteer driver (linked page is hosted by City of Kirkland).

Rideshare Carpool and Vanpool

You can help reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and sustain the quality of living in our region by connecting with a ridematch partner by using Rideshare Online. This online system is managed by Washington State Department of Transportation and assists commuters by providing free carpool and vanpool ride matching services. Use your personal vehicle to rideshare with a few co-commuters, or use a van provided by King County to rideshare with 5 to 15 other commuters!

Other King County Metro Travel Options

King County Metro has an array of options for King County, including Accessible Services and ADA Paratransit.

• King County Metro Accessible Services - general information
• ADA Paratransit - submit application to verify eligibility

Biking

Bicycling is a great way to travel around Kenmore for recreation or transportation. The Burke-Gilman Trail is a popular, recreational trail for cyclists, walkers, joggers, skaters, and strollers. This regional trail is also an important non-motorized route for weekday bicycle commuters between Seattle and the Eastside. Along its 20-mile route, the trail extends from Fremont to Bothell and offers easy access and striking views of Lake Washington, the Ship Canal, Lake Union, and passage to points east via other regional trails. The Burke-Gilman Trail provides unparalleled bicycle access to neighborhoods, business districts, recreation areas, and community centers in the area. Kenmore is host to three bike self-repair stations at Log Boom Park (17415 61st Ave NE), the Hangar at Town Square (6728 N 181st Street), and Bothell Ski and Bike (8020 Bothell Way NE).

Water and Seaplane

There’s a reason this well-loved city’s nickname is Kenmore by the Lake! Discover Kenmore and the surrounding area by launching your boat or human-powered watercraft from the Kenmore Boat Launch or ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park and venture out to Lake Washington or up the Sammamish River.

Kenmore’s Log Boom Park also features beach, great for launching human-powered watercraft, as well as a pier for day-use moorage. Or, take off from the water into the air by seaplane at Kenmore Air Harbor. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Kenmore Air offers a unique experience, flying to destinations such as the San Juan Islands and Victoria, B.C. by seaplane.