The fun starts sooner when you take the train! Ride the Sounder train to the Washington State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14 & 21.

Special Sounder trains will run on two Saturdays, to be determined this summer, serving nine stations between Everett and Puyallup. With the money you'll save on gas and parking, you can buy more scones and lemonade. 

Boarding locations: Everett, Mukilteo, Edmonds, Seattle, Tukwila, Kent, Auburn & Sumner

Free connector bus to Fair - Pierce Transit will operate a connector bus from Puyallup Station to the Red Gate. Connector bus service is complimentary when either a Sounder train ticket or ORCA card is shown upon boarding.  Or, it’s a quick and easy walk to the Fair, just 5 blocks away.

ORCA may help save money on train fare.

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The Fair Express is back! During the Washington State Fair, guests can catch Pierce Transit buses with convenient service to the Fair's Blue Gate Parking Lot. Free parking is available at Lakewood Towne Center, Tacoma Mall and South Hill Mall for Fair Express service. The Fair Express bus service will run from approximately 10am to 10pm Mondays, Wednesdays (except Sept. 4), and Thursdays. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, buses arrive more frequently and offer additional service.

Schedules vary at each boarding location; for detailed schedules and fare information, see the Pierce Transit Fair Express flyer, or check out Piercetransit.org.

SPECIAL NEEDS RIDERS - PIERCE TRANSIT SHUTTLE

Specialized transportation is available for registered SHUTTLE customers. Call Pierce Transit at 253-581-8000, option 1, then 2, then 1, one to five days in advance to schedule your trip. SHUTTLE drops off and picks up in the Blue Gate parking lot at the Washington State Fair.

To assist with Puyallup’s traffic control plan, Pierce Transit does not serve stops between 7th Ave & 15th Ave on Meridian except for Blue Gate service. Affected routes are route 4, 400, 402, and 425.

Pierce Transit’s Route 425 is a convenient way to get to the Washington State Fair Events Center. Direct transit service is available from downtown Puyallup and South Hill with trips Monday through Saturday. Stops are located on Meridian to provide easy access to activities at the Washington State Fair Events Center. The Puyallup Connector is easily recognized with its Puyallup Connector logo.

For more information on schedule and fare information, visit Pierce Transit’s website or call Pierce Transit Customer Services at 253-581-8000.

Hop on the ST Express Bus via route #578, with service from Seattle to the Puyallup Station. The Puyallup Station is just a short five block walk to the Washington State Fair Events Center. Now offering service seven days a week!
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For more details, visit Sound Transit online or call (888) 889-6368.