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# Thanksgiving transit changes: what North County riders should check before leaving
- URL: https://justabouts.com/thanksgiving-transit-schedules-north-snohomish-2026/
- Published: 2026-11-14T02:53:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-14T02:52:59.000Z
- Description: Thanksgiving brings Sunday bus service, two days without Sounder and a different Friday schedule for Link. Plan both directions before heading out.
- Author: Justabouts
- Tags: Snohomish County, Local news, Roads & transit, #coverage-snohomish-county, #home-timed, #home-until-2026-11-27, #share-FB-image-hashashtags

A Thanksgiving visit or an airport trip can start with a familiar bus stop and still need a different plan. Community Transit will use Sunday service on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Sounder trains will take both Thanksgiving and the following day off.

For riders in Marysville, Arlington, Lake Stevens and neighboring communities, the useful first step is to plan the trip for the actual holiday date, including the journey home. A normal Thursday or Friday timetable can give the wrong answer.

## What changes Nov. 26–27?

These are the agencies’ posted holiday schedules:

__Thanksgiving transit service in 2026__
| Service                                | Holiday schedule                                   |
| -------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Community Transit local buses and DART | Nov. 26: Sunday scheduleNov. 27: Regular schedule  |
| Sound Transit Express                  | Nov. 26: Sunday scheduleNov. 27: Weekday schedule  |
| Sounder commuter trains                | Nov. 26: No serviceNov. 27: No service             |
| Link light rail                        | Nov. 26: Sunday scheduleNov. 27: Saturday schedule |

Check the [Community Transit holiday page](https://www.communitytransit.org/holiday-schedule?ref=justabouts.com) and [Sound Transit’s holiday service chart](https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/know-before-you-go/holiday-service?ref=justabouts.com) for your route. A Sunday schedule does not mean every weekday route runs.

## Arlington, Lake Stevens and Darrington: check Zip, too

Community Transit says its Zip Shuttle operates every day, including holidays. Its holiday page lists hours of **5 a.m.–10 p.m. in Arlington and Lake Stevens** and **6 a.m.–8 p.m. in Darrington**. Use the [Zip service information](https://www.communitytransit.org/services/zip-shuttle?ref=justabouts.com) to check the service area and booking instructions for your trip.

## Heading to Sea-Tac?

Community Transit’s [new holiday-travel guide](https://www.communitytransit.org/news-and-events/article-detail/2026/11/13/making-your-holiday-travel-as-easy-as-pie?ref=justabouts.com) points airport travelers toward the 1 Line and SeaTac/Airport Station, with connections through stations including Lynnwood City Center and Mountlake Terrace.

Work backward from your airport arrival time. Check the bus connection, the train’s holiday timetable, transfer time and the walk to the terminal. Leave room for luggage and any accessibility needs. Sounder’s two-day break matters if you normally use it to begin a regional trip.

For an Amtrak or ferry journey, check that operator’s own departure information separately.

## Before you leave home

Enter your date, destination and desired arrival time in [Plan My Trip](https://www.communitytransit.org/plan-my-trip?ref=justabouts.com). Check the return journey, then look at [rider alerts](https://www.communitytransit.org/rider-alerts?ref=justabouts.com) and [Find My Bus](https://www.communitytransit.org/find-my-bus?ref=justabouts.com) close to departure.

Community Transit’s Customer Care and Ride Store will be closed Thanksgiving Day. For help beforehand, call **800-562-1375** or **425-353-7433**. Friday’s listed Customer Care hours are **8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.**