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Mountlake Terrace Light Rail Arrival Times

1 LineLight Rail Station · Seattle, WA

Mountlake Terrace station is located in Mountlake Terrace, a suburban community between Seattle and Lynnwood with a large park-and-ride. Served by the 1 Line, this station connects riders to destinations across the Seattle metro area. Whether you're heading to work, catching a flight at SeaTac, or exploring the city, knowing when the next train arrives saves you time and stress.

Live Arrivals

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1 LineLynnwood City Center
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2 LineLynnwood City Center
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1 LineLynnwood City Center
9 min
2 LineDowntown Redmond
5 min
2 LineDowntown Redmond
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2 LineDowntown Redmond
21 min
1 LineFederal Way Downtown
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1 LineFederal Way Downtown
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1 LineFederal Way Downtown
25 min

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Mountlake Terrace Station Overview

Mountlake Terrace is served by the 1 Line. Trains run every 8 minutes during peak hours and every 10-15 minutes during off-peak times and weekends. Service starts around 5:00 AM (6:00 AM on Sundays) and runs until approximately midnight. The station has platforms for both directions of travel, and real-time arrival signs are posted on the platform.

When Should You Leave?

That depends on how far you are from the stop. A common mistake is checking the arrival time but not accounting for your walk. If Mountlake Terrace is a 5-minute walk from your home and the next light rail is 7 minutes away, you need to leave now — not in 2 minutes. Real-time arrival displays help by giving you a constant, glanceable countdown so you can time your departure without repeatedly checking an app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next light rail at Mountlake Terrace?
The arrival board on this page shows live light rail arrival times at Mountlake Terrace, updated every 60 seconds with real-time data from Sound Transit's vehicle tracking system. You'll see accurate minute-by-minute countdowns rather than the static published schedule. If a light rail is running late or ahead of schedule, the times here reflect that immediately. A green indicator means the arrival is being actively tracked in real time.
What light rail lines serve Mountlake Terrace?
Mountlake Terrace is served by the 1 Line. The 1 Line is Sound Transit's primary light rail line, running north-south from Lynnwood City Center through downtown Seattle to Federal Way Downtown. It's the backbone of Seattle's rail transit system, connecting major employment centers, the airport, and dozens of neighborhoods. Trains run every 8 minutes during peak hours and every 10-15 minutes during off-peak times and weekends. You can see live arrivals for all lines at this station on the arrival board above, which updates automatically throughout the day.
How often does the 1 Line run at Mountlake Terrace?
Trains run every 8 minutes during peak hours and every 10-15 minutes during off-peak times and weekends. Service starts around 5:00 AM (6:00 AM on Sundays) and runs until approximately midnight. Keep in mind that actual intervals can vary due to traffic, weather, or service disruptions — that's why the live arrival times on this page are more reliable than the published timetable for planning your trip.
What is near Mountlake Terrace station?
Mountlake Terrace is located in Mountlake Terrace, a suburban community between Seattle and Lynnwood with a large park-and-ride. Whether you're commuting to work, grabbing dinner, or exploring the neighborhood, the 1 Line at Mountlake Terrace puts you within easy reach of everything the area has to offer. Many riders use this station as their primary connection point to the surrounding businesses, parks, and cultural attractions.
Is there parking at Mountlake Terrace station?
Mountlake Terrace station has a park-and-ride garage with over 800 spaces, serving commuters from Snohomish County. If the lot is full, consider checking nearby stations with park-and-ride availability or connecting via a local bus route. You can use this page to time your arrival at the station so you spend less time waiting on the platform.
What are the closest stations to Mountlake Terrace?
The nearest stations to Mountlake Terrace are Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 3, Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 10, Shoreline North/185th, Aurora Ave N & N 200th St. Each has its own live arrivals page on this site. If you're flexible about where you board, checking multiple nearby stations can sometimes get you on a light rail sooner — especially during off-peak hours when service is less frequent.
How accurate are the arrival times on this page?
The arrival times shown here come from real-time vehicle tracking provided by Sound Transit, not from a static timetable. When a light rail is delayed, running early, or experiencing a disruption, the times update to reflect the actual position of the vehicle. A green dot next to a time means it's a live-tracked prediction; a gray dot means the system is falling back to the published schedule for that particular trip.
Can I check Mountlake Terrace arrivals without pulling out my phone?
Yes — that's exactly what NextStop Mini is built for. It's a small, always-on countertop display that shows live arrival times for Mountlake Terrace and up to five other stops you choose. It connects to your Wi-Fi and updates automatically, so you just glance at it on your way out the door. No app to open, no phone to unlock. Setup takes under two minutes.