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550 Schedule and Arrival Times

550Bus · Sound Transit

The 550 is one of the most popular cross-lake routes in the Puget Sound region, connecting downtown Bellevue to downtown Seattle via I-90. It's a lifeline for commuters traveling between the two cities.

Live Arrivals Along the 550

Refreshes every 60s

Pike St & 6th Ave

U-District Station Capitol Hill
49U-District Station Capitol Hill
13 min
49U-District Station Capitol Hill
43 min

All 550 Stops

550 Frequency and Hours

Buses run every 10-15 minutes during peak hours, every 15-30 minutes off-peak, and every 30 minutes on weekends. Service starts around 5:00 AM and runs until approximately midnight, with reduced weekend service.

Best Way to Check 550 Times

There are a few ways to check when the next 550 bus is coming. Transit apps like OneBusAway and Google Maps show real-time arrivals. Sound Transit's website and station signs also display live times. For daily commuters, a dedicated display like NextStop shows 550 arrival times on your desk or counter — always on, no phone required.