• To and from Western Washington University by Bus

    ​New to Western, or Returning After Some Time Way?

    Here's a short video and some key facts about riding the bus. 

    • Have your Student I.D. ready to swipe, as soon as you board. Here's​ where to get one.
    • Sometimes full buses will pass you by. COVID-19 may limit our ability to operate as many buses as we typically would. If this happens, thank you for your patience! Your best bet may be to catch a bus that's one trip earlier than you think you need.  
    • Several of our bus stops are within a 10- to 12-minute walk to your destination. If you can walk or bike, please do!
    • Seats near the front are priority seating for older riders and riders with disabilities. 
    • After you exit the bus, wait for it to pull away, before you cross the street. Do NOT cross in front!
    • Unsure about how to load your bike on the bus? Bike to Bellingham Station or Cordata Station. You can practice while the bus is waiting for its next run. 

    Masks are required, and must cover your nose and your mouth.


    Here's how to get to popular destinations from Western:

    • Lakeway Center, including Lakeway Fred Meyer, catch Routes 190  or 196 from the Viking Union
    • Sehome Village, including Haggen and Rite Aid, catch Routes 105, 107, 190 or 196 from the Viking Union
    • Fairhaven (restaurants, shops, trails, etc.), catch Routes 14 or 105 from the Viking Union
    • Downtown (restaurants, shops, trails, etc.), catch Routes 14, 105, 108, 190 or 197 from Haggard Hall
    • To get to Target at Bellis Fair Mall, first go to downtown's Bellingham Station (on Routes 14, 105, 108, 190 or 197 from Haggard Hall). From Bellingham Station, transfer to Routes 15 or 331.
    • To get to Costco or Bakerview Fred Meyer, first go to downtown's Bellingham Station (on Routes 14, 105, 108, 190 or 197 from Haggard Hall). From Bellingham Station, transfer to Route 50.


    Questions? Give us a call at (360) 676-7433. Plan your trip and track your bus in real time​ using BusTracker. ​



    Got questions? Drivers are happy to help you.​

  • Youth Ride FREE!

    ​Everyone 17 and younger rides FREE on WTA! You also ride free if you're over 17, and still enrolled in high school.​

    How to ride:

    If you're not yet in high school, you can just step on and ride. You don't need a bus pass of any kind.

    If you're high school aged, you will need a FREE Youth Pass. 

    You can pick up your free Youth Pass at WTA's Bellingham ​Station. Please bring proof of your age, or your current ​school ID. Or, you can request a card by sending an email from your school email address to buspasses@ridewta.com​. Provide your first name, last name, full birth date and current grade. We'll also need your mailing address. 

    Students at High Schools in Bellingham can pick up their Youth Passes at their ASB office.  

    Note: Youth Ride Free is not valid on Route 80X to Mount Vernon. 

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