Which Redmond station puts you closest to Lumen Field? The 2 Line starts at Downtown Redmond, but the quickest trip to the stadium district starts at Redmond Technology, two stops down the line. The station with the large free garage is Marymoor Village. Downtown Redmond, where the line starts, doesn't have a Sound Transit garage.
Those differences didn't matter much before March 28, 2026, when Sound Transit opened the cross-lake connection over I-90. That opening connected the Eastside 2 Line to the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown and completed the line from Redmond to Lynnwood. Now a Redmond trip to a Seahawks game or a Huskies game is one train with no transfer. The rest of this post covers the three things that still change from game to game: which station you start from, where you park, and which date is on the ticket.
Three Redmond Stations, Three Different Rides
On Sound Transit's 2 Line timetable, a westbound train leaves Downtown Redmond, reaches Marymoor Village two minutes later, and reaches Redmond Technology six minutes after leaving downtown. From there it runs through Bellevue and across the lake to Seattle. Here are the scheduled ride times from each Redmond station to the Seattle stops game-goers use:
| Boarding station | Int'l District/Chinatown | Westlake | Capitol Hill | Univ. of Washington |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Redmond | about 41 min | about 46 min | about 49 min | about 53 min |
| Marymoor Village | about 39 min | about 44 min | about 47 min | about 51 min |
| Redmond Technology | about 35 min | about 40 min | about 43 min | about 47 min |
These times are based on a single scheduled run on the November timetable. Through most of the day the same schedule shows a train about every 10 minutes. After 8 p.m. the gap grows to about 12 minutes. Between roughly 9:30 and 10 p.m. there's a 26-minute break, with Downtown Redmond departures at 9:33 and then 9:59, and after that trains come about every 16 minutes.
For football, the stop that matters is International District/Chinatown. Sound Transit's Lumen Field guide lists it, along with Stadium station, as a short walk from the stadium. Stadium station isn't one of the 2 Line's stops, so 2 Line riders get off at International District/Chinatown and walk from there. For Husky Stadium, the 2 Line continues past downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill to University of Washington station.
That six-minute gap between Downtown Redmond and Redmond Technology may not sound like much. With trains 10 to 16 minutes apart at most hours, though, it can be the difference between catching a train and waiting for the next one.
Where the Car Goes
Ride time is only part of the decision. Most of the difference between Redmond's stations is in parking.
Marymoor Village has what Sound Transit's Downtown Redmond opening announcement calls "a 1,400-stall parking garage." Its parking directory lists 1,403 spaces there. Downtown Redmond doesn't appear in that directory at all. In July 2025, Sound Transit said free parking was available at Marymoor Village and Redmond Technology, along with South Bellevue and BelRed. On its parking page, the agency also says it will begin charging user fees at "selected Link Station park and rides" starting in 2027. So free parking at Marymoor should cover the rest of this season, but it may not stay free after that.
Free parking also means competition for spaces. Sound Transit posted a game-day notice on its Downtown Redmond station page for the November 2 Seahawks game. It warned that "parking facilities fill up quickly and earlier in the day" on game days and asked riders to plan for crowds in stations, on platforms and on trains.
That gives a Redmond household three ways to start the trip:
- Walk or get dropped off at Downtown Redmond. This works best if you live close enough not to need a parking space.
- Drive to Marymoor Village early. It's Redmond's biggest garage, and you lose only about two minutes compared with starting downtown.
- Drive to Redmond Technology. It's the shortest ride to the stadium, and Sound Transit listed its parking as free in 2025.
The Dates Left on the Home Schedule
Since the Seahawks hosted Arizona on Nov. 8, four home games remain between the two teams. Each one falls on a different kind of day, and the trip changes with it.
Saturday, Nov. 21: Washington vs. Indiana at Husky Stadium
Washington's game center lists the Indiana game at Husky Stadium with kickoff still to be determined. It's the Huskies' last regular-season home game. The regular season ends at Oregon on Nov. 28. This trip uses the longest leg in the table above: about 53 minutes from Downtown Redmond to University of Washington station, or about 47 from Redmond Technology. Because it's a Saturday, the free-parking stations open to the public on a first-come basis. Sound Transit's permit-only stalls are reserved only from 4 to 10 a.m. on weekdays. On weekends and holidays they're open to anyone, with no permit required.
Monday, Dec. 7: Seahawks vs. Dallas, 5:15 p.m.
The Seahawks' 2026 schedule has the Cowboys at Lumen Field on a Monday at 5:15 p.m. The Christmas game also falls on a weekday, but this is the only remaining home game on a regular workday, so plan your departure from Redmond around the end of the workday. The ride is about 41 minutes from Downtown Redmond to International District/Chinatown, and you'll need extra time for the walk and the crowd at the stadium.
Sunday, Dec. 13: Seahawks vs. New York Giants, 1:25 p.m.
This is the only remaining Seahawks home game with an afternoon kickoff. It's also the only one where the trip home normally lands in the evening, not late at night. Because it's a Sunday, the weekend parking rules apply at the stations with free parking.
Friday, Dec. 25: Seahawks vs. Rams, 5:15 p.m.
The Rams come to Lumen Field on Christmas Day. Sound Transit's holiday service page shows Link running a Sunday schedule that day, so the usual Friday timetable won't apply. Holidays fall under the same parking rule as weekends, with permit stalls open to anyone. For both Christmas and the Dec. 7 game, check your return train in Sound Transit's trip planner before you leave, since these are the two games where you'll likely be riding home late at night.
The Weekend the Train Stops at South Bellevue
Sound Transit has scheduled a planned interruption for Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15. For the whole weekend, shuttle buses replace 2 Line trains between International District/Chinatown and South Bellevue. Trains keep running every 10 minutes between Downtown Redmond and South Bellevue, and the shuttles run about every 10 to 15 minutes.
That weekend doesn't affect any home game. Washington plays at Michigan State on Nov. 14, and the Seahawks play in Las Vegas on Nov. 15. It does matter for anyone going into Seattle for something else that weekend, like a show, dinner or a trip to the International District. The part of the trip that stops running is the stretch across the lake.
The bus that used to cover that crossing is gone. Sound Transit's fall service change, effective Aug. 29, eliminated ST Express 550 between Bellevue and Seattle and pointed riders to the 2 Line. According to a Seattle Transit Blog analysis, the 11 Eastside and Mercer Island Link stations averaged 12,500 weekday boardings in August 2026. The same analysis found that 550 ridership dropped 52 percent from March to August compared with the year before.
Before Kickoff, on Cleveland Street
If you start from Downtown Redmond, you can get a meal near the station before you board. Yukon opened Oct. 19 at 16421 Cleveland St. in the Rail District, steps from Downtown Redmond station. EatinSeattle describes it as a quick-service steakhouse built around American Wagyu, serving steak plates, potatoes and salad, plus beer, wine and cocktails.
On game day, the trip from there looks like this:
- Pay with ORCA or a contactless card. Sound Transit recommends this on event days so you can skip the lines at ticket machines. On Link, you tap before you enter the platform, and you don't tap off at the end.
- Know the fare. An adult 1 Line or 2 Line ride costs $3 each way. Sound Transit's $6 regional day pass covers eligible rides costing $3 or less, so a round trip to the stadium costs the same as the pass.
- Get off at International District/Chinatown for Lumen Field, or stay on to University of Washington for Husky Stadium.
- Check Sound Transit's service alerts on the morning of the game. That's where the agency posts game-day crowding notices and any track work.
Whether a house is within walking distance of Downtown Redmond station or a short drive from Marymoor Village is one of the details our team pays attention to when we work with Redmond clients. If light rail access matters to you, whether you're buying or getting ready to sell, Pacific Northwest Partners can help you see how it shows up from street to street. Request a complimentary home valuation or schedule a consultation.
