Lynnwood

Lynnwood is a suburban city of 39,000 people (2019) in the North Sound region of Washington State. As it as at the crossroads of I-5 and I-405, it is a bedroom community for Seattle, Everett and Bellevue, and has one of the largest concentrations of retailers in the region, anchored by the Alderwood Mall. == Understand == === Local information === City of Lynnwood Tourism == Get in == === By air === Paine Field, with commercial flights to select destinations in the western U.S., is a few miles northwest of the city. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the largest airport in the region, is about 1 hour south by car or light rail. === By car === Interstate 5 (I-5) runs through the city, connecting to Seattle to the south and Everett to the north. The I-5 interchange with Interstate 405 (I-405) and State Route 525 (WA-525) is just north of city limits. === By light rail === Lynnwood is the north terminus of the Link light rail 1 and 2 Lines, at 1 Lynnwood City Center Station, 20201 46th Ave W. (updated Dec 2025) Adult fares are a flat $3.00, regardless of distance; children 18 and under ride for free. A train runs every 8-15 minutes from 5:00 to midnight. All trains come from Shoreline, Northgate, University of Washington, Capitol Hill and Downtown to the south after splitting at International District/Chinatown: The 1 Line from Downtown Federal Way to the south, via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Tukwila and South Seattle. The 2 Line from Downtown Redmond to the east, via Bellevue and Mercer Island. === By bus === 2 Sound Transit, toll-free: +1-888-889-6368. Has regional public transit routes in King County (hubs in Bellevue and Seattle), Snohomish County (hubs in Everett and Lynnwood), and Pierce County. Buses typically run every 30 minutes on weekdays, more frequently during rush hour. (updated Oct 2024) 512 Lynnwood to Everett Station via Ash Way P&R. 515 Mountlake Terrace Fwy Station and Downtown Seattle from Lynnwood. Towards Seattle weekday morning, into Lynnwood weekday afternoons/evenings. 513 Lynnwood to Seaway Transit Center in Mukilteo. Weekday rush hours only. 535 Downtown Bellevue Transit Center to Lynnwood via Canyon Park, Totem Lake, Bothell and Ash Way. M-Sa only. == Get around == === By bus === Community Transit, 20100 48th Ave West, ☏ +1 425 353-7433, toll-free: +1-800-562-1375. Operates local and regional public transit bus routes in Snohomish County. Buses typically run every 30-60 minutes on weekdays. $2.75. (updated Oct 2024) == See == 1 Lynnwood Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way, ☏ +1 425-670-5732. Features an historical look at Lynnwood, back when the area was known as Alderwood Manor. Heritage Park allows guests to take a step back in time, and visit some of Alderwood Manor's original buildings. == Do == 1 Meadowdale Park, 5700 168th St SW, ☏ +1 425-670-5732. Dawn to dusk. Beach access and some easy hiking trails through a lowland forest. There are many small lakes in and around Lynnwood, for a relaxing paddle in the summer. == Buy == Lynnwood is more a giant mall than a city, and opportunities to shop are endless! 1 Alderwood Mall. The largest mall north of Seattle. (updated May 2025) == Eat == Lynnwood is home to one of the largest Korean communities in Washington. Lynnwood's stretch of WA 99 has some of the best Korean food in the region. == Drink == == Sleep == Best Western Alderwood, 19332 36th Avenue W, ☏ +1 425 775-7600, toll-free: +1-800-205-6935, fax: +1 425 771-3087. Courtyard Seattle North/Lynnwood, 4220 Alderwood Mall Blvd, ☏ +1 425 670-0500, fax: +1 425 670-0555. Residence Inn Seattle North/Lynnwood Everett, 18200 Alderwood Mall Parkway, ☏ +1 425 771-1100, fax: +1 425 771-6602. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Everett/Lynnwood, 131 128th Street SW, Everett, ☏ +1 425-609-4000. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Has 99 rooms that include 2-room suites, whirlpool tubs, and fireplace rooms. Special in-room amenities include Complimentary high speed and wireless internet, microwaves, refrigerators & DVD players in all the rooms. Hotel features include heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, complimentary breakfast buffet, fitness center, guest laundry, and complimentary morning newspaper. == Go next ==