Everett (Washington)

Everett is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, 28 mi (45 km) north of Seattle at the edge of its metropolitan area. The city supports one of Boeing's oldest and largest airplane manufacturing centers, which includes the world's largest building by volume. == Get in == === By car === Interstate 5 (I-5) passes through Everett from exits #186 (128th St SW) through #198 (WA-529 West Broadway). To get to downtown from the northbound lanes, exit at Exit #193 (WA-529 Pacific Ave City Center). From the southbound lanes, exit at Exit #194 (US-2 Wenatchee/Everett Ave) and follow signs towards Everett Ave. Interstate 405 (I-405) merges into I-5 a few miles south of the city, at Exit 182. Follow signs towards I-5 North towards Everett or continue on the freeway which becomes WA-525 towards the Mukilteo Ferry. US Highway 2 (US-2) merges into I-5 in Everett at Exit 194, just east of downtown. It continues east through Snohomish and Monroe, then across Stevens Pass to Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Ephrata and Spokane in Eastern Washington. === By train === 1 Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave. 6AM-10PM. The Sound Transit Sounder and Amtrak operate from Everett Station at 3201 Smith Ave. The waiting area and ticketing desk for Amtrak are in the lobby of the building, while the ticket machines and the Orca Card transponders for the Sound Transit Sounder trains are inside the building and out at the loading platform. (updated Jul 2018) 2 Sound Transit, Everett Station (first platform behind and south of the building; loading platform can also be accessed directly from the bus transit center (south of the building) without going through the building), toll-free: +1-888-889-6368. Sound Transit operates Sounder commuter trains down to Seattle in the morning and up to Everett via Edmonds and Mukilteo in the afternoons. They also operate additional trains for the Mariners and Seahawks home events. (updated Sep 2022) Amtrak, (ticket desk & waiting room) Everett Station @ 3201 S Smith Ave (second platform from behind the building there are designated paths to allow passengers to walk across the first track from the building to the second platform), ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. The following Amtrak routes serve Everett:. (updated Sep 2022) Amtrak Cascades operates between Vancouver, BC and Eugene via Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Everett, Edmonds, Seattle, Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia, Kelso (Longview), Vancouver, WA, Portland, Oregon City, Salem, and Albany. There are two round trips daily along the portion between Vancouver and Seattle, four round trips daily along the portion between Seattle and Portland, and two round trips daily along the portion between Portland and Eugene. No train departures travel the whole length of the route. Additional service between Vancouver and Seattle, and between Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach. Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago. Between Seattle and Spokane, trains stop in Edmonds, Everett, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, and Ephrata === By bus === The bus transit center for Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit and Skagit Transit is next to the Everett Station Building (3201 S Smith) at the southside. Amtrak ticket desks and waiting area are in the lobby, inside the building: Community Transit, ☏ +1 425-348-7100. Goes out to the surrounding cities and towns of Arlington (#201/202), Aurora Village in Shoreline (Swift Blue); Goldbrier (#270); Lynnwood (#201/202, 512); Marysville (#201/202); Smokey Point (#201/202), Stanwood (#240 from Smokey Point), Lake Stevens (#280), Granite Falls (#280), etc. They also operate Sound Transit buses to downtown Seattle (510), Bellevue (532) and Northgate (Link Light Rail 1 from Lynnwood) form Everett. adult $2.25 (local); $4.25 (S Snohomish Co to/from Seattle); $5.50 (N Snohomish to/from Seattle) and is part of the regional Orca payment system. 201/202 connects Lynnwood to Smokey Way via Ash Way P&R, Everett Station and Marysville. Limited stops along Broadway south of Everett Station. 3 Sound Transit (Bay C1 for Rt510 & 512 southbound, and Bay C3 for Rt#532), toll-free: +1-888-889-6368. Has regional public transit routes including Sounder trains, Link light rail, and express bus in King County (e.g. Bellevue, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Seattle), Snohomish County (e.g. Everett, Lynnwood), and Pierce County (e.g. Puyallup, Tacoma). (updated Jun 2023) Bus routes serving Everett: 510 traveling from downtown Seattle to Everett station via Mountlake Terrace and South Everett Freeway Stations. Operates Monday to Friday with trips heading to Seattle in the mornings and to Everett in the afternoons. 512 traveling from Lynnwood to Everett Station via Ash Way P&R. Operates daily through the day. Transfer to Link Light Rail #1 in Lynnwood to continue towards Seattle Tacoma International Airport through Northgate, University District/Ravenna, Capitol Hill, downtown Seattle and South Seattle. 513 traveling from Lynnwood to Seaway Transit Center in Mukilteo south of Everett. This route operates during weekday rush hours only. 532 traveling from the downtown Bellevue Transit Center in Bellevue to Everett Station via Canyon Park, Totem Lake, and Ash Way. Operates weekday rush hours only. At other times take the 201/202 or 512 bus to Lynnwood from Everett Station and transfer to the 535 bus in Lynnwood. Everett Station is a connection hub for the rural counties to the north: Island Transit 412C, ☏ +1 360-678-7771. Scheduled bus services on Whidbey Island and Camano Island. From Monday to Friday, bus route 412C operates a few trips per day between Everett Station and Terry's Corner on Camano Island. Camano Island can also be reached by taking Community Transit (#201/202 & 240 via Smokey Point near Arlington Ariport) to Stanwood and transferring to Island Transit bus routes 3 (local) or 411C (to/from Mt Vernon). Free. (updated Jun 2023) Skagit Transit 90X (Bay A4), ☏ +1 360-757-4433, custserv@skagittransit.org. Operates bus route 90X traveling south from Burlington via Mount Vernon, to Everett Station. The bus operates multiple times daily. (updated Sep 2022) Everett is an easy stop for many private regional shuttle services and long-distance bus routes: BellAir Airporter, (bus stop) Tulalip Resort Hotel @ 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip (bus stop, east of the front entrance to Tulalip Resort Hotel; hotel is at 88th St NE and Quil Ceda Blvd west of I-5 at Exit #200), ☏ +1-866-235-5247. Goes up to Marysville, Stanwood, Burlington/Mt Vernon, Bellingham & Blaine from Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on one route and west from Burlington to La Conner & the San Juan Ferry Terminal on another. 4 Greyhound & Flixbus, (bus stop) Everett Station @ 3201 S Smith Ave (tickets no longer sold at this location.), toll-free: +1-800-231-2222. Daily 9AM-11:30AM & 2PM-5:30PM. Travels primarily on Interstate 5 between Seattle, Everett, Mount Vernon, Bellingham and Vancouver BC. Passengers transfer to other buses in Seattle and Vancouver to get to additional destinations. Some of the Flixbus routes along I-5 between Bellingham, Seattle, Portland and Eugene are operated by MTR Western while others are operated by Greyhound. Flixbus will board at the bus pullout next to the parking lot, across (west of) Smith Ave from Everett Station, directly south of the intersection at 32nd St /Smith Ave (location of marker). Greyhound will board in front of the building, right side of the main doors of the building. Northwestern Trailways (Northwest Stage Lines), (ticket desk) Everett Station @ 3201 S Smith (ticket desk inside the building, bus stop at Bay B1), ☏ +1 509-838-4029, team@northwesterntrailways.com. Goes east to Lake Stevens, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Ephrata and Moses Lake & Spokane; and south towards Seattle and Tacoma. Passengers transfer to other buses in Wenatchee and Spokane to get to additional destinations. Tickets can be booked with Salt Lake City Express or Megabus. Quick Shuttle, (bus stop) Tulalip Seattle Premium Outlets @ 10600 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip (bus stop is between the administration office and the Addidas Outlet Store), toll-free: +1-800-665-2122. Express bus between downtown Seattle and Vancouver BC. Northbound buses going to Canada only pick up passengers in the U.S. while southbound buses going to Seattle only drop off in the U.S. (updated Aug 2015) === By plane === 5 Paine Field (PAE IATA, also known as Snohomish County Airport) (about 8.5 miles south of Everett). Limited commercial flights with Alaska Airlines' . The terminal, ranked one of the best regional airports in the world, has a rather cozy design with fireplaces and nice chairs and sofas, and waiter service from the restaurants available throughout the terminal (all two gates of it). Everett Transit (Rt #8) provides service to a transit hub at Seaway Transit Center and the downtown Everett Station, where buses to the region can be found. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA IATA, "Sea-Tac" for short) 45 mi (72 km) south of Everett, is the nearest major commercial airport. It is a major Pacific Northwest hub served by a wide range of airlines. Transit and shuttle options from Sea-Tac include: Sound Transit Link Light Rail Line 1 & Rt 512.. There are a no direct Sound Transit buses from Sea-Tac to Everett. The closest option would be to take the frequent Link Light Rail from the airport to the Lynnwood Station and transfer to the #512 bus up to Everett Station or 513 to Everett Seaway Transit Center. If going to the airport by ST 510 (weekday mornings only) you can get off at 5th & Jackson and transfer to Link Light Rail Line 1 at International District (tunnel) Station. BellAir Airporter, (regular bus stop) Tulalip Resort Hotel @ 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd in Marysville (a is at the main entrance to the hotel, the hotel is off of Exit #200 just north of Everett), ☏ +1-866-235-5247. This will take you to points north of Everett (Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Anacortes and the San Juan Islands Ferry Terminal) and down to SeaTac. Ask if they will do a special pick-up or drop off in Everett (proper). Fares are from $25 up to $70 for one way. ShuttleExpress, ☏ +1 425 981-7000. Operates both a shared and private shuttle service between the airport and hotels & residents within the Tacoma-Seattle-Bellevue-Everett corridor and its vicinity. Catch them at the 3rd level of the parking garage. During the morning commute hours (7-10AM), it may not be best to take this transportation if you go to downtown Seattle unless you have a lot of baggage to take care of; the more spacious Link Light Rail trains will get you there for about the same duration or even quicker. Walk-ins are allowed for trips from the airport (shared vans only), reservations necessary for trips to the airport. Downtown from $18. Whidbey-SeaTac Shuttle, ☏ +1 360-679-4003, toll-free: +1-877-679-4003. Nearest drop off/pick up point is at the Mulkiteo-Clinton Ferry Terminal as the shuttle/bus makes it way between Sea-Tac, Whidbey Island and Bellingham Airport. (updated Aug 2015) Bellingham International Airport (BLI IATA) is 66 mi (106 km) north of Everett. Allegiant, Alaska Airlines and San Juan Airlines are the only commercial airlines operating out of Bellingham. == Get around == === By public transit === Everett Transit, (Bus Transit Center) 3201 S Smith (Bus stops are at Bus Bays E, F & I closest to the street.), ☏ +1 425-257-7777. Operates buses within the city of Everett, to downtown from Everett Station (all routes ask driver), to Mulkiteo (Rt#18), South Everett P&R (#29) and Mariner P&R (#2). (updated Aug 2015) Community Transit, ☏ +1 425-353-7433, toll-free: +1-800-562-1375. Operates local and regional public transit bus routes in Snohomish County, except only local routes in Everett. Communities within the county served by this operator's routes include Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Snohomish, and Stanwood. (updated Jun 2023) Bus routes 201 and 202 travel between Arlington and Lynnwood via Marysville, Everett Station, and Ash Way Park & Ride. Limited stops south of Marysville. Transfer Link Line 1 to continue towards Northgate in Lynnwood. == See == === Airplanes === At Paine Field, you can tour Boeing's huge assembly plant where many of their airplanes are built, as well as a few adjacent independent museums. However, if you only have time for one aviation museum on your trip, also consider the Museum of Flight in Seattle's Georgetown, which has more exhibits and is more engaging than the Boeing tour. 1 Boeing Future of Flight & Boeing Tour, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo (I-5 Exit 189, WA Hwy 526 west 4 miles (6.4 km), past the huge Boeing building on your right, then at the 4-way stoplight turn Left onto Paine Field Blvd and follow signs for the museum), ☏ +1 425-438-8100, toll-free: +1-888-467-4777, fax: +1 425-265-9808, info@futureofflight.org. Th-M 8:30AM-5:30PM. Boeing's Everett factory is the world's largest building by interior volume. It is where the Boeing 747, 767, and 777 airliners are made. On the observation deck of the museum, you can watch planes land and take off from the runway, with air traffic control audible on speakers; aircraft are often being tested before delivery to Boeing's customers. $38 for museum and tour ($28 for 15 years and under); $12 for museum only. Reservations recommended for tours. Must be 4 feet (122 cm) or taller. Lockers $1 (for storing items not allowed on the tour). (updated Jul 2021) 2 Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, 3407 109th Street SW, toll-free: +1-877-FHC-3404 (342-3404). Th-Sa 10AM-4PM. Microsoft founder Paul Allen's collection of (mostly) military airplanes and tanks. The museum specializes in restoring historic planes back to flight-readiness; mechanics are typically on-site, working on maintaining the technology and operating condition, and artifacts are occasionally piloted during special events. Free. (updated Jan 2025) 3 The Museum of Flight Restoration Center, 2909 100th St. SW. Jun-Aug: Tu-Sa 9AM-4PM; Sep-May: Tu-Th Sa 9AM-4PM. $5, $3 youth (5-17), kids 4 and under free. == Do == === Theater === 1 Village Theater (Everett Performing Arts Center), 2710 Wetmore Ave, ☏ +1 425-257-8600. The Village Theatre non-profit professional producing musical theatre company. Theatre programs including Kidstage, Mainstage, Village Originals and Pied Piper. 2 The Historic Everett Theatre (The New Everett Theatre), 2911 Colby Ave, ☏ +1 425-258-6766. === Sports === 3 Everett Silvertips, 2000 Hewitt Ave, ☏ +1 425-252-5100. WHL US Division junior hockey team plays at Angel of the Winds Arena from September till March. 4 Everett AquaSox, 3900 Broadway, ☏ +1 425-258-3673. A minor league baseball team that plays from mid-June to early September. They play home games at Everett Memorial Stadium. === Parks === 5 Jetty Island (10th St. and W. Marine View Dr., then take ferry), ☏ +1 425-257-8304. Early July to early Sept: M-Th 10AM-6PM, F Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 10AM-7PM. Parking: $3. There is a free ferry (last return trip 5:30PM most days) –suggested donation of $2 per adult and $1 per child help offset maintenance and other expenses. Call the Jetty Island reservation line: +1 425-257-8304. == Buy == 1 Funko Headquarters, 2802 Wetmore Ave, everetthq@funko.com. 10AM-6PM. The flagship retail store for Funko Pops collectibles, attached to the company headquarters. (updated Jan 2025) Hewitt Avenue Historic District. Hewitt Ave retains several blocks of historic buildings from the early 1900s, with a preponderance of antique dealers, collectibles shops, and consignment markets. (updated Jan 2025) == Eat == Teriyaki Burger Stop, 3517 Rucker Ave East, ☏ +1 425-259-4291. Another great, but ugly dive in Everett. Spicy chicken is known locally as "crack chicken" because once you try it you need it on a regular basis. The menu includes burgers, teriyaki, & yakisoba. $8. 1 Bhu-Ping (previously Taste of Thai), 6600 Evergreen Way (just NW of the Madison St intersection, look for the dark green sign), ☏ +1 425-405-3783. M–Th 11AM-9PM, F 11AM-10PM, Sa noon-10PM, Su noon-9PM. Everett is loaded with Thai restaurants, and Taste of Thai, the predecessor here, was one of the best. Phu Ping carries that on. Great food at reasonable prices. A local favorite for the lunch specials. The custard and sticky rice dessert is a treat found at few Thai restaurants. In the back is a wonderfully well-stocked wine tasting room and store. Entrees about $12. (updated Sep 2017) Lanna Thai, 7825 Evergreen Way, Suite B, ☏ +1 425-438-3888. Lanna Thai is upscale Thai food. The restaurant, including a full bar is beautifully appointed, and the service is uniformly good. The lunch specials are a good value, but the Pad Thai is cooked ahead and inconsistent. Good, but not great. $10-20. Terezia's European Deli & Bistro, 12926 Mukilteo Speedway, ☏ +1 425-513-9846. Terezia's serves meals at four tables along with running a deli counter. Lunch is a rotating menu of three or four Central European dishes - all excellent. The paprika chicken and potato soup are particularly good. $10. The Totem, 4410 Rucker Ave, ☏ +1 425-252-3277. Perhaps the only real diner in Everett. The food is good and freshly prepared, with breakfast served all day. Nothing fantastic, but you won't go away hungry and the price is decent. Family owned since the 1950s with a big, cheesy fake totem pole out front. $8-15. Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant, 12926 Mukilteo Speedway, ☏ +1 425-423-8569. It's in a strip mall, but the interior is pleasant and inviting. Standard Thai menu, good service, and decent prices. Worth a regular visit if it's closer than Taste of Thai. $8-15. Beijing Garden, 3719 Rucker Ave, ☏ +1 425-339-9319. In a town loaded with Chinese restaurants, Beijing Garden stands out as one of the best. Small and cute, with barely adequate parking. A standard Chinese restaurant menu, with very well executed dishes. The hot and sour soup is the best in the area. Lunch specials are a great value at less than $6. $8-15. Major League Pizza (MLP), 2811 Colby Ave St 98201, ☏ +1 425-259-5554. Baseball-themed, family-owned, large space with many large wall mounted TVs. Besides their fabulous hand tossed pizza with fresh made, family recipe, pizza. Plenty of room for a large party and it is the favorite pizza of the Everett Silvertips Ice Hockey Team. MLP pizza is also available at two locations in the Xfinity Arena a few blocks away. They use first class products in their foods such as Boar's Head meats. There are Grinders, Calzones, Breadsticks and more. Delivery is available as well. (updated Feb 2018) == Drink == Scuttlebutt Brewing Co, 1524 West Marine View Dr, ☏ +1 425-257-9316. 11AM-9PM. A family-friendly brewpub on the waterfront within walking distance of Naval Station Everett and the marina. Happy Hour 2-6PM Monday through Thursday. == Sleep == Best Western Cambridge Inn, 10210 Evergreen Way, ☏ +1 425-347-2555, toll-free: +1-877-488-0510, fax: +1 425-347-2554. Best Western Cascadia Inn, 2800 Pacific Ave, ☏ +1 425-258-4141, toll-free: +1-800-822-5876, fax: +1 425-258-4755. Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St, ☏ +1 425-339-2000. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 131 128th St Sw, ☏ +1 425-609-4000. Motel 6 Everett North, 10006 Evergreen Way, ☏ +1 425-347-2060, fax: +1 425-347-1529. Motel 6 Everett South, 224 128th Street Sw, ☏ +1 425-353-8120, fax: +1 425-347-2269. == Go next == Explore the rest of the Seattle region. If you were here for the planes, don't miss the Museum of Flight. Bellingham is the "City of Subdued Excitement". Whidbey Island, a short ferry ride away, has parks ranging from the historic Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve to the beautiful Deception Pass. Everett has good access to the Cascade Mountains, via the Skykomish Valley to Stevens Pass, and the Mountain Loop Highway. Everett is on the North Cascade Loop itinerary.