What is the Easy Loop?
The Easy Loop is a no-cost, ticket-free shuttle connecting riders to and between various downtown health and human service providers. Designed to help riders more easily get to multiple resources, the Easy Loop is small in size, and offers a welcoming, comfortable ride with a friendly driver.
Background & History
The Easy Loop (formerly known as the Circulator) began in 2012 when Seattle’s Downtown Ride Free Area ended. The Easy Loop was created to reduce the impact of ending the ride free zone for low- and no-income individuals and individuals with disabilities who need to access health and human service providers in and around downtown Seattle.
Who is it for?
All riders are welcome on the shuttle, which is ADA accessible. There are no eligibility requirements, and you do not need a ticket to ride.
Where and When Does the Easy Loop Go?
The Easy Loop circulates downtown around a 7-stop route from 7am - 4pm, Monday through Friday. From the Seattle Public Library to Harborview to Mary’s Place and more, the Easy Loop makes it easier for people seeking services to get to them.
You can find the detailed route map, list of Easy Loop accessible service providers, and a time schedule below.
Map of Easy Loop route and stops
Stop 1: 9th & Alder
- Harborview Medical Center
- Outdoor Meal Site
Stop 2: Yesler & 3rd
- ACRS Food Bank
- Compass Housing Alliance
- Downtown Emergency Service Center
Stop 3: 1st & Marion
- Seattle Public Library/WorkSource
- Social Security Administration
Stop 4: 1st & Pine
- Adult Service Center
- Pike Market Food Bank
- Women’s Wellness Center - CCS
- WorkSource
Stop 5: 1st & Bell
- Community Psychiatric Clinic
- Downtown Public Health Center
- DSHS Belltown Community Services Office
Stop 6: Virginia & 9th
- Mary’s Place
- Urban Rest Stop
- YouthCare Orion Center
Stop 7: Boren & Seneca
- The Salvation Army
- Virginia Mason Medical Center
The lists below provide information on which stops are Easy Loop only and which stops are served by both Easy Loop and King County Metro:
Easy Loop Stops Only
- 1st & Bell
- 1st & Pine
- 1st & Marion
Easy Loop and Metro Stops
- Virginia & 9th
- Boren & Seneca
- 9th & Alder
- Yesler & 3rd
The Easy Loop follows the service schedule shown below:
| 9th & Alder | Yesler & 3rd* | 1st & Marion* | 1st & Pine* | 1st & Bell | Virginia & 9th* | Boren & Seneca | 9th & Alder |
| Stop 1 | Stop 2 | Stop 3 | Stop 4 | Stop 5 | Stop 6 | Stop 7 | Stop 1 |
| 7:00 AM | 7:03 AM | 7:09 AM | 7:12 AM | 7:15 AM | 7:22 AM | 7:27 AM | 7:33 AM |
| 7:45 AM | 7:48 AM | 7:54 AM | 7:57 AM | 8:00 AM | 8:07 AM | 8:12 AM | 8:18 AM |
| 8:30 AM | 8:33 AM | 8:39 AM | 8:42 AM | 8:45 AM | 8:52 AM | 8:57 AM | 9:03 AM |
| 9:03 AM | 9:18 AM | 9:24 AM | 9:27 AM | 9:30 AM | 9:37 AM | 9:42 AM | 9:48 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:03 AM | 10:09 AM | 10:12 AM | 10:15 AM | 10:22 AM | 10:27 AM | 10:33 AM |
| 10:45 AM | 10:48 AM | 10:54 AM | 10:57 AM | 11:00 AM | 11:07 AM | 11:12 AM | 11:18 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:03 PM | 12:09 PM | 12:12 PM | 12:15 PM | 12:22 PM | 12:27 PM | 12:33 PM |
| 12:45 PM | 12:48 PM | 12:48 PM | 12:57 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:07 PM | 1:12 PM | 1:18 PM |
| 1:30 PM | 1:33 PM | 1:39 PM | 1:42 PM | 1:45 PM | 1:52 PM | 1:57 PM | 2:03 PM |
| 2:15 PM | 2:18 PM | 2:24 PM | 2:27 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:37 PM | 2:42 PM | 2:48 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:03 PM | 3:09 PM | 3:12 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:22 PM | 3:27 PM | 3:33 PM |
| 3:45 PM | 3:45 PM | 3:54 PM | 3:57 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:07 PM | 4:12 PM | 4:18 PM |
*Please note that these stop times are approximate. The shuttle may arrive a few minutes early or a few minutes after scheduled time. We recommend reaching the stop 5 minutes early.
How can I find it?
Easy Loop stops can be spotted via our signature signs, some of which are standalone and some paired with Metro signage.
Easy Loop signage standalone and paired with Metro signage
You can also find the Easy Loop by texting “LOOP” to (206) 753-4801. Real-time arrival information can also be found through the Passio GO website or by downloading the Passio GO app on your phone and selecting the “Easy Loop” shuttle service on the app.
Who operates the Easy Loop?
The Easy Loop service is supported by Seattle Department of Transportation, King County Metro, Solid Ground and the locally funded and voter approved Seattle Transit Measure.