Cancelations and mechanical problems and delays every day. Ridiculously unreliable. I can't even…read moregive one star.

Parking is a problem. You either have to be there long before the first train arrives to get a spot…read moreor you can go to one of the park and rides and take the bus down. Most spots at the station are restricted to carpool permits. Going home can get busy in the area especially if it's during the fair. Now if they would only add train rides at night and weekends... I'd really love to go to Seattle outside of my work schedule.

I feel like giving this place 2 stars is generous…read more The station itself, is fine. There are security guards that patrol the area, which is comforting because this area can be sketch... Even at 7 am. I absolutely HATE the garage. I hate it. They only have 966 spots for probably close to 1,300 commuters that swarm this area, so if you want a spot, get there by 6:30 - no matter how inconvenient that time is for you, or what time you need to catch your train. Apparently, Sound Transit has been contacted about the issue and they just don't care. So, I'll continue to keep parking in the "metro van share registered parking only" spots until they wanna add more parking. And if I get a ticket, they can suck a.... You know what.

I transfer buses her allot. It's great though cos it's easy for me to maneuver around in my…read moreelectric wheelchair.

It is so extremely convenient to hop on the light rail and get dropped off almost directly to my…read morejob. I can go from SHORELINE to Sea tag on the number one light rail, which is great and super easy for me and saving gas. I really can't wait until Federal Way and Tacoma are completed probably it'll take another 10 years but it's definitely gonna be worth the wait On the down side, there are not enough handicap parking spaces on each floor

Using public transportation in Seattle…read more..... My friend told me that we were gonna catch the light rail to go to Lumen Field for the Seahawks football game, and he also mentioned to me that we could also stop by Pike Place Market to "holo-holo", as the light rail would take us all the way to where we needed to go. I guess the light rail system has been used in Seattle for sometime now, as I could see there were lots of rail stations throughout the city. The station that we used to get onto the rail was the - Angle Lake Station, because it was the closest station in proximity to where my friend lived. The Angle Lake Station had a very large parking garage. After parking our car, it was a breeze to get onto the light rail & make our way to Pike Place Market, as well as Lumen Field. I can see how effective it is when light rail is built, & utilized properly. It certainly saved us a lot of money in the sense that we didn't have to look for parking while attending the Seahawks game, as I saw some parking places charging like $90.00 for game day parking. More rail stations are still being constructed, and my friend said he couldn't wait till the rail station in Federal Way is finished.

I commute into Seattle through this sounder station on a daily basis and the more time I am dropped…read moreand picked up from this area, I am beginning to realize how dangerous this station can be. From homeless people strung out on drugs, to people approaching you for money, in broad day light around 3 pm, there is a lot of police activity that makes me alert during my daily commute. The morning commute isn't so bad as most of the working individuals huddle together and the transit station worker is diligent with updates but arriving back to the station is a whole other experience. The other day, all of the sounder trains uptown and downtown were shut down due to somebody abandoning a stolen car on the tracks after a high speed police chase. Scary. Also the other day while waiting for my ride, a random gentleman approached me insisting he'd give me a ride. No thanks - creepy and scary.

Kent Station is your pretty average transit center. Plenty of buses that'll connect you to just…read moreabout anywhere as well as the train station. The train platform has plenty of security around and overall the station is fairly clean.

Love this station! Don't know what I would've done without it during the months I've lived down…read moresouth. The Sounder rides in conjunction with the Bonney Lake bus so you'll never miss it. It has a beautiful view of Mt. Rainier also. The Sounder is great and provides a straight shot to downtown Seattle!

The Sounder commuter train is the best thing since sliced bread. The parking options however, are…read morehorrible. If you don't catch the 1st or 2nd train in the morning, you will have to park on the street. And even the street parking is hard to come by due to all the 'no parking' zones. Finally, if you find yourself parking on the street, make sure you follow all the Sumner City parking rules. The meter maids are Nazis and they will right you a ticket faster than John Wayne can draw his 6-shooter. They left a ticket on my windshield once for parking too far away from the curb! It's ridiculous.

Most first-world cities have a metro station at the airport just steps from the main arrivals and…read moredepartures areas and, in harsh climates, fully protected from the elements. In Seattle, by contrast, it's a long walk through ugly exposed concrete areas to a small station equally exposed to the region's cold, rainy weather. A truly brilliant design for cars and drivers!

Really nice train station. Skip the massive craziness of traffic and commuting and save your brain…read moreand time by using the train. If you are a local, your Orca pass works on this.

Another South End station for Sea-Tac Airport drop-offs and pick-ups. It's pretty convenient since…read moreit's right off I-5. If the Federal Way parking garage is full, this station is backup. This long stretch of rail along I-5 reminds me of the MAX Green Line in Portland which goes along I-205. This spot used to be the Star Lake Park & Ride lot. Nothing much going on around this station in terms of retail and restaurants. I had some friends who used to live in this area. It's just a bedroom community. Lastly, they have public restrooms at this station.

I'm thrilled that the light rail line finally opened near my home! It's been years in the making,…read moreand it's a much-needed addition to our community. The surrounding areas have undergone significant improvements to accommodate this station. Even though it's not packed yet--it only opened on Saturday, 12/6/25--it feels great to have something like this. The entrance to the rail station is open and well-lit, and welcoming. The parking structure has three levels. On the other side of the garage is accessible parking and a few designated spots for passenger pick-up and drop-off. A well-thought-out design. Sunday night was my first trip out from this station, and there weren't many people, however, the presence of a sheriff at the entrance provided a sense of security. On my return trip at 6:15 a.m. on Monday morning, the station was pretty quiet and not as busy as I thought it would be, especially for the weekday commute. The transit security personnel patrolling the area further enhanced my sense of safety. I'm hoping more people will start using public transportation at this station.

3 new light rail stations just opened up in the South End…read more The Kent Des Moines light rail station is right off Pac Hwy and close to the I-5 ramps. It's up the hill from the Des Moines Marina and up the hill from the Kent Transit Center and ShoWare Center. It's 2 stops away from Sea-Tac Airport so it's a good place to drop off friends and family here as long as they can manage their luggage. Kent remains a car centric city though. It still lacks all-day express buses to and from Seattle and the Sounder train is super flaky. Sure, taking the Sounder is the quickest way to get into Seattle but commuters might opt for the light rail due to scheduling and reliability reasons. People still need to get to work, school, appointments, lectures, and meetings at all times of the day. Also, if this station keeps cars off I-5, it's a win for the environment. Cleaner air for the Puget Sound region? Yes, please. No transit fare gates here. Payment is on the honor system. Security is inconsistent. Sometimes they'll do something about sus characters & sleepers and sometimes they won't. If you notice sketch activity, have the Sound Transit security number saved on your phone or move to another car if you have to. Use your best judgement. Kind of weird they don't have a pedestrian overpass to Highline College. Seattle has overpasses on Aurora at 102nd and 130th. Bellevue has the NE 8th Street Pedestrian bridge at the Wilburton light rail station. Hopefully the traffic light cycle favors pedestrians at the crosswalk. I could see people running across lanes of traffic because they're late to class. If you're a student or faculty member, just be aware of erratic drivers on Pac Hwy. They also have public restrooms at this station.