Metro Transit 981 bus

Lakeside School - Houghton P&R

Metro Transit 981 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Metro Transit 981 - Lakeside School - Houghton P&R bus serves 10 bus stops in the Seattle area departing from NE 135th St / 1st Ave NE and ending at N Mercer Way / 80th Ave SE / Bay 1. Scroll down to see upcoming 981 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 981 bus times will be displayed. The full 981 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Stops

Wed, May 27, 2026

NE 135th St / 1st Ave NE6:03 PM
1st Ave NE / N 145th St6:06 PM
Bothell Way NE / NE 170th St6:16 PM
NE Bothell Way / 68th Ave NE6:22 PM
I-405 / Juanita Woodinville Way NE6:37 PM
South Kirkland Park & Ride6:49 PM
112th Ave NE / NE 19 St6:57 PM
Bellevue Transit Center / Bay 87:02 PM
I-405 / SE 8th St7:05 PM
N Mercer Way / 80th Ave SE / Bay 17:16 PM

Metro Transit Lakeside School - Houghton P&R map

Metro Transit 981 bus route map

The Metro Transit 981 - Lakeside School - Houghton P&R bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Metro Transit 981 bus to help you plan your trip on Metro Transit. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 981 bus is approaching your stop.

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Metro Transit 981 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 981 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Metro Transit so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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Metro Transit 981 bus Service Frequency

The next 981 bus leaves NE 135th St / 1st Ave NE at 6:03 PM, and arrives at N Mercer Way / 80th Ave SE / Bay 1 at 7:16 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Metro Transit 981 bus On-Time Performance

Want to know whether the Metro Transit 981 bus arrives on time? Open the Transit app and view user generated on-time performance reports for the 981 bus. You can also contribute your own reports on whether your trip arrived on time, late or early. As these on-time performance stats are user reported, they may differ from official Metro Transit metrics.

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Metro Transit 981 bus FAQ

What time does the next Metro Transit 981 bus depart from NE 135th St / 1st Ave NE?
The next 981 bus leaves NE 135th St / 1st Ave NE at 6:03 PM, and arrives at N Mercer Way / 80th Ave SE / Bay 1 at 7:16 PM. The total trip time for the next Metro Transit 981 bus is 73 min.
Is the Metro Transit 981 bus running on time, early or late?
You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Metro Transit 981 schedule by downloading the Transit app.
When does the next Metro Transit 981 bus arrive?
You can see the next Metro Transit 981 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 981 bus.
How many bus stops are there for the Metro Transit 981 bus?
There are 10 stops on the Metro Transit 981 bus.
Is the Metro Transit 981 bus usually crowded?
You can find real-time information on Metro Transit 981 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.
Is the Metro Transit 981 bus currently running?
Find out the current status for the Metro Transit 981 bus in the Transit app.
What is the closest Metro Transit 981 bus stop to me?
Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 981 bus stop to where you are.