Comments on: Public Transportation in Gig Harbor http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/02/28/public-transportation-in-gig-harbor/ A Blog About Our Gig Harbor Area by Matt Thomson, Realtor (c), Of Keller Williams: 253-226-7595 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:04:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: blueskitten http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/02/28/public-transportation-in-gig-harbor/#comment-776 blueskitten Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:03:39 +0000 http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/02/28/public-transportation-in-gig-harbor/#comment-776 Update - I took the 595 express to Seattle for the first time last week and loved it. I had a five minute drive to the Kimball drive park and ride, got on the bus, ate breakfast, slept, and when I woke up and got off the bus I was three blocks from my office. Plus, riding the bus means no toll. The main downside for me is that the 595 schedule is earlier than I'd like. I can work 10-7, but the last bus leaves at 6:30 am and the last returning bus leaves downtown seattle around 5:30. The sounder train to tacoma doesn't run that late either (which is why I haven't tried it yet). That doesn't leave a lot of options for working late - an express bus to Tacoma (and someone to pick you up at the bus stop) is the only transit solution I've found so far. Update - I took the 595 express to Seattle for the first time last week and loved it. I had a five minute drive to the Kimball drive park and ride, got on the bus, ate breakfast, slept, and when I woke up and got off the bus I was three blocks from my office. Plus, riding the bus means no toll.

The main downside for me is that the 595 schedule is earlier than I’d like. I can work 10-7, but the last bus leaves at 6:30 am and the last returning bus leaves downtown seattle around 5:30. The sounder train to tacoma doesn’t run that late either (which is why I haven’t tried it yet). That doesn’t leave a lot of options for working late - an express bus to Tacoma (and someone to pick you up at the bus stop) is the only transit solution I’ve found so far.

]]> By: Matt Thomson http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/02/28/public-transportation-in-gig-harbor/#comment-774 Matt Thomson Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:33:21 +0000 http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/02/28/public-transportation-in-gig-harbor/#comment-774 Thanks, Renee-- That is truly helpful information. It looks as though they're expanding the Gig Harbor Park and Ride to the old Stroh's field. Much better option than fighting traffic, I imagine! Thanks, Renee–
That is truly helpful information. It looks as though they’re expanding the Gig Harbor Park and Ride to the old Stroh’s field. Much better option than fighting traffic, I imagine!

]]> By: Renee http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/02/28/public-transportation-in-gig-harbor/#comment-773 Renee Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:31:08 +0000 http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/02/28/public-transportation-in-gig-harbor/#comment-773 Hi, I've travelled to Seattle from the Purdy Park and Ride for 9yrs using Sound Transits 595 Bus. It's a nice relaxing ride where you can read,conversate and just SLEEP. You can buy a bus pass,tickets or maybe your employer has transit program where they pay for your pass. With the price of gas and the toll going up in July Mass Transit is the way to go, the 595 does stop at the Gig Harbor Park&ride also. Hi,
I’ve travelled to Seattle from the Purdy Park and Ride for 9yrs using Sound Transits 595 Bus. It’s a nice relaxing ride where you can read,conversate and just SLEEP. You can buy a bus pass,tickets or maybe your employer has transit program where they pay for your pass. With the price of gas and the toll going up in July Mass Transit is the way to go, the 595 does stop at the Gig Harbor Park&ride also.

]]> By: Gig Harbor Undressed » Blog Archive » Narrows Bridge Tolls will increase http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/02/28/public-transportation-in-gig-harbor/#comment-749 Gig Harbor Undressed » Blog Archive » Narrows Bridge Tolls will increase Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:33:27 +0000 http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/02/28/public-transportation-in-gig-harbor/#comment-749 [...] posted a blog a while back with some public transportation options from Gig Harbor to Tacoma and Seattle.  Driving (if you discount the odd way that Washington [...] […] posted a blog a while back with some public transportation options from Gig Harbor to Tacoma and Seattle.  Driving (if you discount the odd way that Washington […]

]]> By: blueskitten http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/02/28/public-transportation-in-gig-harbor/#comment-503 blueskitten Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:29:38 +0000 http://gigharborundressed.neighborhoodsundressed.com/2008/02/28/public-transportation-in-gig-harbor/#comment-503 Hi Matt - nice little blog you have here. I'm moving to gig harbor next month (returning actually, as I grew up there). I am going to be commuting to Seattle two days/week, and will be experimenting with both the Sound Transit express bus (from the Gig Harbor park and ride) and the Sounder train from downtown Tacoma. I'll let you know what I find out! Hi Matt - nice little blog you have here. I’m moving to gig harbor next month (returning actually, as I grew up there). I am going to be commuting to Seattle two days/week, and will be experimenting with both the Sound Transit express bus (from the Gig Harbor park and ride) and the Sounder train from downtown Tacoma. I’ll let you know what I find out!

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