Bellevue and Seattle Connect with New Crosslake Light Rail | News

BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 30, 2026–

Bellevue enters a new era of regional connectivity with the opening of Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection, linking downtown Bellevue directly to Seattle and providing seamless, car-free access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and destinations across the Puget Sound region. A world’s first, visitors can now enjoy a scenic view of Lake Washington while crossing a floating bridge on board the carbon-free light rail system, making Bellevue a natural basecamp destination.

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