Transportation
School Year
Skills Center classes are open to all students, regardless of home high school. Limited district transportation is offered to students who qualify and request it on their enrollment application.
Transportation services for Skills Center students who are determined by the district to qualify for a ride may get yellow school bus transportation from their AM Skills Center class to their home high school or from their home high school to their PM Skills Center class, but not the other leg of the commute. It may be best to encourage student athletes or students with other after-school commitments to take AM Skills Center classes when possible so they aren’t delayed getting back to their home high school at the end of the day. We will let you know if we receive updates to the district plan for transportation.
Skills Center Locations Map for 2025-26
Skills Center Locations Map for 2024-25
Summer 2026
Transportation is NOT offered for Seattle Skills Center Summer courses, unless specified in pre-existing IEP.
SPS Transportation
Seattle Public Schools provides free transportation for students who live within their school attendance area but outside the school’s walk zone.
If a student is placed in a program, such as deaf and hard of hearing services, that is not available in your neighborhood (attendance) area school, transportation is usually provided.
Transportation Eligibility Guidelines
- Elementary and K-8 schools have a 1-mile walk boundary. Eligible students are provided service primarily on yellow school buses.
- Middle schools have a 2-mile walk boundary. Service is either by yellow school bus or ORCA card for the Metro.
- High schools have a 2-mile walk boundary. Service is provided with an ORCA card.
Safe Routes to School
Biking and walking are great ways to get to school. Use the City of Seattle interactive map to find safe walking and biking routes to your school.
Walk, Bike, and Roll to School
Walking, biking, and rolling to school supports exercise, reduces pollution, and connects neighbors. Studies even show students arrive at school more attentive and ready to learn. Visit this page for resources to support you in walking, biking, and rolling to school.
Delayed Bus
Bus routes are sometimes delayed due to traffic, weather, construction, or other situations.
If your bus is late, we recommend your student stay at the bus stop. Please create a plan and discuss with your student what to do if their bus is late.
View today’s bus routes that are reported as running at least 15 minutes late.