Transportation
District Transportation
Seattle Public Schools provides transportation to eligible Arbor Heights students. Visit the Seattle Public Schools Transporation page for details.
Bus Service
SPS operates general and special education buses and to/from Arbor Heights.
- General Bus Routes: 610, 611, 612
- Special Education Bus Routes: 7, 8, 9, 10
Bus Pass (Yellow Card)
At the start of each school year, and for the first few weeks of school, we do not issue yellow cards for students to ride a bus that is not their assigned bus. We will let families know when yellow card requests via the Change in Dismissal Form are available.
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.