Skip the Traffic. Skip the Parking.
Avoid the stress and take a sustainable ride to the rink!
Your Sustainable Transportation Guide:
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink | November 21, 2025 - January 19, 2026 | Bellevue Downtown Park
There are plenty of easy, sustainable ways to get to the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink! Whether you’re coming from Seattle, Redmond, or nearby neighborhoods, you can reach the rink using light rail, bus, Bellhop, walking, or biking.
Hop on the 2 Line
The 2 Line from Bellevue to Redmond is a 6.5-mile segment of the East Link Extension that includes ten stations in Bellevue and Redmond.
2 Line trains will run every 10 minutes between South Bellevue and Downtown Redmond, with service running from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. seven days a week.
To the Downtown Ice Rink:
Stop at: Bellevue Downtown Station
Parking: Free parking is available at Marymoor Village, Redmond Technology, BelRed, and South Bellevue. Secure bike parking is available at every station.
Fares: Standard adult fare is $3.00. King County Metro also offers several types of reduced fair transit cards. Youth ORCA Cards (free youth transit pass) is available for ages 6 - 18.
Distance: About 0.5 miles from the Ice Rink (roughly 12-minute walk)
Directions: Exit toward 112th Ave NE, turn right onto NE 4th St, and walk down NE 4th St to Bellevue Downtown Park.
Options: Request a Bellhop for a quick, free, all-electric shuttle ride to Downtown Park.
Pro tip: Traveling with skates? The 2 Line trains have open spaces for gear and strollers, making it easy to bring what you need for a fun day on the ice.
Plan your trip through Google Maps, One Bus Away, and the King County Metro Trip Planner!
Ride the Bus
There are over 10 bus routes within 0.5 miles of the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink, connecting neighborhoods across the Eastside, Seattle, and beyond.
To the Downtown Ice Rink:
Common Routes: 240, 241, 249, 250, 271, 532, 535, 550, 556, 560, 566
Nearest Stops: Bellevue Way NE & Main St | NE 8th St & 100th Ave NE | Bellevue Way NE & NE 4th St | NE 4th St & 105th Ave NE
Service Advisories: Bus routes are subject to change due to road closures and congestion from Snowflake Lane (between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square from NE 4th to NE 8th Street). Please check King County Service Advisories before traveling.
Bellevue Transit Center: The transit hub of Downtown Bellevue, consisting of 12 Bays with over 10 different bus routes. Just a 12-minnute walk to the Downtown Ice Rink!
Plan your trip through Google Maps, One Bus Away, and the King County Metro Trip Planner!
Request a free Bellhop Shuttle
Avoid parking altogether with Bellhop, Bellevue’s free, all-electric, on-demand shuttle service. Bellhop is the perfect first- or last-mile solution, and it’s free!
To the Downtown Ice Rink:
Bellhop Service Area: Bellhop serves an extensive service area within a 6-mile perimeter, ensuring no hotspot is out of your reach. This includes the Bellevue Transit Center and the Bellevue Downtown Light Rail Station.
Bellhop General Hours:
Mon – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
How It Works: Download the Circuit app, hail a ride, and a driver will confirm they’re on the way. Please expect wait times of at least 10 minutes, as drivers pick up and drop off other passengers on the way.
Walking & Biking
Bellevue has been designated a Silver Walk Friendly Community by Walk Friendly Communities, and received a walk score of 95, assigning Downtown Bellevue as a Walkers Paradise.
Walk to the Downtown Ice Rink:
Grand Connection Pedestrian Corridor: Enjoy a scenic pedestrian-friendly route from the Downtown Bellevue Station or the Light Rail Station straight to the Ice Rink! This 1.5-mile pathway begins at the waterfront of Lake Washington at Meydenbauer Bay Park, across Interstate 405 and ultimately connects with the regional Eastrail in the Wilburton commercial area.
Bike to the Downtown Ice Rink:
Check out the 2020 Bike Map [PDF], featuring updated citywide and detail maps, safety tips, helmet fitting tips, and updated tools and resources.
Bike Parking: Bike racks are available near the Downtown Bellevue Park entrance for easy parking. Additional bike parking is available throughout the city and within walking distance to the rink. Secure on-demand bike lockers are available at every station!
Multimodal Transportation: Bring your bike on the light rail and the bus! Every Sound Transit train includes dedicated spaces for bikes. All King County Metro and Sound Transit Express buses are equipped with front-mounted bike racks that can hold up to two bikes.
Why Go Car Free?
Choosing sustainable transportation helps you:
Skip parking and traffic stress during busy holiday events.
Reduce emissions and help keep Bellevue’s air clean.
Save money on fuel and parking.
Support a more connected, people-friendly downtown.
Explore More Holiday Events in Bellevue
Make the most of your visit by exploring other nearby events, and travel sustainably while you’re at it!
Snowflake Lane: A nightly parade between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square featuring falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, and dancers (Nov. 28 – Dec. 24, 7 p.m.).
Garden d’Lights: Walk through more than half a million sparkling lights in whimsical shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls at the Bellevue Botanical Garden (Nov. 29 – Dec. 31).
Bellevue Holiday Farmers Market: Find artisan goods, gifts, and treats from local makers at the Bellevue Holiday Farmers Market (November 22, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Get Rewarded for Sustainable Trips!
This November, experience Bellevue After Dark, a month-long commuter challenge from November 15-December 15 that encourages you to explore Bellevue’s vibrant after-dark activities using sustainable transportation.
How It Works:
Sign up for the challenge at bit.ly/Bellevueafterdark
Log your non-drive-alone trips each day for a chance to earn rewards. Log at least 14 trips from Nov 15-Dec 15 and you will have a chance to receive a 10 pack of tickets to the Downtown Bellevue Ice Rink ($250 value) or log at least 10 trips and have a chance to receive a pack of 5 tickets to the Garden d’ Lights ($50 value)! bit.ly/cywbtriplog
You must first sign up for the challenge at bit.ly/Bellevueafterdark and log your trips bit.ly/cywbtriplog for a chance to win. Winners will be announced on December 19 on our social media channels. Instagram: @ChooseUrWayBell or Facebook: @ChooseYourWayBellevue
Choose Your Way Bellevue Rewards program: Earn rewards valued up to $300 throughout the year by using and logging your non-drive-alone travel options. Choose Your Way Bellevue Rewards is open to anyone travelling to or from Bellevue!