Lake Washington High SchoolTransportation|Student Parking|Directions
Transportation | Metro ORCA Bus Pass
LWHS students use Metro for bus service to and from school.
Free public transportation for riders 18 and under
Thanks to a huge collaboration and coordination effort by local transit agencies, youth ages 18 and younger can ride transit for free throughout King, Snohomish, Pierce and Kitsap counties!
Process for boarding
Riders ages 13 – 18 are encouraged to show one of the following to the transit operator, if they have it:
- ORCA card
- School ID
- No ORCA card or no ID? NO problem! Simply hop onboard! 😊
- ·Youth under the age of 13 or without school ID are encouraged to apply for a card, with the help of an adult, at myORCA.com
Questions?
ORCA is the agency in charge of running this program. If you have any questions, please visit https://info.myorca.com/contact/ to learn more.
King County Metro bus routes available to the Lake Washington High School community
Students at Lake Washington High School (LWHS) have the option to ride King County Metro to get to and from school each day.
There are six bus routes that serve the LWHS community.
Depending on where you live, you can take one of the following six routes to get to and from school:
- 225
- 239
- 250
- 245
- 893*- Dedicated routes
- 895* - Dedicated routes
*These routes are dedicated bus lines for LWHS students.
Families and students are encouraged to visit the King County Metro website at bitly.com/KCMetroMaps to view the route maps and schedules. You can also visit the Trip Planner site to find out the exact route and times to use from your home address.
Additional King County Metro Bus Information
- NEW! Visit the Metro Matters blog. It has has been updated with a featured focus on students returning back to school, including a 3-minute video with tips on using the Metro.
- The MyStop app allows you to view the estimated time of arrival for your student’s bus can now be used to monitor changes to arrival times during winter weather events. Visit the My Stop App page for information on how to download and use the app.
- Bus Information from LWSD
Student Parking Permits
2022-2023 School Year
- Full-Year Parking Fee is $60 (Cash or Check or Credit/Debit card (no American Express accepted)
- Limited parking spaces available for Students.
- Seniors receive first priority.
- All fines/fees paid and paperwork in order to purchase.
- Parking spaces are NOT assigned, the lot is open. The number on your parking pass does not designate a specific spot.
- Remaining passes available will be distributed through a lottery for Juniors
- Click here to download the application.
- Students parking in the parking lot without a permit will be ticketed ($30 fee).
- STUDENTS SHOULD NOT PARK IN STAFF PARKING SPACES. Tickets will be issued if you park in a staff spot ($30).
- Students may park in Staff Parking Spaces after 4:00 p.m.
Driving Directions
Driving directions to LWHS
12033 NE 80th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
- Take I-405 either north or south
- Take Exit 18 (Kirkland/Redmond Exit)
- Choose the EAST-REDMOND ramp
- Go Right at the first stop light (120th)
- Climb the hill and at the next stop light go straight (cemetery is on the left)
into the school parking lot (Lee Johnson Drive)
Driving directions to Crestwood Park
1818 6th St., Kirkland, WA 98033
- Take I-405 either north or south
- Take Exit 18 (Kirkland/Redmond Exit)
- Choose West-Kirkland Ramp (The 2nd one)
- Go down the hill 85th St.
- Turn Right on 6th St.
- Turn right onto 5th Pl.
- Crestwood will be on the right side at the top of hill
Driving directions to Lee Johnson Field
202 3rd St., Kirkland, WA 98033
- Take I-405 either north or south
- Take Exit 18 (Kirkland/Redmond Exit)
- Choose West-Kirkland Ramp (The 2nd one)
- Go down the hill 85th St.
- Turn Left onto 3rd St.