Transportation - Options for Getting to School
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Transportation - Options for Getting to School
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Transportation
Getting to school - there are many options!
Eastside Catholic is committed to being a good neighbor in our local community. We utilize buses, carpools and public transit to minimize traffic congestion around campus and to be mindful of the environment. All students are strongly encouraged to commute to school via bus or carpool. If you need help with bus schedules or carpools, please contact us to discuss the options available to our students.
Bus Passes and Schedules
Carpools
Parking Permits for Student Drivers
King County Transportation
Parking and Traffic Flow on Campus
Eastside Catholic students come from across the region thanks to the convenient school bus transportation. Students can purchase an annual pass, a monthly pass or single-use tickets, as well as morning-only and afternoon-only passes.
Please note
: Stops and schedules are subject to change. Unless otherwise notified, buses will complete their dedicated bus routes while school is in session. The Activity Bus route may not run on certain school days or may run on a varied schedule.
EC offers these dedicated bus routes:
Renton • Newcastle • Issaquah
Seattle • Mercer Island • Bellevue • Redmond
Totem Lake • Kirkland • Redmond
Auburn • Maple Valley • Snoqualmie Ridge • Issaquah Highlands
Our home-to-school transportation program contracts with Harlow’s Bus Service.
Routes & Schedules
Bus Pass How-To
Real-Time Bus Notifications
Lost or Damaged Passes
After School Activity Bus
2025-26 Bus Pass Costs, Routes and Schedules
Bus passes can be purchased at any time during the school year. If a student's schedule changes, please contact
buses@eastsidecatholic.org
to request a change. With notification to buses@eastsidecatholic.org, students can ride a different bus in the morning or afternoon as needed. Occasionally, schedules may be altered to accommodate an alternative daily schedule. These changes and schedules will be communicated in our EC This Month or EC This Week emails.
2025-26 Bus Schedule
2025-26 Special Bus Schedules
Noon Dismissal Bus Schedule
2-Hour Delay Bus Schedule (9:50 a.m. start)
Semester 1 Finals Week Bus Schedule
(January)
Semester 2 Finals Week Bus Schedule
(June)
2025-26 Bus Pass Costs
Annual Bus Pass, Round Trip - $1,975
Annual Family Pass, Round Trip - $2,975
Annual Bus Pass, One Way - $1,050
Annual Express Stop* - $795
Annual Express Stop, One Way - $500
Annual Express Stop*, Family Pass - $1,150
10-Pack of Single Ride Tickets - $175
Monthly Bus Pass - $305
Monthly Bus Pass, One Way - $200
One-Day, One-Way, Single Ride Bus Pass - $15
*Express Stop Round Trip: Board at the last stop (mornings) and get off at the first stop (afternoons).
Purchase a Bus Pass
Student Bus Passes: Zonar Z-Pass
Students are required to swipe their pass (
Zonar Z-Pass
) to get on and off the bus.
All bus riders are required to use a Z-Pass bus card every day.
In the mornings, students scan their Z-Pass when they board the bus at their bus stop
AND
as they exit the bus when they arrive on campus.
In the afternoon, students scan their Z-Pass when they board the bus at school
AND
when they exit the bus at their designated bus stop.
Students are responsible for their Z-Pass and should keep it in a secure location.
Parent Notification System
The Zonar Z-Pass provides real-time GPS tracking of the buses and parents and guardians will have the convenience of tracking their students' bus usage using the
Zonar MyView app
. Please review
this document
to learn more about downloading the Zonar MyView app and activating notifications. The
Zonar MyView Parent User Guide
also has more information on how to utilize the MyView app.
The Zonar MyView app code for Eastside Catholic School is
ESC035
.
Please note: Harlow's will no longer use the RainedOut notification system for bus cancelations and delays.
Students who lose or damage their Z-pass card must obtain a replacement card to continue riding the bus. The first replacement card costs $5, a second replacement card will cost $15, and any subsequent replacement cards will cost $25.
Purchase a Bus Z-Pass Replacement
After-School Activity Bus
Depending on the level of interest, we will run an activity bus route after school to Issaquah, Bellevue, Renton and Auburn. The Activity Bus will depart at 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday; the Activity Bus does not run on Fridays.
The cost of the Activity Bus is included with a regular bus pass, but students must have a bus pass to use the Activity Bus.
Many families at Eastside Catholic choose to carpool. Families who are interested in carpooling indicate their preference in the Online School Packet.
EC offers parking spots for juniors and seniors with limited parking for sophomores. All parking spots require a parking permit.
Please purchase your 2025-26 student parking permit here:
Student Parking Permit
You can pick up your parking permit during the first week of school in the Attendance Office. EC parking is limited to the official parking spaces in the school parking lot. Parking is not allowed in the surrounding neighborhoods at any time.
Metro Buses
Students can utilize public bus transportation provided by Metro King County. Bus routes #215 and #269 stop near EC.
Visit
to see routes and current schedules.
ORCA Youth cards
offer a reduced fare on certain transit systems in the Puget Sound region and are available to youth ages 6-18.
Sammamish Community Ride
Learn about the Sammamish Community Ride program
online
. King County Metro offers an on-demand community ride service in the Sammamish area for the same cost as a Metro bus ride.
These Parking and Traffic Flow Guidelines are to ensure safety and efficiency as you drive to campus, load and unload from cars and walk through our parking lots.
Key Reminders
Use Both Lanes When Entering Campus:
Please use both lanes and alternate merging as directed by signage and lane markings.
No Left Turns During Peak Hours:
To maintain traffic flow, left turns into parking lots are not allowed between 7:30 - 9 a.m. and 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures:
Drivers must remain in their vehicles for safety reasons. Students should enter and exit vehicles only from the curbside.
Restricted Access Beyond the Bridge:
Only vehicles with pre-reserved parking spaces may proceed past the bridge. Please only park in the space specifically reserved for you.
Student Parking:
Students must park only in the assigned parking lot based on their parking permit.
E-Bike and E-Scooters:
Riders must follow all traffic laws and wear helmets at all times for their safety.
For full details and safety guidelines, please review the
Parking and Traffic Flow Information document
. And don't miss the helpful and informative
Do's and Don'ts video
from President Picciotto!
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our campus safe and running smoothly.
Skip To Main Content
Transportation
Getting to school - there are many options!
Eastside Catholic is committed to being a good neighbor in our local community. We utilize buses, carpools and public transit to minimize traffic congestion around campus and to be mindful of the environment. All students are strongly encouraged to commute to school via bus or carpool. If you need help with bus schedules or carpools, please contact us to discuss the options available to our students.
Bus Passes and Schedules
Carpools
Parking Permits for Student Drivers
King County Transportation
Parking and Traffic Flow on Campus
Eastside Catholic students come from across the region thanks to the convenient school bus transportation. Students can purchase an annual pass, a monthly pass or single-use tickets, as well as morning-only and afternoon-only passes.
Please note
: Stops and schedules are subject to change. Unless otherwise notified, buses will complete their dedicated bus routes while school is in session. The Activity Bus route may not run on certain school days or may run on a varied schedule.
EC offers these dedicated bus routes:
Renton • Newcastle • Issaquah
Seattle • Mercer Island • Bellevue • Redmond
Totem Lake • Kirkland • Redmond
Auburn • Maple Valley • Snoqualmie Ridge • Issaquah Highlands
Our home-to-school transportation program contracts with Harlow’s Bus Service.
Routes & Schedules
Bus Pass How-To
Real-Time Bus Notifications
Lost or Damaged Passes
After School Activity Bus
2025-26 Bus Pass Costs, Routes and Schedules
Bus passes can be purchased at any time during the school year. If a student's schedule changes, please contact
buses@eastsidecatholic.org
to request a change. With notification to buses@eastsidecatholic.org, students can ride a different bus in the morning or afternoon as needed. Occasionally, schedules may be altered to accommodate an alternative daily schedule. These changes and schedules will be communicated in our EC This Month or EC This Week emails.
2025-26 Bus Schedule
2025-26 Special Bus Schedules
Noon Dismissal Bus Schedule
2-Hour Delay Bus Schedule (9:50 a.m. start)
Semester 1 Finals Week Bus Schedule
(January)
Semester 2 Finals Week Bus Schedule
(June)
2025-26 Bus Pass Costs
Annual Bus Pass, Round Trip - $1,975
Annual Family Pass, Round Trip - $2,975
Annual Bus Pass, One Way - $1,050
Annual Express Stop* - $795
Annual Express Stop, One Way - $500
Annual Express Stop*, Family Pass - $1,150
10-Pack of Single Ride Tickets - $175
Monthly Bus Pass - $305
Monthly Bus Pass, One Way - $200
One-Day, One-Way, Single Ride Bus Pass - $15
*Express Stop Round Trip: Board at the last stop (mornings) and get off at the first stop (afternoons).
Purchase a Bus Pass
Student Bus Passes: Zonar Z-Pass
Students are required to swipe their pass (
Zonar Z-Pass
) to get on and off the bus.
All bus riders are required to use a Z-Pass bus card every day.
In the mornings, students scan their Z-Pass when they board the bus at their bus stop
AND
as they exit the bus when they arrive on campus.
In the afternoon, students scan their Z-Pass when they board the bus at school
AND
when they exit the bus at their designated bus stop.
Students are responsible for their Z-Pass and should keep it in a secure location.
Parent Notification System
The Zonar Z-Pass provides real-time GPS tracking of the buses and parents and guardians will have the convenience of tracking their students' bus usage using the
Zonar MyView app
. Please review
this document
to learn more about downloading the Zonar MyView app and activating notifications. The
Zonar MyView Parent User Guide
also has more information on how to utilize the MyView app.
The Zonar MyView app code for Eastside Catholic School is
ESC035
.
Please note: Harlow's will no longer use the RainedOut notification system for bus cancelations and delays.
Students who lose or damage their Z-pass card must obtain a replacement card to continue riding the bus. The first replacement card costs $5, a second replacement card will cost $15, and any subsequent replacement cards will cost $25.
Purchase a Bus Z-Pass Replacement
After-School Activity Bus
Depending on the level of interest, we will run an activity bus route after school to Issaquah, Bellevue, Renton and Auburn. The Activity Bus will depart at 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday; the Activity Bus does not run on Fridays.
The cost of the Activity Bus is included with a regular bus pass, but students must have a bus pass to use the Activity Bus.
Many families at Eastside Catholic choose to carpool. Families who are interested in carpooling indicate their preference in the Online School Packet.
EC offers parking spots for juniors and seniors with limited parking for sophomores. All parking spots require a parking permit.
Please purchase your 2025-26 student parking permit here:
Student Parking Permit
You can pick up your parking permit during the first week of school in the Attendance Office. EC parking is limited to the official parking spaces in the school parking lot. Parking is not allowed in the surrounding neighborhoods at any time.
Metro Buses
Students can utilize public bus transportation provided by Metro King County. Bus routes #215 and #269 stop near EC.
Visit
to see routes and current schedules.
ORCA Youth cards
offer a reduced fare on certain transit systems in the Puget Sound region and are available to youth ages 6-18.
Sammamish Community Ride
Learn about the Sammamish Community Ride program
online
. King County Metro offers an on-demand community ride service in the Sammamish area for the same cost as a Metro bus ride.
These Parking and Traffic Flow Guidelines are to ensure safety and efficiency as you drive to campus, load and unload from cars and walk through our parking lots.
Key Reminders
Use Both Lanes When Entering Campus:
Please use both lanes and alternate merging as directed by signage and lane markings.
No Left Turns During Peak Hours:
To maintain traffic flow, left turns into parking lots are not allowed between 7:30 - 9 a.m. and 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures:
Drivers must remain in their vehicles for safety reasons. Students should enter and exit vehicles only from the curbside.
Restricted Access Beyond the Bridge:
Only vehicles with pre-reserved parking spaces may proceed past the bridge. Please only park in the space specifically reserved for you.
Student Parking:
Students must park only in the assigned parking lot based on their parking permit.
E-Bike and E-Scooters:
Riders must follow all traffic laws and wear helmets at all times for their safety.
For full details and safety guidelines, please review the
Parking and Traffic Flow Information document
. And don't miss the helpful and informative
Do's and Don'ts video
from President Picciotto!
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our campus safe and running smoothly.