Take Transit to Celebrate Lunar New Year at The Bellevue Collection

This February, the Bellevue Collection is hosting a series of Lunar New Year events featuring performances, activities, and family-friendly experiences.  

If you’re planning to attend, getting there doesn’t have to mean sitting in traffic or searching for parking. Taking transit, walking, biking, or even using Bellhop, makes it easier to focus on the celebration without stressing about the commute.  

Lunar New Year at The Bellevue Collection

Throughout February, The Bellevue Collection will host Lunar New Year celebrations at Bellevue Square, including live performances, interactive activities, and cultural displays.  

Whether you’re attending a performance, meeting friends for dinner, or shopping before or after the festivities, downtown Bellevue is easy to reach without a car.

Learn more about events and schedules here:  

https://bellevuecollection.com/lunarnewyear/ 

Getting to The Bellevue Collection Without Driving Alone

Take the Bus

Multiple King County Metro and Sound Transit routes stop within a short walk of The Bellevue Collection, making transit one of the most convenient options — especially during busy event times.

Popular routes serving Downtown Bellevue include:

• 240, 240, 249, 250, 271
• RapidRide B Line
• 550, 552, 535

Plan your trip through Google Maps, One Bus Away, and the King County Metro Trip Planner!

Ride the 2 Line

The 2 Line light rail makes getting to downtown simple and reliable.

• Exit at Bellevue Downtown Station, walk about 10–12 minutes to The Bellevue Collection
• Parking: Free parking is available at Marymoor Village, Redmond Technology, BelRed, and South Bellevue. Secure bike parking is available at every station.
• Options: Request a Bellhop for a quick, free, all-electric shuttle ride to Downtown Park.
• Plan your trip through Google Maps, One Bus Away, and the King County Metro Trip Planner!

Light rail is especially helpful for evening and weekend events when parking demand is high.

Use Bellhop for the Last Mile

Bellhop is Bellevue’s free, on-demand electric shuttle, and is the perfect first- or last-mile solution.

1. Download the Circuit app
2. Request a ride near the light rail station, a nearby bus stop, or from anywhere within their service range
3. Get dropped off at Bellevue Square

Bellhop is a great option during Lunar New Year events when streets and garages are busier than usual.

Walk or Bike Downtown

Downtown Bellevue is highly walkable, and many nearby neighborhoods are within walking or biking distance of The Bellevue Collection.

• Walk between stores, restaurants, and Bellevue Square
• Use bike racks located throughout downtown
• Combine biking with transit for a flexible trip

Walking and biking are simple ways to enjoy the downtown atmosphere while avoiding congestion. 

Log Your Lunar New Year Trips for Local Rewards

Your sustainable trips to Lunar New Year celebrations can count toward the Choose Your Way Bellevue Rewards program.

Log your non-drive-alone trips, including transit, walking, biking, or carpooling, to earn chances at local rewards.

• Log 30 sustainable trips for a chance to earn a $150 local restaurant gift card
• Log 20 sustainable trips for a chance to earn a $50 local grocery store gift card
• Log 16 sustainable trips to earn a $10 local coffee shop gift card. (while supplies last)  

Logging these trips will help reduce congestion and emissions; while also helping you earn local rewards that support local businesses.