The train or bus can help you get to the fair | Sumner Sound Transit Station

The Washington State Fair in Puyallup starts Friday, Sept. 5 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 21. Traveling to the fair causes congestion but leaving from Sumner can help.

The Washington State Fair in Puyallup starts Friday, Sept. 5 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 21.

Traveling to the fair causes congestion but leaving from Sumner can help.

Sound Transit is offering fair trains on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 from the Sumner Sound Transit station.

A shuttle will then take you from the Puyallip station to the fair grounds.

If you wish to travel by bus, the Sound Transit bus 578 runs every half hour, seven days a week. The bus route runs between Sumner and Puyallup.

You can then transfer to the Puyallup Connector or walk to the fair which is roughly five blocks away.

According to the city of Sumner’s website, the Sumner Sounder Station fills up on weekdays with work commuters. There will be no parking available on weekdays.