Location & Transportation
There are very limited parking spaces at Meydenbauer Center and the parking rates are considerably high.
Parking rates at Meydenbauer Center are as follows:
6–8 hours: $17 USD
8–10 hours: $19 USD
10–14 hours: $22 USD
Convenient Light Rail Transportation (Line 2)
Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple provides the instructions below for taking the Light Rail to the venue for everyone’s convenience.
The Light Rail Redmond Technolog Station is just a few minutes' drive from the Temple, and there is a four-level parking garage at Redmond Technology Station offering free parking for attendees. The light rail trains to Meydenbauer Center depart every 10 minutes, and upon arrival, the venue is visible right at the station exit, making it very convenient.
- Redmond Technology Station
A light rail station is located approximately 3–4 minutes by car from Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple (Free large-capacity parking available)
- Bellevue Downtown Station
Another station is located directly across from the Meydenbauer Center.
Trains arrive approximately every 10 minutes, and the travel time between the two stations is about 13 minutes.
One-way fare: USD $3
Day Pass: USD $6 (unlimited rides on light rail and buses for the day)
Children and youth under 18 ride free
Schedule Information
Visit the Sound Transit website:
https://www.soundtransit.org/
Under Select line, choose "2 Line – South Bellevue – Downtown Redmond", then click "Find schedule."
Under Direction:
To South Bellevue/Lynnwood — traveling from Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple toward Meydenbauer Center.
To Int'l District/DT Redmond — traveling from Meydenbauer Center toward Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple.
[ Seattle Temple’s Traffic Control & Parking Guide ]
*** Parking at the Temple ***
Our Temple’s Parking Control announcement:
Due to the Grand Ceremony event, there will be traffic control and restricted parking in the temple area
during the ceremonial period which last about 10 days. Only cars with a valid parking permits, including nearby residents, long-term temple volunteers will be allowed to enter the temple parking lot.
Cars without a parking permit will not be allowed to enter, and may only drop off passengers at the entrance. We strongly encourage everyone to carpool, Uber/Lift, or walk to the temple. Please park only in legal parking areas. Do not park illegally in the neighborhood, as it may result in towing and could cause complaints from local residents. Thank you for your cooperation.
Below are some parking places that you may consider:
** Please do not obstruct traffic along 172nd Ave NE, especially near the temple entrance to avoid safety hazards. One side of 172nd Ave NE is a designated bike lane, where parking or stopping is not allowed. Parking is only permitted on the other side of the street if spaces are available. If you
continue south on 172nd Ave NE and pass the four-way stop sign, there are several hundred meters of available street parking along the roadside. We kindly encourage you to park there and walk a short distance — a little extra walking is good for your health!
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Take Light Rail Line #2 and get off at one of the following stations, or drive and park at one of these stations (currently free parking), then take an Uber or Lyft to the temple:
~~ Light Rail Line #2: Redmond Technology Station (1.2 mi / 2 km)
~~ Light Rail Line #2: Marymoor Village Station (3.4 mi / 5 km)
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Idylwood Park (0.4 mi / 0.7 km; a few minutes' walk)
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Cascade View Neighborhood Park (0.5 mi / 0.8 km; a few minutes' walk)
The diagram below is for reference only. Please follow the directions of the on-site traffic personnel:
- Green areas: Parking is permitted if spaces are available.
- Red lines: These are designated bike lanes. No parking is allowed.
- Red dashed lines near the intersection: This is a temporary passenger loading/unloading zone, with a maximum of two vehicles at a time. If more vehicles are waiting behind you, please do not stop or wait there. Continue straight through the four-way stop. After passing the intersection, you may park in any available parking spaces on the right, or briefly stop there to pick up or drop off passengers where permitted.
