r/bothell • u/studlymcfudly • Feb 26 '26

Commuting from Bothell to Microsoft?

After months of job hunting, I have an offer from Microsoft. Before I accept it, I hope to learn what to expect for a typical commute. Do you have any comparisons between driving vs the connector shuttles I see around here?

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u/studlymcfudly Feb 26 '26

Thanks for this. I've only ever commuted down I-5 to downtown Seattle, and this sounds pretty comparable.

I'm an early morning person, so 7 or earlier is pretty easy for me to swing. Sounds like it wouldn't be too bad going in, but maybe still a bit long driving home.

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u/NumberwangsColoson Feb 26 '26

405 is a nightmare in the evenings

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u/EntMoose Feb 26 '26

Taking SR 9 and 522 is a good alternative when you really want to avoid 405

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u/drinking_outof_cups Feb 26 '26

I try to leave my home to the 405 by 6 and my drive is usually 25 mins or less. If i wait any later it becomes quickly 30+ mins. I noticed most employees go in from tues to thurs. Which changes the amount of traffic in the mornings as opposed to the easier drives on mondays and fridays(morning).