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2026-2027 Blazer Bus Registration Now Open

The Bush School is excited to continue our partnership with Zūm Transportation Services to provide bus transportation for K-12 students to and from campus. We are also thrilled to welcome back student riders from Epihany and Valley schools to participate in our program.
Beginning on the first day of school, Wednesday, September 2, The Bush School is thrilled to launch six bus routes—our largest offering yet—to better serve our families and expand transportation access across the region.
In direct response to community feedback, we are splitting our North Seattle Route into two distinct routes:
  • Northwest Seattle Route, servicing Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Frelard, & Wallingford
  • Northeast Seattle Route, servicing Northgate, Matthews Beach, Wedgwood, & Laurelhurst
This is a meaningful step forward—and we couldn’t be prouder. The launch of two distinctive routes reflects your voices in action and our shared commitment to cultivating community and creating a more efficient, comfortable, and reliable travel experience for Bush families.
Our existing Blazer Bus routes—Magnolia/Queen Anne, Eastside 520, Eastside I-90, and South Seattle—will continue as usual. Please note one change: On the Eastside I-90 route, the Issaquah stop will shift to the Lakemont Town & Country to improve timing and streamline service. 
We invite you to explore detailed route information, stop locations, and other key updates on our Bus Transportation page.

ROUTES

Currently, The Bush School is offering six routes for families with the planned stops as described below. Click the links to view the routes through Google Maps. 
South Seattle Route:
  • Renton
  • Rainier Beach
  • Columbia City
  • The Bush School
Eastside 520 Route:
  • Redmond
  • North Kirkland
  • South Kirkland
  • The Bush School
Eastside I-90 Route:
  • Lakemont, Town & Country
  • South Bellevue
  • Mercer Island
  • Mt. Baker
  • The Bush School
Magnolia/Queen Anne Route:
  • Magnolia 
  • North Queen Anne
  • South Queen Anne
  • The Bush School
Northwest Seattle Route:
  • Fred Meyer Greenwood
  • PNA Phinney Center Campus
  • Flamingo Lot
  • QFC Wallingford
  • St Demetrios Orthodox
Northeast Seattle Route: 
  • Safeway at 15th Ave
  • Meadowbrook Community Center
  • Safeway at 35th Ave
  • Metropolitan Market
These routes and stops are subject to change based on demand and feedback throughout the 2026-2027 academic year as our program continues to develop.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

The anticipated start time for each route in the morning ranges from 7:00 to 7:15 a.m. and arrives at The Bush School by 8:05 a.m. Afternoon bus service will depart Bush at 3:45 p.m. Supervision through the Extended Day Program will be offered at no charge for Lower and Middle School students who take the Blazer Bus while waiting for school to start or the bus to depart.

COST & FINANCIAL AID

There is a cost associated with the Blazer Bus Program, including multiple registration options at different price points. Families registering more than one student will be eligible for a fifty percent discount on each additional student.
Students who receive financial aid will have the same percentage of financial aid that is applied to tuition applied to the cost of the bus service. If you have any questions regarding financial aid, contact Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid Adam Choice. 

PROGRAM OPTIONS

MORNING OPEN: Students will be registered to ride the bus to campus in the morning only; students will take alternate transportation from campus in the afternoons.
  • Semester Cost: $850/semester
  • Year-Long Cost: $1,400/year
MORNING AND AFTERNOON: Students will be registered to ride the bus both to campus in the mornings, and from campus in the afternoons.
  • Semester Cost: $1,400/semester
  • Year-Long Cost: $2,250/year
AFTERNOON ONLY: Students will be registered to ride the bus from campus in the afternoons only; students will take alternate transportation to campus in the mornings. Please note that the  Afternoon Only bus service is offered in two-month intervals, intended to layer with the Morning Only Program as after-school activities change - September/October; November/December; January/February; March/April; May/June
  • Two-Month Interval Program: $350

REGISTRATION AND DEADLINE

After you have registered, you will receive a contract from The Bush School Business Office with additional details. 

ABOUT ZŪM 

Zūm Transportation Services provides safe, efficient, modern, and reliable transportation, serving more than 130 districts and 4,000 schools across the U.S. Zūm offers safe rides with highly trained drivers and dedicated customer service. The Zūm parent and guardian app allows families to track their child’s ride in real-time, receive pick-up and drop-off notifications, cancel a ride if the student is not attending school, and view driver and vehicle information for each ride. 
Click here to view a video overview of Zūm services.
If you have any questions regarding the Blazer Bus program and registration, contact bus.service@bush.edu.
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The Bush School is an independent day school located in Seattle, WA enrolling 745 students in grades K–12. The mission of The Bush School is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities

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