Can you pay with card on the bus Seattle?
Ticket machines accept cash and credit/debit cards such as Visa or MasterCard. Or buy a ticket on your phone with the Transit GO ticket app. ST Express buses also accept exact cash fares.
How do I use an ORCA card on the bus in Seattle?
Tap your ORCA card to board
- Tap your card as you are boarding. As you board the bus, tap your ORCA card on the card reader inside.
- Tap your card before boarding.
- Scan your card.
Are buses free in Seattle?
Sound Transit requires fares on all buses and trains, with the exception of Tacoma Link light rail.
Do Orca cards expire?
Reduced fare ORCA cards are free, but replacement cards cost $3. Once you have your ORCA card, all customers can load a pass or E-purse value online, by mail, at an ORCA Customer Service Office or at a ticket vending machine. Cards last 3-5 years.
How much is a bus ticket in Seattle?
Fares
| Type | Single Ride | Day Pass# |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (19 – 64) | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Youth (6 – 18) | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Seniors (65+)/RRFP* | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Children 5 and under | Free | Free |
What happens if you forget to tap off Go card?
If you do not tap on, you may be fined for travelling without a valid ticket. If you do not tap on but do tap off at the end, you will be charged the default fare. If you tap on at the beginning and then forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip.
Can I use my ORCA card on Sound Transit?
The ORCA card is all you need to pay your fare on Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Seattle Street Car, Seattle Monorail, the King County Water Taxi, and Washington State Ferries.
Can I use my ORCA card on Amtrak?
Your ID/ORCA card can be used as fare on specific Amtrak trips between Seattle and Everett.
What transportation pass programs are available for employers in Seattle?
Available for Metro bus, King County Water Taxi, Kitsap Transit, Seattle Streetcar and Sound Transit. Whether your company numbers 5 or 55,000, you can take advantage of our transportation pass programs to give your employees the commuting power and flexibility they need that comes with every ORCA pass.
How do I get around in Seattle?
Seattle has a wide variety of transit options, whether you’re looking to travel on land or sea. While the City doesn’t run the buses or light rail trains, we do run the Streetcar System, and we work closely with other agencies to buy bus service, improve reliability, and make sure people can get where they need to go. Get Your ORCA Card Today!
How much is a single ride on Puget Sound?
Single ride $2.75 Senior/disabled fares (age 65+ or qualifying disability) The Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) entitles senior riders (age 65 or older), riders with a disability and Medicare card holders to reduced fares on public transportation systems in the Puget Sound region.
Where can I use the Seattle Streetcar?
Using the streetcar also allows riders to connect to broader regional transportation networks via King Street Station, Westlake Station, and Union Station. # Day Passes are valid for an unlimited number of trips on the day of purchase, on Seattle Streetcar only.