Are Seattle buses still free?

Sound Transit requires fares on all buses and trains, except for youth 18 and under. Use your ORCA card or the Transit GO Ticket app for touch-free payment.



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As of September 1, 2022, people age 18 and younger can take transit for free thanks to Move Ahead Washington, a statewide transportation funding package. We are excited to bring the freedom of transit to a new generation!

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On Metro RapidRide buses, or when travelling on Third Avenue in downtown Seattle, the driver will always give you a paper transfer when paying with cash. This transfer also acts as your receipt for proof of payment. Keep it with you at all times when riding because a fare enforcement officer may ask to see it.

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Seattle Housing Authority residents may request a free ORCA card by emailing [email protected] or calling (206) 615-3551.

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On 29 February 2020, Luxembourg became the first country in the world to make all public transport in the country (buses, trams, and trains) free to use.

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The Best Ways to Get to Downtown Seattle from Seatac Airport
  1. Ride the Light Rail. If you don't mind wheeling your luggage, this is the best and cheapest way to go. ...
  2. Using Uber to go to Seattle from Seatac. ...
  3. Take a Cab from the Seatac Airport. ...
  4. Use Lyft. ...
  5. Take an Airporter from Seatac Airport to Seattle Hotels. ...
  6. Get a Rental Car.


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Bus from Seattle to Washington from $185 | Greyhound.

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The ORCA card is the easiest way to pay your transit fares in the Puget Sound region. After loading your ORCA card with E-purse (electronic purse) funds, and/or a monthly pass, you're ready to ride! The ORCA card will automatically track paid fares and transfers, so you don't have to.

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In Seattle, you must use buses if you wish to get out into the neighborhoods, including major tourist attractions. Get yourself an ORCA card. We mean this. Yes, it costs you an extra $5, but it will save you a ton of headaches dealing with a thicket of fare policies, overlapping agencies, and transfer rules.

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The ORCA card (standing for One Regional Card for All) is a contactless, stored-value smart card system for public transit in the Puget Sound region of Washington, United States.

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70 line bus fare King County Metro 70 (Downtown Seattle Fairview) ride fare is about $2.75. Prices may change based on several factors. For more information about King County Metro's ticket costs, please check the Moovit app or Metro Transit's official website.

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Sound Transit requires fares on all buses and trains, except for youth 18 and under. Use your ORCA card or the Transit GO Ticket app for touch-free payment. Scroll down for a list of Fares by service.

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You may park at Metro park-and-rides for no charge—first come, first served. Park-and-rides that offered parking permits prior to the program suspension currently do not need permits to park. Select Sound Transit parking facilities offer parking permits. For more information, visit Sound Transit's website.

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Adult, ages 19-64, one-way, currently $3.00, increases to $3.25 one-way adult, effective July 1, 2022. Adult one-way fare increases to $3.50 one-way effective January 1, 2023. Youth, ages 6-18, one-way, currently $1.50, increases to $1.75 one-way, effective January 1, 2023.

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