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Can I ride the bus for free in Washington?

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

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ORCA cards are not included in the day pass price. Adult ORCA cards cost $3. ORCA RRFP cards are initially issued at no fee to senior riders (age 65+) and riders with disabilities.

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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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Multiple ways to pay 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.

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Ride for free within Bend and across Central Oregon Cascades East Transit went fare free during the pandemic on all fixed route and on-demand services, such as Dial-A-Ride. Ride the bus across Central Oregon for free! While regular transit services are fare free, recreation shuttles still have fares as listed below.

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SmarTrip® cards are used to pay fares on both Metrorail and Metrobus. Metrorail fares are variable depending on time-of-day and distance traveled. Regular (non-express) bus fares are the same throughout the system. Metrobus also accepts bills and coins.

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Some of the best ways to get around Seattle include walking, public transportation, driving, biking, and using the ferries. How you choose to explore Seattle depends on your itinerary, budget, and preferred level of comfort.

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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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Because the system stores value in your account rather than on the card itself, a single card cannot be used to pay for multiple riders.

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