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Can ORCA card be used on Washington state ferries?

If you ride the Washington State Ferries, you can load a WSF monthly pass on your ORCA card, creating your own Ship to Shore pass, or use your E-purse to pay for individual ferry rides (walk-on fare only).



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ORCA Cards can be used on ferries operated by King County (West Seattle water taxis) and Kitsap County (Port Orchard and Annapolis and Fast Ferry from Bremerton).

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ORCA cards are for use on Sound Transit, King County Metro, Washington State Ferries, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, King County Water Taxi, Seattle Streetcar and Seattle Center Monorail.

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ORCA Multifamily Development Passport expand_more This pass gives residents comprehensive access to transit services in the Puget Sound Region, including local and express bus service, Link light rail, Sounder commuter rail, Seattle Center Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, and King County Water Taxi.

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Q: Do you accept the ORCA card? A: Yes, Kitsap Transit accepts ORCA cards.

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Paying with ORCA With ORCA, your initial fare payment is applied to any participating bus, train, or ferry you board for up to two hours. Both of these stations accept ORCA cards as a fare payment option.

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Payment. We accept the following forms of payment at the terminal: VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards.

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One of the best ways to save money on ferry tickets is to book early. Many ferry companies offer discounts for advance bookings, so it pays to plan ahead. Booking your tickets several weeks or even months in advance can help you get the best deals.

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Ferry Reservations and Cost While there is a fee from Seattle to Bainbridge Island for both walk-on passengers and automobiles, the route from Bainbridge Island to Seattle only charges for automobiles (walk-on passengers and bicycle riders are free).

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Can you drink beer on Washington state ferry? Yep, you can buy a beer on a Washington ferry. But you're still liable for sobriety. Question: I recently rode on a Washington state ferry and noticed that they sell alcohol on the ferries.

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Ready to Ride the Streetcar? Like Mom always said: safety first! Learn how to ride safely. You can pay your fare by using your ORCA Card, the Transit GO app, or by buying a paper ticket using cash or card at a pay station.

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7, ORCA cards can be used to pay for your monorail fare. This makes the already popular mode of transport (with 2 million annual passengers) an even better option for commuters and students traveling between the Seattle Center and Westlake Station in downtown Seattle.

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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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The system currently does not accept mobile payments like Apple Pay. ORCA integration with such systems won't come until 2023. You still need a physical card to pay your fare. Regarding sign-in issues with the app, could you please email us at [email protected]?

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Gray whales feed near Whidbey Island from March to May. Watch from them on the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry. Seals and sea lions are common throughout the Sound, and might be seen on any crossing. Dall's porpoise and harbor porpoise are also often seen.

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When you get off the train and tap off at your destination station, ORCA calculates the correct fare to charge against your card. If you don't tap off, your card will be charged the maximum fare.

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ORCA transfers are accepted within the two-hour transfer window. Paper transfers are not accepted. Full ticket fare is required.

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The maximum amount of E-purse value that may be held on an ORCA Card at any time is $400. E-purse value on an ORCA Card is deducted to cover the applicable fare of a trip less any transfer value (except on Washington State Ferries where no transfer value is recognized).

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