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Can you ride the bus for free in Seattle?

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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How much does it cost and how do I pay? The adult single-ride fare is $2.25, and you can pay with a paper ticket or with an ORCA Card.

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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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You can easily get around Seattle without a car. Places like Pike Place Market, the Seattle Center, the waterfront, and a lot of neighborhoods are walkable.

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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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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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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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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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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 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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