Paying with ORCAWith 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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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).
In the new system, each rider will need their own ORCA card to ride and pay their fare. 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.
ORCA Multifamily Development Passport expand_moreThis 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.
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.
Ferry Reservations and CostWhile 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).
Adult water taxi fare is $5.75 one way ($5.00 with an ORCA card), and remember youth are now free on the Water Taxi! There are also fare options available to reduce the cost of riding the Water Taxi.
The Bainbridge Island ferry is a must if you are visiting Seattle. We went to the island for the day, had a wonderful lunch and wandered around downtown. It was a clear sunny day and we had a breath taking view of Mount Olympia (Olympus) from the ferry.
That said, some ferries sell out, or require you to reserve a spot in advance (especially if you bring a vehicle). Tickets are often more expensive when purchased at the last minute, so by planning ahead and buying your tickets online you can likely save some money.
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).
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.