Do you tap on and off ORCA?

Tap on. When you reach your destination, make sure you tap off and listen for the two beeps. On buses, tap the reader by the driver when you board. On the T Line, tap your ORCA card on the yellow card reader before you board. No need to tap off a ride on the bus or the T Line.



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Using ORCA to pay your bus fare is an easy “one and done” – just tap on. That's it! There's no need to tap off when riding the bus. If you're transferring to another bus, just tap on when you board the next time within two hours.

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ORCA cards cannot be tapped multiple times on a single journey and each rider must tap their own ORCA card. Assistance with Metro bus routes and schedules can be found at Metro's website.

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Visit myORCA.com to get additional cards. Your phone cannot currently function as your ORCA card. You still need an ORCA card to pay your fare. Tap-to-pay functionality using the app will be available for riders starting in 2023, but is not currently an option.

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An RRFP ORCA Cards is not transferable.

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Transfer your existing fare onto a new TAP card by calling (866) 827-8646. Be sure to tap your new card within 25 days to complete the fare transfer. You'll find more helpful information on our FAQs page.

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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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