Does Seattle ferry accept ORCA card?

Your King County employee ID/ORCA card does not cover rides on Washington State Ferries. However, King County employees who commute as walk-on passengers on Washington State Ferries can sign up for pre-tax payroll deduction to buy a separate ORCA card loaded each month with a passenger ferry pass.



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

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Seattle Center Monorail accepts ORCA card transfers from other transit systems. ORCA transfers are made electronically. If you use an ORCA card that is loaded with a bus pass or E-purse, you will get a two-hour transfer credit for the fare paid.

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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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Seattle-area trains on Sound Transit's 1 Line were involved in collisions 92 times in 2015-2021, about once per month, based on Federal Transit Administration (FTA) data. There were 21 injuries and deaths, placing Sound Transit 15th of 22 light-rail systems.

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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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An RRFP ORCA Cards is not transferable.

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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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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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There are no turnstiles, so passengers are supposed to either buy a ticket or tap their pre-paid card. But so few riders are paying, fares are currently covering just 5% of the system's operating costs, a fraction of the 40% mark Sound Transit set as a requirement.

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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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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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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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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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The myORCA app works together with the ORCA card so you can manage your card from anywhere 24/7, add funds and passes in real-time and optimize your payment experience.

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