Sound Transit fares
Bus fares
Sound Transit has three fares zones based on the counties the system serves. Trips that start or ends at a zone line pay the one zone fare.
One county fare | multi-county fare | |
---|---|---|
Adult | $2.75 | $3.75 |
Youth (age 6- 18) | $1.50 | $2.75 |
Senior/disabled (with Regional Reduced Fare Permit) |
$1.00 | $1.75 |
Paper transfers from King County Metro are not accepted on Sound Transit routes. ORCA cards are accepted.
Link light rail fares
Fares on Central Link range from $2.25 to $3.00 each way depending on distance traveled. Before boarding the trains, buy your train ticket from a ticket machine or use an ORCA card. Central Link uses the proof of payment system and passengers caught without a valid ticket or pass are subject to eviction and/or citation. OCRA card riders need to tap on at a yellow card reader before boarding and tap off after exiting so that proper fare is charged.
Tacoma Link is free.
Sounder fares
Fares on Sounder range from $3.75 to $5.75 each way depending on distance traveled. Before boarding the trains, buy your train ticket from a ticket machine or use an ORCA card. Sounder uses the proof of payment system and passengers caught without a valid ticket or pass are subject to eviction and/or citation. OCRA card riders need to tap on at a yellow card reader before boarding and tap off after exiting so that proper fare is charged.
PugetPass
A regional monthly pass is available to ORCA card holders. The pass is sold at prices range from $18 to $189 for fare values range from $0.50 to $5.25. It is accepted for regular service for various transit providers in the region. If the actual fare exceeds the fare value on the pass, a fare upgrade is required.