Tap your card before boardingBefore boarding Link light rail, RapidRide, Swift, the Sounder commuter train, and the Seattle Streetcar, tap your ORCA card on a yellow card reader outside/on the platform. When you ext Link and Sounder, retap your ORCA card to compete the trip.
Can I use my phone as my ORCA card?
When you need to add value or passes, create a new account at myORCA.com or with the myORCA app for iPhone or Android. You'll be able to manage multiple cards, transfer balances, and set up automatic payments (auto-loads). The myORCA.com site and the myORCA app will replace orcacard.com and orcacard.biz.
Can I use my ORCA card on sound transit?
The easiest way to pay for your ride is with an ORCA card, which you can purchase at a ticket machine. You can also buy one-way, return or all day rail tickets. Ticket machines accept cash and credit/debit cards such as Visa or MasterCard. Or buy a ticket on your phone with the Transit GO ticket app.
Can the ORCA card be used on Amtrak?
Can I use ORCA card on Washington state ferry?
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).
What is the difference between ORCA and transit go?
Transit GO Ticket focuses on helping infrequent transit users reduce the usage of cash on buses by providing a simple easy mobile alternative. Current ORCA cards aren't mobile based. There are no intersystem transfers with the Transit GO Tickets.
Can I use my ORCA card on Sound Transit?
The easiest way to pay for your ride is with an ORCA card, which you can purchase at a ticket machine. You can also buy one-way, return or all day rail tickets. Ticket machines accept cash and credit/debit cards such as Visa or MasterCard. Or buy a ticket on your phone with the Transit GO ticket app.