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. Buses also accept exact cash fares.
Do people pay for the bus in Seattle?
On Metro bus you need to pay for your ride each time you get on a bus (unless it's under 2 hours and you are able to make it work on a "Transfer"). You either need cash or to have purchased an ORCA card.
Can I use my phone instead of 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.
How do you pay for the bus in Washington?
SmarTrip® cards are used to pay fares on both Metrorail and Metrobus. Metrorail fares are variable depending on time-of-day and distance traveled. Regular (non-express) bus fares are the same throughout the system. Metrobus also accepts bills and coins.
How much is Seattle bus fare?
Fares
| Type | Single Ride | Day Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (19 – 64) | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Children/Youth (18 & under) | Free | Free |
| Seniors (65+)/RRFP | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| ORCA LIFT | $1.00 | $4.00 |
Can you ride the bus for free in Seattle?
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. Scroll down for a list of Fares by service.
Do Seattle buses have tap to pay?
Does Orca take Apple Pay?
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]?
Can you use contactless on buses?
With contactless you don't need to worry about finding change to pay for your bus ticket. It's secure – contactless payments have the same level of protection as Chip and Pin payments.
Can I use my contactless debit card on the bus?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
Do I need an ORCA card to ride the bus in Seattle?
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.
How much is bus fare from Seattle to Washington?
Information on this bus route
| Daily Buses | 1 |
|---|---|
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 6:00AM |
| Minimum Price | $163 |
| Average Ticket Price | $313 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 4d3h |
Where Apple Pay is accepted?
Apple Pay works anywhere that takes contactless payments — from vending machines and grocery stores to taxis and subway stations. In apps and online. Use Apple Pay for purchases in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You can skip the lengthy checkout forms and pay with just a touch or a glance.
Can two people share a tap card?
The TAP Card is used for fares on the light rail/subway and buses. Each person needs a TAP Card — no sharing. The only exception: two children under 5 years old may ride for free when accompanied by a paying adult.