An ORCA card takes you farther
On buses, trains, and ferries, you can use an ORCA card to pay fares and transfer seamlessly. ORCA works on the seven major public transportation agencies serving the region. ORCA works like cash or a pass, automatically tracking the value of different fares and transfers so you don't have to. Riders may also qualify for a free or reduced fare when they pay with ORCA.
You can also pay your fare with cash (you’ll need exact change — no refunds or change are given). You will need to pay the full fare each time you board a new bus, train, or ferry when you pay with cash.
ORCA is also accepted on Community Transit's DART Paratransit service, Zip Shuttle on-demand rideshare, and Sound Transit's Link light rail service.
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Fares by service
You can pay with cash or ORCA cards. Reduced rates are available for youth riders, disabled riders, seniors and low-income community members who qualify. Learn more about Reduced Fare programs
|
Service |
Adult Aged 19 to 64 |
Youth Aged 18 and younger |
Reduced Fares ORCA LIFT, 65+, Disabled and Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bus Includes local, express, and Swift bus rapid transit buses |
$2.50 / ride $90.00 Monthly Pass |
FREE |
$1.25 / ride $45.00 Monthly Pass |
|
DART Paratransit For passengers with disabilities |
$2.50 / ride $90.00 Monthly Pass |
FREE |
$2.50 / ride $90.00 Monthly Pass |
|
Zip Shuttle Alderwood On-demand shared ride service |
$2.50 / ride $90.00 Monthly Pass |
FREE |
$1.25 / ride $45.00 Monthly Pass |
Bus
Includes local, express, and Swift bus rapid transit buses
Rider Fare |
Monthly Pass |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Adult Aged 19 to 64 |
$2.50 |
$90.00 |
|
Youth Aged 18 and younger |
FREE |
FREE |
|
Reduced Fares ORCA LIFT, 65+, Disabled and Medicare |
$1.25 |
$45.00 |
DART Paratransit
For passengers with disabilities
Rider Fare |
Monthly Pass |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Adult Aged 19 to 64 |
$2.50 |
$90.00 |
|
Youth Aged 18 and younger |
FREE |
FREE |
|
Reduced Fares ORCA LIFT, 65+, Disabled and Medicare |
$2.50 |
$90.00 |
Zip Shuttle Alderwood
On-demand shared ride service
Rider Fare |
Monthly Pass |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Adult Aged 19 to 64 |
$2.50 |
$90.00 |
|
Youth Aged 18 and younger |
FREE |
FREE |
|
Reduced Fares ORCA LIFT, 65+, Disabled and Medicare |
$1.25 |
$45.00 |
| Vanpool Shared commuting | Fares based on daily roundtrip miles and van size, split by the number of riders. Calculate your vanpool costs. | ||
Vanpool
Shared commuting
Fares based on daily roundtrip miles and van size, split by the number of riders. Calculate your vanpool costs.
Rider Info: More affordable reduced fares on March 1, 2025
Riders who qualify for reduced fare (ORCA LIFT, 65+, disabled, Medicare) will pay $1 for Zip and bus fares ($36 monthly pass) starting March 1.
Riders who qualify can also use the Subsidized Annual Pass on Community Transit starting March 1.
More information will be available before the fare change.
Transfers
You may need to take more than one bus to a destination. This is called a “transfer” because you will transfer from one bus to another. You’ll have to pay a fare on each bus, but the total amount depends on how you pay. Paper transfers are not issued or accepted by Community Transit.
Ways to pay
There are three ways to pay when transferring to another bus, ferry, train, or light rail.
ORCA card transfers
Using an ORCA card to pay can save you money for trips with multiple transfers. With ORCA, you can continue your trip on another bus or on light rail while getting credit for the fare you’ve already paid. ORCA transfers are valid for two hours after you first tap your card. If one part of your trip has a higher fare than you have previously paid, the ORCA reader will display the remainder owed and deduct it from your ORCA card.
Swift ticket transfer
Transfers using Swift tickets are valid on Swift buses for up to 2 hours after the purchase of the ticket.
Cash
If using cash to pay your fare, full fare payment is required each time you board a new bus. Please use exact change.
King County Metro Transit tickets and transfers are not accepted on Community Transit. If you use both transit agencies, consider getting an ORCA card.
Ride new connections to light rail
Updated bus service brings you connections to light rail stations in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Shoreline.
Paying for your transit service is easy!
Local & express bus routes
Tap your ORCA card as you board the bus or pay with cash. Tip: if paying with cash, please have exact fare ready. Drivers do not make change.
If you have a ticket or other pass, show it to the driver as you board.
Swift bus routes
Tap your ORCA card on a reader or buy a ticket from the kiosk at the station before you board. Keep your ticket with you as proof of payment.
Vanpool
You have the option to pay your monthly Vanpool fare online, through your employer, by mail, or using our onsite dropbox. Payments are due no later than the 5th of the billing month.
Dial-a-Ride Paratransit (DART)
Qualified DART riders can pay with an ORCA card, cash (exact change required) or with pre-purchased
DART tickets or monthly passes.
Zip Shuttle Alderwood
Tap your ORCA card on the driver's hand-held reader as you board the Zip shuttle, or pay with cash. When paying with ORCA, each rider must have their own card and must tap their card when boarding. Tip: if paying with cash, please have exact fare ready. Drivers do not make change.
You can also pay ahead with a debit or credit card when booking a ride via the GOIN' app. The GOIN' Wallet on our app is not set up to accept ORCA at this time.
