Online User's Guide
The FlexPass is an annual transportation pass that offers access to many choices. The FlexPass is good on bus, commuter rail, vanpool, vanshare, and emergency ride home services. The FlexPass User Guide describes general program benefits and provides web page links to information and materials you may need.
Please note that all FlexPass Programs are not the same. Your FlexPass may provide access to unique services. Please see your company's Transportation Coordinator for program details.
Bus
The FlexPass provides unlimited bus rides on all Metro Transit and Sound Transit regular bus routes. Some FlexPass programs also provide access to Community Transit and Pierce Transit regular bus routes. See your FlexPass for valid coverage or your company's Transportation Coordinator for details.
Learn more about riding the bus at:
For bus trip planning in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties use Metro's online Trip Planner.
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Commuter Rail
The FlexPass is valid on Sounder commuter rail. Sounder offers commuter rail service between Tacoma and downtown Seattle with stops in Puyallup, Sumner, Auburn, Kent, and Tukwila. Sounder also provides service between Everett and downtown Seattle with a stop in Edmonds.
Learn more about Sounder commuter rail at:
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Vanpool
A vanpool group is a group of five or more commuters. Transit agencies provide the vehicle, insurance, and maintenance to keep your van running in tip-top shape.
Your FlexPass may provide a vanpool fare subsidy on Metro, Community Transit, and/or Pierce Transit vanpools. For example, many FlexPasses are good up to $75 per month toward your Metro Transit vanpool fare. See your FlexPass for valid coverage or your company's Transportation Coordinator for details.
Learn more about vanpooling and ridesharing options at:
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VanShare
Metro Transit VanShare is a group of five or more commuters. It can bridge the gap in the commute trip so you can use the bus, train, or ferry. It provides a way for you to connect you to your workplace and the region's transportation hub or terminals such as a rail station, Park & Ride lot, or ferry dock.
Your FlexPass may provide a Metro VanShare fare subsidy. If applicable, you can apply your FlexPass up to $35 per month toward the Metro Transit vanshare monthly fare. Metro Transit provides the van, maintenance, insurance, and fuel. Your group shares the $175 monthly rate. See your company's Transportation Coordinator for details.
Learn more about vansharing at:
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Home Free Guarantee
The Home Free Guarantee program provides a free taxi ride home for any employee who commutes by transit, carpool, vanpool, biking, or walking and who has an unexpected need to get home during the workday. See your company's Transportation Coordinator for details.
Learn more about Home Free Guarantee at:
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Commuter Bonus Plus
If you carpool, bicycle, or walk to work, you may be eligible to receive Commuter Bonus Plus vouchers. The CB Plus vouchers are like gift certificates that can be spent at the following merchants: REI, Union 76, Brown Bear Car Wash, AAA, YMCA and Flexcar.
Commute Bonus Plus vouchers are included in select FlexPass programs. Usually at worksites located in suburban King County. See your company's Transportation Coordinator for details.
Learn more about Commuter Bonus Plus at:
- Voucher information [.PDF 122kb 3 pgs]
- To order additional vouchers call the Commuter Bonus office at 206-263-4551.
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FlexPerks Program
FlexPass cardholders can take advantage of the FlexPerks program. Special discounts apply from participating merchants including Bikestation and Zipcar.
Learn more about FlexPerks at:
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Other Useful Transportation Links
- Traffic Conditions. Washington State Department of Transportation provides traffic and camera information for the Seattle area.
- Washington State Ferries. Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the United States, serving eight counties within Washington and the Province of British Columbia in Canada. The system has 10 routes and 20 terminals that are served by 29 vessels.
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