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move it! on the Bus
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Why Ride?
- Independence.
- Why rely on others to drive you around town?
- Flexible, frequent service.
Evenings and weekends, too!
- Save money.
Riding the bus is cheaper than driving.
- Cool technology.
Plan a trip, look up a timetable, or buy a pass online.
- Clear the air.
Ditching the car just once or twice a week helps our environment.
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Bus Trip planning resources
Tune into Metro information
For personal assistance from a Metro expert, call 206-553-3000 or 206-684-1739 (TTY). Make sure you have the address where you are going, the day of the week you plan to go, and the time you want to arrive at your destination.
Better yet - surf the net!
24/7 regional transit info at Metro Online. Look up a route number or click on Trip Planner and plan a trip in seconds.
The best way to get Metro info is with a timetable. Pick one up at a location near you! Or order a timetable online.
Bop on down and pick up a timetable.
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How to ride the bus
Get in step and ride.
Disco down to your closest bus stop, where you'll see the sign displaying route numbers of all buses stopping there. Know the approximate time your bus will arrive, and plan on being at the stop about 5 minutes early.
Boarding the bus.
Hop on and note the sign on the farebox for information about when and what to pay. If you're still not sure about how much and when to pay, step right up and ask your driver.
Enjoy the view!
Sit back, relax and enjoy the view while you ride Metro style.
You're there!
About a block before your destination, pull the cord above the window. The bell rings once on the first pull, alerting your driver that you would like the next stop.
Need to transfer?
When your travel requires riding a second bus, ask for a transfer when you pay your fare - it's free.
Transfers from Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Pierce Transit and Sound Transit are universally accepted for each system's base fare.
 Metro's Code of Conduct
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Bus fare information
You can pay your fare with one dollar bills, coins, tickets or a bus pass. Exact fare is required at all times. Drivers do not carry change.
Peak hours are Monday-Friday, 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. See timetables for fares on specific trips.
Need to transfer?
When your travel requires riding a second bus, ask for a transfer when you pay your fare - it's free.
Transfers from Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Pierce Transit and Sound Transit are universally accepted for each system's base fare.
The cheapest and easiest way to pay is with a 1 month, youth pass. Also accepted on Sound Transit!
Metro's Fare Matrix
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Bikes on buses
Take Your Bike for a ride on the Bus
All Metro buses are equipped with racks capable of holding two bicycles. There is no additional charge to take your bike on the bus. Cycle to a bus stop, take the bus, and ride your bike the rest of the way to your destination. The combination of bike and bus makes it easy to get around without a car.
Tips for a safe trip with your bike
- Always let bus drivers know you plan to load or unload your bike.
- Always load your bike from the curbside of the bus.
- Sit near the front of the bus and watch your bike. Metro is not responsible for stolen bikes.
- No bicycle loading or unloading is allowed in downtown Seattle's Ride Free Zone between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Always wear a helmet while riding.
Loading and Unloading Your Bike on Metro Buses
Left your bike on a Metro bus?
Call Bikestation Seattle at 206-903-8075
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Transit resources
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