Fare Information
Metro's fares changed January 1, 2010.
All fare information contained in the pages below refer to Metro Transit only unless otherwise specified.
Fares
Passes & Ticketbooks
The Ship-to-Shore PugetPass, including the Three Way Ship-to-Shore PugetPass are no longer available. Please obtain an ORCA card [external link] to load both Washington State Ferry and Transit passes on one card. Other
Commuting Hours and Zones
The scheduled trip time and how many zones you travel affect how much you pay.
Commuting Hours
During peak commuting hours - Monday to Friday, approximately 6-9 a.m. and approximately 3-6 p.m. - adults pay slightly more than during non-peak hours. These peak fares are based on a trip's scheduled times, not its actual arrival times; and the peak fare could begin slightly before these approximate times. Fares for all other riders are the same price all day.
Two Zones
What is a zone at Metro? The City of Seattle is one zone and all other areas outside the city, but within King County, are a second zone. Any time you cross the Seattle city limits, you have passed from a one-zone fare to a two-zone fare. Any time your trip begins or ends on a zone line, a one-zone fare is charged.
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King County Metro Bus Cash Fares
Effective January 1, 2010
Fare Type |
Cash Fare Per Trip |
Metro Adult
(age 19-64) Two-zone Peak |
$2.75 |
Metro Adult
(age 19-64) One-zone Peak |
$2.25 |
Metro Adult One- and Two-zone
(age 19-64) Off-peak |
$2 |
Metro Youth fare
(age 6-18) One- and Two-zone. |
75¢ |
Children
(age 0-5 yrs) One- and Two-zone. |
Four children may ride free with a person paying an adult fare. |
Family Plan
(Sunday & holidays) One- and Two-zone. |
Four children age 18 & under may ride free with an adult paying $2. |
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Reduced Fares
Effective January 1, 2010
Metro's monthly reduced fare pass is valid only on Metro service.
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Reduced fares for Regional Reduced Fare Permit users
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Metro Fare Type |
Cash Fare Per Trip |
Metro-only 1-Month |
Reduced Fare Pass
For details on qualifying for a reduced fare, please see information on the Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP). |
75¢ |
$18 |
Access Transportation
Valid when presented with a Regional Reduced Fare Permit. For details on eligibility, see Metro Access Transportation Service. |
$1 |
$27 |
* Regional Reduced Fare Permit
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Fare Types
Effective January 1, 2010
Valid on Metro Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit service. Only available when loaded on an ORCA card [external link].
Businesses and Agencies ordering five (5) or more passes may continue to order through Metro's online Pass Sales site. For more information on ORCA for your business please visit http://www.orcacard.biz/ [external link].
Pass Type |
One-Month |
50¢ |
$18 |
75¢ |
$27 |
$1 |
$36 |
$1.25 |
$45 |
$1.50 |
$54 |
$1.75 |
$63 |
$2 |
$72 |
$2.25 |
$81 |
$2.50 |
$90 |
Pass Type |
One-Month |
$2.75 |
$99 |
$3 |
$108 |
$3.25 |
$117 |
$3.50 |
$126 |
$3.75 |
$135 |
$4 |
$144 |
$4.25 |
$153 |
$4.50 |
$162 |
$4.75 |
$171 |
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South Lake Union Streetcar
Adult |
$2 |
Youth (age 6-17 - children age 5 and under ride free) |
75¢ |
Reduced Fare (65 and over, persons with disabilities & persons with Medicare cards) |
50¢ |
ORCA, Metro passes and all Metro transfers are accepted on the South Lake Union Streetcar [external link].
Metro VanPool
Effective February 1, 2009
Metro VanPool/Transit Pass |
One-Month |
$2.25 Metro-only |
$81 |
$2.75 Metro-only |
$99 |
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Metro Ticketbooks
Effective January 1, 2010
Ticketbook |
Price |
Book of 20 - 75¢ tickets |
$15 |
Book of 12 - $2 tickets |
$24 |
Book of 20 - $2.25 tickets |
$45 |
Book of 20 - $2.75 tickets |
$55 |
Metro tickets are valid for their face value on Metro and Metro-operated Sound Transit Regional Express routes 522, 540, 545, 550, 554, 555, 556, 560, 564, 565 and 577. They are not valid on any other agency's routes.
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Metro Transfers
Effective January 1, 2010
Metro paper transfers are valid only on Metro buses. If you use more than one transit system you will have to pay a fare each time you board a different bus.
If you use an ORCA card that is loaded with a bus pass or E-purse, you will receive a two-hour transfer credit for the fare paid no matter what transit system you transfer to.
Metro Day Pass (Weekend/Holiday)
For $4.50 riders can take unlimited rides on Metro and the South Lake Union Streetcar. The pass is available on all Metro buses on Saturday, Sunday and holidays when a Sunday schedule is operated.
The Day Pass is a paper flash pass - there is no magnetic stripe on it.
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Animals on buses
Service animals for persons with disabilities ride without charge, as do small dogs that will fit in their owners' laps. Large dogs, leashed, pay the same fare as their owner and may not occupy a seat, but should ride on the floor of the coach next to their owner.
Other animals, cats, etc. that are not service animals must be carried in appropriate pet carriers.
How to Pay
When riding Metro and traveling toward downtown Seattle, pay your fare as you board the bus. When traveling away from downtown, pay as you leave. The downtown Seattle Ride Free Area is not in effect between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Always pay as you board during this time period. On routes that do not go to downtown Seattle, pay when you board.
Drivers do not carry cash, so please have the exact fare ready. If you use a Metro pass, run it through the pass reader on the farebox. If your pass does not have a magnetic strip on the back, simply show it to the driver. If you use an ORCA card, just tap the ORCA box with the card when paying your fare.
If you need to change buses to get to your final destination, and you are not using an ORCA card, ask the driver for a paper transfer when you pay (good only on Metro routes). Transfers received on off-peak trips may be used on peak-hour trips by paying the balance of the peak fare.
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CityPark Tokens
CityPark Tokens valid for $1 - A CityPark Token [external link] is valid for $1 toward a transit fare on Metro Transit, Sound Transit, and Community Transit buses. If the fare is greater than one dollar, the balance can be paid using an additional CityPark token, tickets, and/or cash (change and refunds will not be provided). If using a pass, the CityPark Token can also be used as $1 toward the difference of a higher fare. CityPark tokens are not valid on Sounder commuter rail. Tokens are available from participating Downtown Seattle merchants with a minimum purchase. For information about participating merchants, please call the Downtown Seattle Association at 206-623-0340.
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