Sound Transit: How To Ride

ST Express Regional Bus

Check bus route times and stop locations on the timetables and maps
Watch for the route number on the bus! Sometimes another agency's bus may be used on a Sound Transit Route.
Arrive five minutes early at your bus stop.
Have your fare ready.
If paying a reduced fare, show valid Regional Reduced Fare Permit .
Allow persons with disabilities and senior citizens to use priority seats.
Tap your ORCA card at the card reader, pay cash at the fare box, or swipe your pass before or after boarding, as directed by the driver.
If needed, ask the driver which bus stop is closest to your destination.
Pull the cord or press the bell bar to notify the driver a block before your stop.

Check station locations
Check current weekday schedule. Sounder operates event service on selected weekend days only.
Use your ORCA card or Transit Pass, or purchase a ticket from the ticket vending machine on the station platform.
If using an ORCA card, tap on at the ORCA card reader before boarding and tap off after exiting the train.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early if you need to purchase an ORCA card from the ticket vending machine.
On board, fares are inspected at random. Be prepared to show your ORCA card, pass or ticket to the fare enforcement officer upon request.
Allow persons with disabilities and senior citizens to use priority seats.
Persons paying reduced fare may be required to show their Regional Reduced Fare Permit .
Passengers without a valid ticket or pass are subject to a citation and fine.

Check station locations, map and schedule.
Use your ORCA card, transit pass, or purchase a ticket from the ticket vending machine on the station platform prior to boarding.
Arrive early if you need to purchase an ORCA card from the ticket vending machine.
If using an ORCA card, tap on at the ORCA card reader before boarding and tap off after exiting the train.
On board, fares are inspected at random. Be prepared to show your ORCA card, pass, or ticket to the fare enforcement officer upon request.
Passengers without a valid ticket or pass are subject to a citation and fine.
Allow persons with disabilities and senior citizens priority seats.
Persons paying reduced fare may be required to show their Regional Reduced Fare Permit .

Tacoma Link is fare free - no fare required.
Check train operating times and station locations.
Allow persons with disabilities and senior citizens priority seats.
Passengers may be asked to get off the train at the end of the line when operator conducts a vehicle inspection.