Contents
- 1 How do I pay with Orca card?
- 2 How does an ORCA card work?
- 3 What can I use an ORCA card for?
- 4 Can I use my ORCA card on Pierce Transit?
- 5 Does Orca card save money?
- 6 Can I pay with debit card on bus?
- 7 What happens if I forget to tap my ORCA card?
- 8 Does Orca card expire?
- 9 Can I buy an ORCA card at Safeway?
- 10 Does Microsoft give ORCA card?
- 11 How much is an ORCA card per month?
- 12 Does Amazon provide ORCA card?
- 13 How much does Pierce Transit cost?
- 14 Can you use dimes on the bus?
- 15 How much does it cost to ride Sound Transit?
How do I pay with Orca card?
Paying with ORCA. How do I use my ORCA card on ferries? Tap your ORCA card at the tollbooth or turnstile, or on the handheld card reader, prior to boarding the ferry. If the product on your ORCA card is not sufficient to cover the fare, the difference will be deducted from your E-purse.
How does an ORCA card work?
The ORCA card is all you need to pay your fare on buses and trains in the Puget Sound region. After you load E-purse (electronic purse) value or a monthly pass on it, your ORCA card works like cash or a pass, automatically tracking the value of different fares and transfers so you don’t have to.
What can I use an ORCA card for?
ORCA is accepted on all services provided by Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, and Washington State Ferries, as well as on Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.
Can I use my ORCA card on Pierce Transit?
ORCA is accepted on: Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries. Your card can be personalized for your needs: A regional pass like PugetPass.
Does Orca card save money?
The ORCA card is a smart card that carries a transit pass or fare. It is the most convenient way to pay your fare on Everett Transit buses. Using an ORCA card may save you money, especially if you travel frequently by bus and make transfers.
Can I pay with debit card on bus?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
What happens if I forget to tap my ORCA card?
If you have not tapped your ORCA card before boarding, it will not show as a valid fare when checked. Riders who don’t have valid proof of payment get a warning unless they have already received a warning in the last 12 months. If they have already received a warning, they may be subject to a $124 ticket.
Does Orca card expire?
The ORCA LIFT card is good for up to 24 months (two years) from the time you get it. After that, you can reapply. Your card’s expiration date will be printed on the back of the card.
Can I buy an ORCA card at Safeway?
In Pierce County, stop by a Saar’s Market Place, QFC, or a Safeway location when you need an adult ORCA card. ORCA cards sold at retail stores are full-fare adult cards (for ages 19-64) each card costs $5. you may add value to your card at the same time, so your fare is available immediately for riding.
Does Microsoft give ORCA card?
Puget Sound-area employees are eligible to obtain an ORCA card, which provides seamless access to buses, trains, ferries and vanpools. Microsoft also offers a Car/Van pooling program, a flexible and convenient option that only requires two people to participate.
How much is an ORCA card per month?
Regional monthly pass values
| Trip value | Pass total cost per month |
|---|---|
| $1.25 | $45.00 |
| $1.50 | $54.00 |
| $1.75 | $63.00 |
| $2.00 | $72.00 |
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Does Amazon provide ORCA card?
Employee Comments Amazon offers Seattle employees a free, unlimited ORCA transit pass which covers all trips on multiple county local transit services (King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit).
How much does Pierce Transit cost?
Currently, the adult fare is $2.00 for one ride, or $5.00 for an All Day Pass. The discounted youth fare * is $1.00 for one ride, or $2.50 for an All Day Pass.
Can you use dimes on the bus?
The fareboxes will still accept $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills, nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar coins. The new equipment will be able to identify counterfeit bills and foreign coins, and will allow customers to use smart card technology payment methods in the future.
How much does it cost to ride Sound Transit?
ST Express bus fares
| Fare type | All ST Express routes |
|---|---|
| Adult (age 19-64) | $3.25 |
| Low-income adult* (ORCA LIFT) | $1.50 |
| Senior/Disabled** (age 65+ or qualifying disability) | $1 |
| Youth (age 6-18) | $1.50 |