Can I pay cash on King County bus?


Can I pay cash on King County bus? Ticket machines accept cash and credit/debit cards such as Visa or MasterCard. Or buy a ticket on your phone with the Transit GO Ticket app. Buses also accept exact cash fares.


What is the difference between Orca and transit go?

Transit GO Ticket focuses on helping infrequent transit users reduce the usage of cash on buses by providing a simple easy mobile alternative. Current ORCA cards aren't mobile based. There are no intersystem transfers with the Transit GO Tickets.


Can I use my debit card on CTA bus?

You don't even have to use a card issued by us. If you have a credit or debit card with the contactless payment symbol ( ), you can pay-as-you-go by touching your card to a reader or even create a Ventra Transit Account on that card, and load value and passes onto that.


Can you use a debit card on a bus?

Yes, you must have a valid credit or debit card to purchase tickets or passes using Transit with EZFare. Which credit cards do you accept? We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.


Can I pay cash on a Seattle city bus?

Multiple ways to pay Ticket machines accept cash and credit/debit cards such as Visa or MasterCard. Or buy a ticket on your phone with the Transit GO ticket app. ST Express buses also accept exact cash fares.


How to get a free ORCA card in Seattle?

Seattle Housing Authority residents may request a free ORCA card by emailing [email protected] or calling (206) 615-3551.


Is the bus free in Washington state?

As of September 1, 2022, people age 18 and younger can take transit for free thanks to Move Ahead Washington, a statewide transportation funding package. We are excited to bring the freedom of transit to a new generation!