How do I pay for public transport in Washington?


How do I pay for public transport in Washington? 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.


Can I use my phone as a DC metro card?

Pay for Metro with just your phone! With SmarTrip® in your Mobile Wallet you'll be able to: Pay for your train, bus, and parking wherever SmarTrip is accepted. Know where your SmarTrip® is.


How do I pay my bus with my bank card?

If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply):


What is the point of an ORCA card?

The ORCA card is the easiest way to pay your transit fares in the Puget Sound region. After loading your ORCA card with E-purse (electronic purse) funds, and/or a monthly pass, you're ready to ride! The ORCA card will automatically track paid fares and transfers, so you don't have to.


How do you get around in Washington State?

Getting Around Seattle (A Local's Transportation Guide)
  1. Buses.
  2. Walking.
  3. Bikes.
  4. Washington State Ferries.
  5. Driving.
  6. Link Light Rail.
  7. Taxis and Rideshare.
  8. Streetcar.


Are Seattle buses still free?

Sound Transit requires fares on all buses and trains, except for youth 18 and under. Use your ORCA card or the Transit GO Ticket app for touch-free payment.


How do you get around Washington without a car?

WMATA (Washington Metro Area Transit Authority) runs the trains and buses in Washington, and their systems are the easiest way to get around the city, hands down. Also known as Metro, the train system has even recently been expanded to better accommodate travelers and commuters coming from Maryland or Virginia.


What is the limit on ORCA card?

The maximum amount of E-purse value that may be held on an ORCA Card at any time is $400. E-purse value on an ORCA Card is deducted to cover the applicable fare of a trip less any transfer value (except on Washington State Ferries where no transfer value is recognized).


What is the most expensive public transport?

1. Switzerland. Switzerland is known for being a really expensive place to live, so it's not too surprising to see that they were the number one most expensive country for public transport fares.


Does everyone need their own SmarTrip card?

Can more than one person use a SmarTrip® card for the same ride? No, you cannot share a SmarTrip® card; each rider must have his or her own card.


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.


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