Is Seattle Metro free for students?

Is Seattle Metro free for students? Taking the bus or light rail to school. Everyone 18 and under is free on all transit in the region (bus light rail, ferry, etc.). An Orca card is encouraged, but not required for free fare, except on the Seattle Monorail. OneBusAway: download this app to know when your bus is coming (in real time).

Does the monorail go to the airport in Seattle?

Seattle Center Monorail does not travel to Sea-Tac Airport; it only travels between Seattle Center and Westlake Center. At Westlake Center, you can connect with the Sound Transit 1 Line (lower level) which travels to Sea-Tac Airport.

How much is the light rail to Seattle airport?

Link light rail connects downtown Seattle to SeaTac Airport with 11 stops in between. The ride only takes 37 minutes from Airport to Westlake Center and costs only $3.00 each way (Youth 6-18: $1.50; Seniors 65+ & Disabled: $1.00). For more information about Link light rail, visit soundtransit.org.

What is included in Seattle Metro?

Metro provides bus, paratransit, vanpool, and water taxi, and on-demand services, and operates the Seattle Streetcar, Sound Transit Link light rail and Sound Transit Express bus service.

Do people pay for the bus in Seattle?

If you are paying cash and use more than one transit system you must pay a fare each time you board a different bus. On Metro RapidRide buses, or when travelling on Third Avenue in downtown Seattle, the driver will always give you a paper transfer when paying with cash.

How do I pay for Seattle Center Monorail?

Tickets are on sale from the Monorail ticket vending machines at both Seattle Center and Westlake Station. We currently accept credit card and contactless payment only. Prices listed are one-way fares.

How much does it cost to ride the Seattle monorail?

Adult, ages 19-64, one-way, currently $3.00, increases to $3.25 one-way adult, effective July 1, 2022. Adult one-way fare increases to $3.50 one-way effective January 1, 2023. Youth, ages 6-18, one-way, currently $1.50, increases to $1.75 one-way, effective January 1, 2023.

Is there any free public transportation in the US?

Kansas City, Missouri became the first city in the United States to offer free public transportation to its residents. Currently, travelers can enjoy zero fare on the trams. In addition to Kansas, other cities that have implemented zero-fare public transportation include: Akron, Ohio.

Are Seattle park and rides free?

You may park at Metro park-and-rides for no charge—first come, first served. Park-and-rides that offered parking permits prior to the program suspension currently do not need permits to park. Select Sound Transit parking facilities offer parking permits. For more information, visit Sound Transit's website.

How do you pay for the Washington Metro?

SmarTrip® cards are used to pay fares on both Metrorail and Metrobus. Metrorail fares are variable depending on time-of-day and distance traveled. Regular (non-express) bus fares are the same throughout the system. Metrobus also accepts bills and coins.

Can you ride the monorail for free in Seattle?

Ticket fares are as follows: Adults: $3.50/one-way, Youth (ages 6-18): $1.75/one-way, Reduced Rate (Seniors 65+, Disabled, Persons with Medicare Card, Active Duty U.S. Military Personnel): $1.75/one-way. Roundtrip is twice the price of a one-way. Children 5 & under ride FREE! Now accepting ORCA and credit cards.

Why is monorail so expensive?

The entire set of the beam, the bogies, the wheels, etc. is more complex and expensive for a monorail. Monorail requires a lot of stuff around the beam, often made of expensive rare metals, with a lot more maintenance. Monorail beam itself must be built and maintained to high specifications.

How much is the train from Seattle airport to downtown?

Link light rail connects downtown Seattle to SeaTac Airport with 11 stops in between. The ride only takes 37 minutes from Airport to Westlake Center and costs only $3.00 each way (Youth 6-18: $1.50; Seniors 65+ & Disabled: $1.00). For more information about Link light rail, visit soundtransit.org.

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.