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Link fares are distance-based. The cost of a ride depends on the distance traveled and the type of fare (Adult, Youth or Senior/Disabled).
You must pay your fare before boarding Link. You may pay your Link fare using an ORCA card or you may buy a ticket at the Ticket vending machine (TVM) on the train platform.
Before boarding, you must tap your ORCA card at the yellow card reader on the train platform to show proof of fare payment. Failure to tap before boarding will result in a $124 fine. Present your valid ORCA card to the conductor or fare inspector upon request. When exiting, tap your card at the card reader at the station to complete your transaction, ensure that the correct fare is deducted and avoid overpayment. Learn more about using ORCA on Link >>
Transfers: ORCA has replaced paper transfers and bus transfers.
Adult Fares
Senior/Disabled Fares*
*requires Regional Reduced Fare Permit
Youth Fares (age 6-18)
Using an ORCA pass on Central Link
If you have an ORCA card, it's your ticket for riding Link:
• Tap on the yellow card reader at the station before boarding to pay for your ride
• Tap off upon arrival at your destination to deduct the correct fare
• You must tap your ORCA card every time you ride, even if the card was issued by your employer
• Failure to tap may result in a $124 fine [RCW 81.12.220]
You can purchasea an ORCA transit pass for an amount that represents the typical price of the trip you are likely to take. Sound Transit sells transit passes only at ticket vending machines (TVM). Learn more about ORCA here>>>
Please refer to the chart above to determine which denomination transit pass you should purchase for travel on Link. If the value of your pass is less than the cost of your one-way fare, add epurse value to your ORCA card at a TVM prior to boarding. The required additional fare will be deducted from your epurse when you tap your ORCA card at the card reader on the train platform.
If you pay a reduced fare, you must show the conductor a valid Regional Reduced Fare Permit.
Using the Ticket Vending Machine
Riders can use cash, VISA or MasterCard to buy single-ride tickets or to add value to the ORCA smart card. Machines are located on or near Link train platforms.
