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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 a pass such as PugetPass or FlexPass, or you may buy a ticket at the Ticket vending machine (TVM) on the train platform. Be prepared to show your valid ORCA card, pass, or ticket to the fare inspector upon request. Learn more >>
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
ORCA monthly passes are accepted on Link light rail and Sounder trains, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro Transit (Metro), Pierce Transit and ST Express buses. Purchase a 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.
