An ST Express bus transfer is issued upon request when paying with cash or tickets. A rider paying cash to upgrade their pass is also eligible for a transfer. No transfer is issued when using only a pass to pay the fare. The ST Express transfer will be punched based on the zone fare paid (one-, two- or three-zone). If you use an ORCA card, the full transer value is held on the card and will apply to the next bus or train you board within the two-hour transfer time.
ORCA replaces paper transfers on January 1, 2010.
Using partner agency transfers on ST Express Regional Bus
Valid transfers from Community Transit, King County Metro Transit (Metro) and Pierce Transit are accepted on ST Express as a one-zone ST Express fare (Adult $1.50, Youth $1.00, Senior/Disabled* $0.50).
* Requires Regional Reduced Fare Permit. Medicare cardholders are eligible to receive a permit.
Using ST Express transfers on partner agency service
Valid transfers from ST Express are accepted on Community Transit and Pierce Transit for a local fare. Metro accepts ST Express transfers as a one-zone fare.
Using Sounder or Central Link single-trip tickets on bus service
A Sounder or Central Link single-trip ticket is valid for face value on ST Express buses. A Sounder or Central Link single-trip ticket or fare upgrade is valid for a one-zone fare on Metro and a local fare on Community Transit and Pierce Transit. The ticket must be used prior to its expiration time. Show the ticket to the bus driver when boarding and surrender the ticket to the driver upon request.
Using bus transfers on Sounder or Central Link
Bus riders who pay cash or use a bus ticket may obtain a paper transfer from the bus driver to use toward a train fare. A bus transfer is valid for full fare on Central Link until December 31, 2009. For Sounder, upgrade your bus transfer to reach the full fare at the Ticket Vending Machine prior to boarding the train. Select "transfer upgrade" select "transfer type" and insert payment. Ticket will print to equal full train fare.
NOTE After December 2009, paper transfers will be replaced by ORCA card.
