An ST Express regional 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).
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, Everett Transit and Pierce Transit for a local fare. Metro accepts ST Express transfers as a one-zone fare.
Using Sounder Tickets and Fare Upgrades on Bus Service
A Sounder single-trip ticket or fare upgrade is valid for face value on ST Express bus services. A Sounder single-trip ticket or fare upgrade is valid for a one-zone fare on Metro and a local fare on Community Transit, Everett Transit and Pierce Transit bus services. The ticket must be used prior to the expiration time on the ticket. Show the ticket to the bus driver when boarding and surrender the ticket to the driver upon request.
Using Bus Transfers on Sounder Commuter Rail
Bus riders who pay cash or use a bus ticket may obtain a paper transfer from the bus driver to use toward a Sounder fare. An ST Express transfer is valid for the fare paid on ST Express. The transfer will be punched as one-, two- or three-zone fare.
Valid bus transfers from Community Transit, Metro and Pierce Transit have the following values that can be applied toward a Sounder trip: Adult $1.50, Youth $1.00, Senior/Disabled* $0.50.
Valid bus transfers must be upgraded to a full Sounder fare at the station's ticket vending machine (TVM) prior to boarding Sounder. Based on the value of your transfer, select "transfer upgrade" to equal the full Sounder fare. Keep both the transfer and the upgrade ticket from the TVM as proof of payment.
* Requires Regional Reduced Fare Permit. Medicare cardholders are eligible to receive a permit.
