Tickets and Ticket Vending Machines

Tickets

On ST Express Bus
Sound Transit does not have a bus ticket program.  Instead, bus tickets issued by Community Transit, King County Metro Tranist (Metro) and Pierce Transit are valid only on the ST Express routes each agency operates. Bus tickets are not valid on Sounder commuter rail. Where to buy bus tickets>>

• Community Transit (and Everett Transit) tickets are only valid on ST Express routes operated by Community Transit (510, 511, 513, 532, 535).
• Metro tickets are only valid on ST Express routes operated by Metro (522, 540, 545, 550, 554, 555, 556, 557, 560, 564, 565).
• Pierce Transit Seattle Express and local tickets are only valid on ST Express routes operated by Pierce Transit (574, 582, 586, 590, 591, 592, 594, 595). PT local ride tickets are valid for one-zone fare.

On Sounder Commuter Rail
Only tickets issued by the ticket vending machine (TVM) are valid on Sounder. A single trip ticket or Day Pass (roundtrip) is valid only on the date printed on the pass. Single trip tickets are not available in advance.  A Day Pass may be purchased up to 14 days in advance.   A monthly pass purchased from the TVM is valid for the calendar month. An advance ticket is valid only for the date selected. If you have a valid pass or valid transfer that does not cover the full Sounder fare, purchase a pass upgrade ticket or a transfer upgrade ticket from the TVM immediately prior to boarding. Bus tickets are not valid on Sounder.

Ticket Vending Machines

Tickets, passes and fare upgrades are available at the ticket vending machine (TVM) located on the Sounder station platforms or in the station at Tacoma and Everett. The TVM accepts cash, debit card, MasterCard or VISA.  Please allow extra time to purchase your fare before the train departs.

TVM Options

Tickets, passes and upgrades are valid for the date(s) and starting at the time and date printed. There are no refunds or replacements on TVM-issued tickets.

• Single trip – One way ticket valid on date/time of purchase; may be used as a bus transfer up to two hours from time of purchase.
• Roundtrip – Day Pass valid all day on the date of purchase.
• Advance tickets – Purchase a Day Pass (round trip) up to 14 days in advance. Use arrow button to advance date. Purchase limited to one future date per transaction.
• Multiple tickets – Purchase multiple tickets for different fare types (adult, youth, senior/disabled) in one transaction provided travel is for the same trip.  Purchase limited to total value of $300 or ten tickets. 
• Event tickets – Round trip event tickets may be purchased in advance. Select special event train date. Ticket is valid only on the date selected.
• One-or two-week pass – Valid beginning on date of purchase for 7 or 14 consecutive days, respectively; includes days when there is no Sounder service. Passes are valid on special event service.
• Monthly pass – Valid for the calendar month; may be purchased from the 15th of previous month to the 14th of valid month. Example: A May pass may be purchased from April 15 to May 14 and is valid May 1 – 31. You cannot purchase the current month’s pass after the 14th.
• Transfer upgrades –  Valid for date of purchase until expiration.  Valid bus transfers must be upgraded to a full Sounder fare prior to boarding Sounder. Keep both the transfer and the upgrade ticket as proof of payment.
• Pass upgrades – valid for period of purchase (day, one or two week, or monthly).  Passes must be upgraded to a full Sounder fare.  Keep both the pass and pass upgrade as proof of payment. 
  

NOTE:  A pass purchased at a TVM (either for a day/round trip ticket, 1 week, 2 weeks, or a month) is also valid on ST Express bus service, as well as local bus service provided by our partner agencies, at face value.  One-way tickets are valid for face value on ST Express bus and for a local fare on partner agency service.

PugetPass and Bus Ticket Sales Outlets

Sound Transit does not sell bus tickets or PugetPass

To buy a PugetPass or bus ticket, please contact our partner agencies:

In King County call Metro (206) 624-7277 / (206) 684-1739 TTY or view
King County Metro Transit Pass Sales Outlets>>

In Pierce County call Pierce Transit (253) 581-8000 / (253) 582-7951 TTY or view
Pierce Transit Pass Sales Outlet >>

In Snohomish County, call (425) 348-2350 (425) 778-2188 TTY or view
Community Transit Pass Sales Outlets>>

In the City of Everett call (425) 257-7777  / (425) 257-7778 TTY or view
Everett Transit Pass Sales Outlets>>

• Start by selecting your destination station instead of your starting point. The TVM will assume that the station you are at is the station of origin.
• Event ticket. To purchase a ticket for the next event, press the “Event Ticket” button on the destination screen.
• Choose different starting station. If you are buying your ticket in advance or will be starting your trip from a different station, you can select a different date and origin.
• Quick tickets discontinued. To purchase a single-trip ticket, press your destination station, then press either “One Way” or “Round Trip” ticket.
• Multiple tickets available. You can purchase tickets for your entire group—be they adults, youth, senior or disabled passengers—in one fare transaction provided group travel is for the same trip.  Just select the quantity needed for each fare type.
• Senior/Disabled fare. Senior or disabled riders must have a valid Regional Reduced Fare Permit. Contact your local transit agency to obtain a permit.