How To Ride

ST Express Regional Bus

• Check bus route times and stop locations on the timetable and map
• Arrive five minutes early at your bus stop.
• Have your fare ready.
• If paying a reduced fare, show valid Regional Reduced Fare Permit.
• If riding more than one bus, ask for a transfer when you pay.
• Ask the driver which bus stop is closest to your destination.
• Pull the cord or press the bell bar to notify the driver a block before your stop.

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Sounder Commuter Rail

• Check station locations
• Check current weekday schedule
• Use your PugetPass or purchase a ticket from the ticket vending machine on the station platform.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes early if you need to purchase a pass or ticket upgrade.
• Purchase pass or upgrade ticket from the ticket vending machine.
• Fare is inspected at random. Be prepared to show your pass, ticket and/or transfer to the conductor upon request.
• Persons paying reduced fare may be required to show their Regional Reduced Fare Permit.
• Passengers without a valid ticket or pass are subject to a citation and fine.
• See how easy it is to take Sounder – Jesse Jones of King 5 shows you how!

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Tacoma Link Light Rail

• Tacoma Link is fare free - no fare required.
• Check train operating times and station locations.
• Stand behind yellow tactile warning strip at station platform.
• Link trains will stop at every station.
• Doors open automatically. If the doors do not open, push the button next to the doors to open them.
• Do not hold the doors open once they've started to close.
• Use handrails, when standing; do not stand on the stairs.
• Allow persons with disabilities and senior citizens priority seats.
• Do not disturb the train operator while the train is in motion.
• Use the emergency intercom on the train to alert the train operator of any emergency situation.
• Take your personal belongings when you leave.
• All passengers must leave at the end of the line.