Sound Transit: How To Ride

ST Express Regional Bus

Check bus route times and stop locations on the timetables and maps
Watch for the route number on the bus! Sometimes another agency's bus may be used on a Sound Transit Route.
Arrive five minutes early at your bus stop.
Have your fare ready.
If paying a reduced fare, show valid Regional Reduced Fare Permit .
Allow persons with disabilities and senior citizens to use priority seats.
If riding more than one bus, ask for a transfer when you pay with cash or ticket (transfers available until December 31, 2009). If using an ORCA card, transfers are calculated automatically.
If needed, 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.

Check station locations
Check current weekday schedule. Sounder operates event service on selected weekend days only.
Use your ORCA card, your PugetPass, or purchase a ticket from the ticket vending machine on the station platform.
If using an ORCA card, tap on at the ORCA card reader before boarding and tap off after exiting the train.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early if you need to purchase a pass or ticket upgrade from the ticket vending machine.
On board, fares are inspected at random. Be prepared to show your ORCA card, pass, ticket and/or transfer to the conductor upon request.
Allow persons with disabilities and senior citizens to use priority seats.
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.

Check station locations, map and schedule.
Use your ORCA card, PugetPass or purchase a ticket from the ticket vending machine on the station platform prior to boarding.
If using an ORCA card, tap on at the ORCA card reader before boarding and tap off after exiting the train.
On board, fares are inspected at random. Be prepared to show your ORCA card, pass, ticket, and/or transfer to the fare inspector upon request.
Passengers without a valid ticket or pass are subject to a citation and fine.
Allow persons with disabilities and senior citizens priority seats.
Persons paying reduced fare may be required to show their Regional Reduced Fare Permit .

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.
Passengers may be asked to get off the train at the end of the line when operator conducts a vehicle inspection.