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.

Sounder Commuter Rail

• 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.

Central Link Light Rail

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