Seattle- Public Transportation

 

 

Link Light Rail

 

Link Light Rail Trains travels between Westlake Station in downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. It makes 11 stops along the way. For detailed information click on the following website https://www.soundtransit.org/Schedules/Link-light-rail

 

Sound Transit (ST) Express
Bus Service

 

ST Express buses run between major cities in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. ST buses have limited stops for quicker arrival. These are commuter buses so avoid the busiest commute times if possible. Adult fares are between $2.50 and $3.50 depending on how far you travel. You can also pay with the ORCA. For detailed information click onthe following website https://www.soundtransit.org/Rider-Guide/ST-Express-bus

 

King County Metro Transit

 

Metro buses run throughout the King area. Adult fares can be up to $3.25 depending on how far you travel. You can also pay with the ORCA. For detailed information click onthe following website https://metro.kingcounty.gov/

 

Washington State Ferry System

 

Ferries run throughout the Puget Sound Area. From downtown Seattle you can sail to Bainbridge Island or Bremerton. Both rides will take about 1 hour each way. Fares are $8 per walk on adult. Cars will cost an additional $14 approximately and may need a reservation. Fares usually go up in the peak months (May-September). You can also pay with the ORCA. For detailed and updated information click onthe following website https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/

 

ORCA card (one regional card for all)

 

The ORCA card can be used to pay for your fare on Sound Transit buses and trains. You may also use the ORCA card on Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit and Washington State Ferries. This is a convenient way to prepay with a Credit Card as buses require exact change. You can purchase one at the ticket vending machine (TVM) near the Light Rail Train station at SEATAC airport or online.
Click on the following link for more specific details https://www.soundtransit.org/Fares-and-Passes/ORCA-card