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There are many transit options in Seattle, including bus, streetcar, light rail, commuter rail, water taxi, and ferry.
Find the best tools and tips to help you plan a smarter, easier trip around Seattle.
Trip Support & Assistance
Hopelink Transportation Resource Line:
Need extra help? Hopelink offers one-on-one support to find transportation options and create a personalized trip plan.
King County Metro Customer Service
Sound Transit Customer Service
Learn your options for paying fares — from ORCA cards to mobile apps and more.
Tip: Many employers offer commuter transit benefits. Check with your employer to see if you qualify for an employer-subsidized ORCA card.
Discover transportation options designed to meet the needs of seniors and riders with disabilities.
The Seattle area has multiple free or low-cost park-and-rides where you can park, ride transit, and leave your car behind — avoid the hassle of traffic and the cost of parking downtown or at the big game.
Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit and Community Transit – Parking locations to connect to local transit for transfers to Link light rail, Sounder commuter trains or express bus routes
Explore more tips and tools to help you plan your trip, stay safe, and make the most of your commute.
Watch this video to learn how to use the Transit GO Ticket app and ticket vending machines to pay for light rail, buses, streetcars, and other transportation services. Visit our video library to learn more about getting around Seattle.
Did you know?
50% of Seattle households have access to a very frequent transit network (running every 10 minutes or better) within a 10-minute walk (SDOT).