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- (425) 353-RIDE (7433)
- (800) 562-1375
- TTY Relay: Dial 711
- riders@commtrans.org
- Mailing Address
- 7100 Hardeson Road
- Everett, WA 98203
Fare Prices
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| Service Category | Adult (19-64) | Youth (6 to 18) | Reduced Fare (Senior, Disabled, Medicare) |
|---|---|---|---|
Local | $1.50 | $1.00 | $0.50 |
Commuter/Everett and South | $3.50 | $2.75 | $1.50 |
Commuter/North and East* | $4.50 | $3.75 | $1.75 |
DART Paratransit | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 |
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Youth
Up to two children age 5 and under can ride free when a person responsible for them pays either a full or reduced fare for themselves. Youth between six years of age and senior year of high school qualify for a youth fare. High school students may be asked to show identification to receive youth fares.
To purchase a youth fare ORCA card, the youth, parent or guardian must go in person to the RideStore at Lynnwood Transit Center or to Everett Station and bring proof of age or student status.
Reduced Fare: Senior, Disabled, Medicare
People age 65 and older, people with disabilities and Medicare card holders are eligible to receive a reduced fare. You may purchase a Regional Reduced Fare Permit which entitles you to a discounted ride on regular bus routes throughout the Puget Sound region and on Washington State Ferries. It also allows for a personal care attendant to ride free when traveling with a disabled customer.
All new permits are also ORCA cards that can be loaded with pre-paid fare (E-purse) or a monthly pass. Current Regional Reduced Fare Permit holders can exchange their valid permit for a new ORCA regional reduced fare card at no charge by visiting their local transit agency’s customer service office.
If you board a Community Transit regular route bus without the Regional Reduced Fare Permit, you may be asked to show ID such as a driver's license, Medicare or ADA Paratransit card.
The Regional Reduced Fare Permit can be purchased for $3 at the RideStore at Lynnwood Transit Center or at Everett Station.
For more information or to receive an application, call the RideStore at (425) 348-2350 or download a PDF of the application brochure.
Transfers
- If you have an ORCA card, your transfer credit is automatically calculated based on the fare of your first trip. Simply tap your card on the second bus. If the next trip you take has a higher fare, the ORCA reader will display the difference and either deduct it from your "E-purse" or prompt you to pay the amount in cash.
- When you pay your fare with cash or a bus ticket, ask for a transfer when you board. The transfer is good for two hours after you get off the bus on which you received the transfer. Only one transfer will be issued per fare.
- When you board the next bus, show the Coach Operator your paper transfer, but do not put it in the farebox.
- If you board any Community Transit bus with another agency’s paper transfer, it is worth one local fare. For example, if someone paying a regular adult fare on King County Metro boards a Community Transit commuter route with a transfer, it is worth $1.50 toward an adult fare. Because the adult commuter fare is $3.50, the customer would pay an additional $2.00.
- If you are transferring to King County Metro, Pierce Transit or Sound Transit, your Community Transit paper transfer will allow you to travel within their local fare or one-zone fare area at no additional cost. Travel out of the local or one-zone area will require an additional fare.
- Everett Transit neither issues nor accepts any bus transfers. When transferring to or from Everett Transit, cash or ticket-paying customers will have to pay full fare on the next bus. ORCA or PugetPass users are credited the face value of their pass, as always.
Try ORCA Now
During an introductory period, the fee to get an ORCA card has been waived. After Feb. 1, 2010, the card fee will be $5. Cards last 3-5 years. Learn more about the benefits of ORCA .Bus Passes
Buy a new ORCA smart card and enjoy the benefits of not having to pay cash each time you ride. PugetPasses are also still available to purchase through the end of 2009 at retail pass outlets only (no more online sales). Both ORCA and PugetPass are valid on all transit systems in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.ORCA Card E-purse
Newer or infrequent transit riders should consider purchasing pre-paid transportation value on an ORCA card, similar to having a pre-paid coffee card or bus tickets in the past. With an ORCA “E-purse,” the fare value of your ride is deducted automatically from your card, and if you need to take a second bus or transportation mode to complete your trip, the transfer credit is calculated as well. If the second trip costs more than the first, additional fare will be deducted automatically from your card and shown on the card reader.“E-purse” value may be purchased in dollar increments with a minimum purchase of $5 and a maximum of $300. You can add value at any time by phone, online or in person, or set the card to “autoload” whenever it falls to zero.
Monthly Pass
For frequent customers (more than 18 roundtrips a month), we recommend a monthly pass. Like the PugetPass, a monthly pass on an ORCA card is good for unlimited rides on transit systems throughout the region. Pick a trip value for the pass based on the fare of your most frequent trip. For instance, buy a $1.50 pass if you’re an adult who takes local Community Transit buses. If you take a bus or train with a higher fare, you can pay the cost difference with cash or by having E-purse value on your ORCA card.Instead of getting a new pass each month, you just load a new pass onto your ORCA card or set your account to load automatically.
If you ride the Washington State Ferries, you can load a WSF monthly pass on your ORCA card (creating your own "Ship to Shore" pass), or use your E-purse to pay for individual ferry rides.
Skagit Transit has its own monthly passes, which are not accepted by other transit agencies.
EdPass, U-PASS, FlexPass
The EdPass, offered through Edmonds Community College, is valid on all Community Transit local routes and counts towards $1.50 of the fare on Community Transit commuter buses. The EdPass is not valid on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Everett Transit or any other agency.The U-PASS, offered through the University of Washington at the Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma campuses, is valid for full fare on Community Transit, King County Metro, Sound Transit and Everett Transit.
An employer-provided FlexPass is valid on Community Transit buses only if it has our logo on it. As company contracts for transit passes are renewed, employer passes will be placed on ORCA cards and all employer passes in King or Snohomish County will be valid on Community Transit and other ORCA partners.
Bus Tickets
Many passengers purchase ticket books to make paying the fare more convenient. Ticket books are still available at retail pass outlets only (no more online sales), but will eventually be completely replaced by ORCA cards, which offer the same convenience and more benefits. Community Transit Ticket books never expire, and each contains 20 tickets. Community Transit tickets are accepted at face value on Everett Transit, King County Metro and ST Express buses that travel to or from Snohomish County.Where to get ORCA
Customers can buy a new adult ORCA card and load transportation value or passes onto existing cards at:- www.orcacard.com
- by phone at 888-988-6722 (ORCA)
- Sounder train stations including Everett, Mukilteo and Edmonds
- RideStore at Lynnwood Transit Center, 20110 46th Ave. W, Lynnwood
- Everett Station Customer Service, 3201 Smith Ave., Everett
Customers who qualify for the reduced fare (seniors 65+, people with disabilities and Medicare card holders) must get their ORCA Regional Reduced Fare Permit in person at the Everett Station or RideStore.
Once you have a card, it can be reloaded anytime, in any of the ways listed above. Please note that it may take up to 24 hours before your card’s new value is valid.
DART Paratransit Pass, Tickets
Since ORCA cards are not be accepted on Dial-A-Ride-Transportation buses, Community Transit now sells DART Paratransit tickets and monthly passes for use by DART customers. In addition to DART services, the DART passes and tickets are good for face value ($1.50) on all regular Community Transit buses. They are not accepted by any other transit or paratransit agencies. Contact the RideStore at Lynnwood Transit Center for assistance: 425-348-2350.Monthly Pass & Ticket Costs
| Trip Value | 20-Ticket Book | One-Month Pass | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.50 | $10.00 | $18.00 | ||
| $0.75 | $15.00 | $27.00 | ||
| $1.00 | $20.00 | $36.00 | ||
| $1.25 | $25.00 | $45.00 | ||
| $1.50 | $30.00 | $54.00 | ||
| $1.75 | $35.00 | $63.00 | ||
| $2.00 | x | $72.00 | ||
| $2.25 | $45.00 | $81.00 | ||
| $2.50 | $50.00 | $90.00 | ||
| $2.75 | $55.00 | $99.00 | ||
| $3.00 | x | $108.00 | ||
| $3.25 | x | $117.00 | ||
| $3.50 | $70.00 | $126.00 | ||
| $3.75 | $75.00 | $135.00 | ||
| $4.00 | x | $144.00 | ||
| $4.50 | $90.00 | $162.00 | ||
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Who takes my pass?
This chart indicates which passes are accepted as fare payment on various transit systems. Passes are accepted at face value, so additional fare may be necessary.
| Pass | Community Transit | Dart | Everett Transit | King County Metro | Sound Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORCA | x | x | x | x | |
| Puget Pass | x | x | x | x | x |
| U-Pass | x | x | x | x | x |
| EdPass | x | x | |||
| FlexPass | maybe** | x | x | ||
| CT Ticket | x | x | x | x | x* |
| CT Transfer | x | x | x | x |
- * Good only on ST Express buses operated by Community Transit (510,511,513,532,535). Not good on other Sound Transit services.
- ** Look for agency logo on pass.