Changes coming to Sound Transit: What you need to know

$3 flat fare: Just tap before you board!

Beginning August 30, an adult one-way trip on Link light rail will be $3 flat. From then on, you only need to tap your ORCA card before you board—just tap the yellow card reader once you arrive at your closest Link station and enjoy your trip. This change is designed to simplify our fare structure, making it easier for you to plan and budget for your travels on Link. Whether you’re commuting to work, catching a flight at Sea-Tac, heading to a game, or getting dinner with friends, your trip on Link light rail will just be $3.

In Washington, all youth 18 and under ride transit for free. Reduced $1 fares for seniors and other specific groups are available now. Visit info.myORCA.com/using-orca/ways-to-save to see if you qualify.

Find the right ORCA for Business workplace transit benefits program for your business or organization: https://info.myorca.com/business-programs/.

Why we're looking at fare changes now

Sound Transit’s last fare change for Link light rail happened in 2015. While we’d planned to adjust fares in 2020, the pandemic led us to postpone any changes to better support our community during that challenging time. As our system continues to expand, we need to update our fare structure to ensure sustainable and high-quality service.

https://www.soundtransit.org/blog/platform/changes-coming-to-sound-transit-what-you-need-to-know