Regional transit agencies will begin fare updates starting September 1 and October 1, affecting several services across King County and Kitsap County.
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King County Metro bus (Adult): Increasing from $2.75 to $3.00
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Seattle Streetcar (Adult): Increasing from $2.25 to $3.00
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Water Taxi – West Seattle (Adult): Increasing from $5.00 to $5.25
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Water Taxi – Vashon (Adult): Increasing from $5.75 to $6.00
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Water Taxi – ORCA LIFT: Reduced to $1.00 (from $3.75 on West Seattle and $4.50 on Vashon)
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Metro Monthly Vanpool/Transit Pass: Increasing from $99 to $108 to align with the adult fare increase
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Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry – Westbound (Adult): Increasing from $12.00 to $13.00
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Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry – Westbound (Reduced Fare: LIFT, Senior, Disabled): Increasing from $6.00 to $6.50
 
Planning to hire more staff for the busy holiday season? Consider offering an ORCA Seasonal Passport short-term transit pass to attract seasonal and temporary workers, and free up valuable parking space for customers. ORCA Seasonal Passport includes all the same unlimited access to regional transit in King, Pierce, Everett, Kitsap and Snohomish counties as the annual ORCA Business Passport.
The cost is between $4 and $40 per month per employee, depending on location. Employers can choose a contract length from 2-6 months for a minimum of 5 or more seasonal employees. Learn more about ORCA Seasonal Passport or email our team to get started.
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King County Metro adds 900+ weekly trips and strengthens 2 Line
King County Metro is rolling out significant service enhancements starting August 30, including over 900 new weekly bus trips and expanded Metro Flex on-demand service in Bellevue beginning September 15. These upgrades are part of the Eastside Link Connections initiative, designed to boost service frequency and ensure smoother transit access across the Eastside and Seattle.
New and improved routes—including lines connecting Issaquah, Overlake, Woodinville, Bellevue, and downtown Seattle—will enhance access to Sound Transit’s 2 Line light rail stations. Updates include Routes 203, 222, 223, 226, 240, and the revised DART 224. Additionally, Route 106 in Seattle will benefit from increased service under the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure.
These changes reflect Metro’s commitment to delivering what riders asked for—more frequent, reliable service and better regional mobility across various communities.
Sound Transit’s Board has approved a plan to move forward with the Federal Way Link Extension, bringing the project closer to completion. This 7.8-mile light rail expansion will add three new stations in Kent, Des Moines, and Federal Way. The project also includes infrastructure improvements to support future service growth. Service is expected to start early 2026.
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On July 29, Sound Transit began conducting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping process for the Everett Link Extension. Through August 28, Sound Transit is gathering feedback on the project’s purpose and need, proposed alternatives for study, and key topics to include in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
The Everett Link Extension is planned to add approximately 16 miles of light rail and up to seven new stations, including one currently funded only for planning. This project will connect Lynnwood, unincorporated Snohomish County, and Everett.
Learn more about the Everett Link Extension and submit your feedback.
The Seattle Department of Transportation recently completed the Alaskan Way Safety Project, enhancing safety and accessibility along the Seattle waterfront. Improvements include a protected bike lane, safer traffic design, new public art, intersection safety upgrades and improved accessibility.
Want to use your ORCA card to visit the upgraded waterfront this summer? Several transit options are available to connect visitors to Seattle’s central waterfront, including the light rail, bus, and water taxi!
Learn more about the Alaskan Way Safety Project Completion.
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