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Transit

There are multiple transit options to get you around and to/from Tacoma.

Transit Passes–You can use an ORCA pass (one regional card for all) to pay your fare on both Pierce Transit and Sound Transit. Did you know all youth, ages 18 and under, can ride transit for free? There are also programs for lower cost (or free) transit passes available for people with disabilities, older adults (age 65+), lower income households, and people who qualify for certain state benefit programs. Learn more at myorca.com.

Pierce Transit

Pierce Transit offers local bus routes, SHUTTLE paratransit, rideshare options, and on-demand Runner services that help get passengers to jobs, schools and appointments.

Sound transit logoSound Transit

Sound Transit (ST) provides options for regional transit trips, along with with the T Line light rail. Check the routes for the ST Express buses to Seattle, the Sounder commuter train that runs from Lakewood to Seattle – with stops in South Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome, and the T Line in Tacoma to learn what trips you could take by transit. Remember, you can bring your bike along on all of these options.