Find a Route

• Put where you want to go and when you want to arrive into the Metro Trip Planner to quickly and easily see your route options
• Pay attention to the side of the road you need to catch your bus to ensure you're going the right direction.  
  • The readerboard along the top of the bus tells you the final destination of that bus.  
  • When in doubt-ask the driver or another rider! 

At the Bus Stop

• Route numbers are along the top of the bus to make your bus easily identifiable.  
• Bus stop signs will list which routes serve that stop so you know where to wait.
• Timetables will show you the estimated arrival times from different stops on your route.  You can get printed timetables, or look them up online.
  • One Bus Away is a free smart phone app shows real time arrival information of buses at your stop.

Pay for Your Ride When Boarding

• Cash: Bring exact change, the driver won't be able to make change.
• Tap your ORCA* card bus pass against the card reader as you get on the bus.
  • ORCA cards: buy a monthly pass or pay as needed with the e-purse.  
  • New riders can request a free 1 month pass from Go Redmond. 
  • ORCA Lift: reduced fares for lower income users are available through an application process. 

Request Your Stop

• The driver announces upcoming stops and they will be displayed on the readerboard inside the bus.
• When your stop is next, pull the yellow cable near the window, or push the red "stop" button on the edge of some seats.
  • If you're on the aisle, you can ask your seatmate to request the stop for you. 
  • This will let the driver know you want to stop, a red light will come on over the center aisle when a stop has been requested.

If You Need to Make a Transfer to Another Bus

• With your ORCA Card: transfers are  made electronically, you will get a two-hour transfer credit for the fare paid. Tap your card, another fare will not be deducted.

• With Cash: Metro paper transfers are valid only on Metro buses. If you are paying cash and use more than one transit system you must pay a fare each time you board a different bus.  On RapidRide, the driver will always give you a paper transfer when paying with cash or using tickets to act as your receipt for proof of payment. 

When in doubt, ask the driver or other riders for help!

*ORCA stands for "One Regional Card for All" and is accepted on Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries.