business and finance | February 09, 2026

Can Orca cards expire?

Can Orca cards expire?

Youth, LIFT, and temporary Disabled RRFP cards all have an expiration date. After that date they become an adult ORCA cards instead of reduced fare cards. When tapped after the date of expiration, an adult fare will be charged. – LIFT cards usually expire within 2-3 years of issuance.

How much is Orca monthly pass?

The cost

Trip valuePass total cost per month
$1.25$45.00
$1.50$54.00
$1.75$63.00
$2.00$72.00

What does an ORCA card cover?

The ORCA card is all you need to pay your fare on Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Seattle Street Car, Seattle Monorail, the King County Water Taxi, and Washington State Ferries.

How do I get a free ORCA card?

Get a card

  1. Call the Community Health Access Program (CHAP) at 1-800-756-5437. Receive your card in 7-10 days.
  2. Go online using the Reduced Fare Portal. Receive your card in 7-10 days.
  3. In person, visit one of the authorized enrollment offices around King County. Receive your ORCA LIFT card that day.

What is a Puget Pass?

A PugetPass pass is a regional pass valid on all transit services in the region for a specific calendar month up to the fare value of the pass. Passes are valid on Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.

Why is my ORCA card blocked?

9.1 If an ORCA Card malfunctions, it will be blocked when it is surrendered at an ORCA Customer Service Office or received at the ORCA Regional Mail Center (201 S Jackson St, MS KSC-TR-0108, Seattle WA 98104-3856).

Can I buy an ORCA card at Safeway?

In Pierce County, stop by a Saar’s Market Place, QFC, or a Safeway location when you need an adult ORCA card. ORCA cards sold at retail stores are full-fare adult cards (for ages 19-64) each card costs $5. you may add value to your card at the same time, so your fare is available immediately for riding.

Can two people use an ORCA card?

A single ORCA Card can be used to pay for two or more people traveling together, except on Community Transit’s Swift service.

Who owns Orca?

Vix Technology
ORCA card

LocationPuget Sound region, Washington, U.S.
OperatorVix Technology
ManagerRegional ORCA Operations Team
CurrencyUnited States dollar ($5 minimum load, $300 maximum load)
Stored-valueE-purse

Does ORCA card save money?

The ORCA card is a smart card that carries a transit pass or fare. It is the most convenient way to pay your fare on Everett Transit buses. Using an ORCA card may save you money, especially if you travel frequently by bus and make transfers.

Can I buy an orca?

Adult customers can buy an ORCA card and load transportation value or passes onto existing cards in the any of the ways listed below. An adult ORCA card costs $5 to purchase. By phone: 1-888-988-6722 or TTY Relay: 711 (1-888-889-6368).

How do I get a senior ORCA card?

Any eligible person may apply for an RRFP card at an ORCA customer service office. The card is free. Senior RRFP cards can also be obtained by mailing the application to the ORCA customer service office.