Transportation
ORCA Youth Card
The ORCA youth card is available to youth age 6-18 and offers a discounted fare of $1.50 per trip. Cards are accepted on Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, and Sound Transit.
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)
On average, recipients save:
$60 / Month
To apply, it may take you about:
30 Minutes
The average response time is about:
1 Week
How it works
An ORCA youth card is available to youth aged 6-18. It allows you to pay only $1.50 for your trip including transferring to other services (within a 2 hour window) like Link light rail, Sound Transit buses, Community Transit and other participating agencies.
Note: If you are a Seattle Public Schools student, please see the ORCA Opportunity Section as you may be eligible for a free ORCA card.
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You are between 6 to 18 years of age.
Stuff you'll need
Copy of your ID showing proof of age
$5 for the cost of the card
Questions?
Call: (206) 553-3000
How to apply
ORCA Youth is offered through King County Metro. You can apply in-person or by mail by completing the online application form in advance:
Printable application form:
Apply by email:
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Apply by mail:
ORCA Regional Mail Center, KSC TR-0108, 201 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA, 98104-3856
Apply by phone:
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Apply in-person
Apply in person at King Street Center, 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).
Apply by fax:
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