FAQ'S:

Who is eligible to receive an ORCA Card  / METRO Bus Pass?

            High School students residing outside the school’s walk boundary, who do not have a parking pass.

Where do I get my ORCA Card / METRO Bus Pass?

            Eligible students will pick-up their ORCA Card from their school’s Metro Coordinator at school or at BSD Transportation.

When do I get my ORCA Card / METRO Bus Pass?

            Pick-up ORCA Card before school starts at school’s back to school orientation.  After school starts, schools will have times designated and posted, when ORCA Cards will be distributed.  ORCA Cards can also be picked-up at BSD Transportation.

            Initially, Metro Bus Passes will be pre-loaded on all ORCA Cards distributed prior to the end of the first week of school.  After that it will take 3-5 days for an ORCA Card to be loaded with a Metro Bus Pass.

            Metro Bus Passes will be electronically loaded onto eligible students ORCA Cards on the 24^th of each month for the following month (October – June).

How much do I pay?

            Eligible students are initially issued an ORCA Card at no cost.  Replacements for Lost, Stolen or Damaged cards will cost students $10.

            With a Metro Bus Pass loaded on an ORCA Card, students may ride any King County Metro transit bus at no cost.  Students must scan/tap their ORCA Card on the fare card reader each time they enter the bus.  Students must pay additional costs in excess of $.75 Youth fare, if riding Sound Transit or using any other transit service.

What Bus do I take?

            King County Metro Transit Buses.  See the Metro Bus Route Maps for your school, which are a link on this web site.  Metro Bus Route Maps are also available at your school or online at www.metro.kingcounty.gov or you may call Metro at 206-553-3000 for information.

Where do I catch the bus?

            Students may board the bus at any posted Metro Bus Stop on their route.