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ORCA LIFT Now Available
TO PIERCE TRANSIT!

On February 13, 2023, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners approved a proposal to have Pierce Transit join the ORCA LIFT fare program. Effective April 1, 2023, Pierce Transit will accept ORCA LIFT adult fare payment on bus and Runner services.

What is ORCA LIFT?
ORCA LIFT is a reduced adult fare program that is offered to individuals that meet the eligibility requirements up to or equal to 200 percent of the current Federal Poverty Level Guidelines*. If you qualify, you will be able to pay $1 per one-way trip on the following transit agencies’ services:

  • Sound Transit Services such as ST Express, Link Light Rail, Sounder Commuter Rail
  • King County Metro Buses, Seattle Streetcar
  • Kitsap Transit buses
  • Everett Transit buses
  • And NOW Pierce Transit buses and Runner services

Click here to see if you qualify for ORCA LIFT. If you qualify, you may apply and/or sign up for ORCA LIFT today.

The following enrollment facilities are available for you to submit your applications in person, or you can apply online here. Acceptable documents used to determine qualification or eligibility status are listed online here (application documents).

Pierce County ORCA LIFT Enrollment Centers

  • Pierce South Community Service Office – 1301 E. 72nd St., Tacoma, WA 98404
  • Puyallup Community Service Office (virtually only) – 201 West Main St., Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Pierce North Community Service Office – 1949 S. State St., Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Lakewood Community Service Office – 5712 Main St. W. #100, Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Community Health Centers:
    • 1202 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
    • 1708 E. 44th St., Tacoma, WA 98404
    • 10510 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW., Lakewood, WA 98499
    • 11225 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA, 98444
    • 134 188th St. S., Spanaway, WA 98387

How does ORCA LIFT work?

  • Initial ORCA LIFT card is free
  • If your ORCA LIFT card is lost, stolen or damaged, replacement cards are $3
  • An ORCA LIFT card lasts for two years after you receive it. You can renew by reapplying via the application process
  • You can reload your ORCA LIFT card with e-Purse value or a transit pass at any ORCA card vending machine ORCA-Where to Buy or online ORCA RELOAD
  • If you do not have enough money to cover your next trip, the ORCA LIFT card will allow you to travel with a negative balance of up to -$2.75. Riders will be required to pay with their next ORCA reload.

DON’T WAIT! APPLY TODAY!

*Check the current information on Federal Poverty Level Guidelines since this information changes periodically.

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Trip Planner Help

Trip Planner Tips - Entering Locations

To create a trip plan you need to enter both a starting location (origin) and an ending location (destination). For information about stops, schedules, or service at a specific location, you only need to enter one location.

The Trip Planner recognizes most street intersections and addresses as well as many landmarks in Pierce, King, and Snohomish Counties. If what you entered is not immediately recognized, the Trip Planner will offer you a list of options. You can choose one of the options, but if your intended location is not there, select the "Revise Original Entries" link to return to the entry page and change the entries you have already made.

Addresses

  • You don't need to type in the city along with the address. The Trip Planner shows the possible city names as options if needed. City names are based on zip codes.
  • You don't need to type in St., Street, Ave., or Avenue, or similar street types. The Trip Planner shows the possible alternatives as options if needed. (Example: type 110 Jones instead of 110 Jones Boulevard.)
  • You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 1000 Main instead of 1000 S Main. But type 1000 West Viewmont for 1000 West Viewmont Way W.)
  • Some streets and addresses are unknown to the Trip Planner. You may need to enter another nearby location, such as an intersection or a landmark.
  • You should not enter the suite number or apartment number.  Just the house number and street name (Example: type in 401 Broadway instead of 401 Broadway Avenue Suite 800).

Intersections

  • The "&" symbol is the only character used between two street names to show an intersection. (Examples: 1st & B, James & Madison)
  • You don't need to type in the city. The Trip Planner shows the possible city names as options if needed. City names are based on zip codes.
  • You don't need to type in St., Street, Ave., or Avenue, or similar street types. The Trip Planner shows the possible alternatives as options if needed. (Example: type Conifer & Jones instead of Conifer Circle & Jones Boulevard.)
  • You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 3rd & Main instead of 3rd S & S Main. But type 34th & West Viewmont for 34th W & West Viewmont Way W.)
  • Some streets are unknown to the Trip Planner. You may need to enter another nearby intersection or a landmark.

Landmarks

Government Sites: Pierce County Health Dept, Pierce Co Sheriffs Office, Tacoma City Hall

Major Commercial Sites: Tacoma Mall, Sheraton Hotel

Transportation Facilities: Sea-Tac Airport, Greyhound Bus Depot

Schools & Colleges: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Community College

Sports & Leisure: Cheney Stadium, Pt Defiance Zoo

Medical Facilities: Group Health, Tacoma General Hospital


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