Local Passes

Pierce Transit Adult Monthly Pass

Pierce Transit offers an adult monthly pass, for use specifically on Pierce Transit bus and Runner services. The Pierce Transit pass is for riding Pierce Transit only, it has no transfer value on other agencies’ services. Choose the version that is best for you:

Load on an ORCA card and the pass is valid for unlimited rides on Pierce Transit buses or Runner services during the calendar month for which it is purchased. It will be valid from the first to the last day of the month.
Purchase the 30 Day Pass through Transit app on your mobile device. This pass is a “rolling” pass, which can be used the first day it is activated and is valid for 30 consecutive days, even if those 30 days cross from one month into another. You may purchase the pass ahead of time, then activate it when you are ready to ride. While activated, this mobile pass is good for unlimited rides on Pierce Transit buses and Runner services.

Virtual SHUTTLE Pass

SHUTTLE passengers may pay fares with cash, One Ride ticket or a Virtual SHUTTLE Pass. The Virtual SHUTTLE Pass is valid only on SHUTTLE not Pierce Transit local buses. Virtual SHUTTLE Passes are for use by registered SHUTTLE customers only (see eligibility requirements). Passes are valid from the first day to the last day of the month. Passengers who ride fixed route buses should not purchase a Virtual SHUTTLE Pass; instead, an ORCA Pierce Transit Reduced Fare Monthly Pass, cash, or One Ride ticket should be used. For more information, call 253.581.8000 Option 2, then Option 4.

Pierce Transit Tickets & All Day Passes

Certified Human Service Agencies (HSAs) may purchase paper One Ride Tickets and All Day Passes from Pierce Transit for the clientele that they serve. More information can be found here, or if you are interested in participating in the program, you can fill out an application for your agency. Accredited agencies may order their tickets or All Day Passes by clicking the button below.

Regional Passes

ORCA Cards

ORCA smart cards simplify fares and transfers. You can use an ORCA card like cash to pay your bus fare. The card has an Electronic Purse (E-Purse) that stores cash fare value. Your ORCA card can be used for the fare that covers the trips you take most often. When you take a bus with a higher fare, just pay the difference with E-purse. You can store value from $5 to $400 on your ORCA card. To learn more, Click Here.

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