Public Transportation Resources
King and Pierce Counties
Getting to class shouldn’t be a barrier to your success. If you’re facing challenges with transportation, we’re here to help. This page offers a variety of gas and transportation resources available to students who need extra support getting to and from campus. Whether you need assistance with public transit options, or carpool connections, we’re committed to helping you stay on track with your education.
Pregnant & Parenting
- HopeLink King County: For non-emergency medical appointments covered by Apple Health. Request a ride at 800-925-5438.
- Paratransit Pierce County: For non-emergency medical appointments covered by Apple Health. Request a ride at 800-925-5438.
Public Transportation
- King County rideshare:
- Vanpool: Sliding, monthly fee for 5+ people to share a ride if a trip
- Vanshare: Flat, monthly fee for 5+ people to connect to public transport in King County.
- Metro Flex: An on-demand minivan that can take the user anywhere in the service area.
- King County ACCESS: Door-to- door transportation for those with disabilities that prevents them from riding traditional public transport.
- Dial-A-Ride Transit (DART): A free bus that can be requested for its service area.
- Pierce County rideshare:
- Pierce Transit Rideshare: Sliding, daily or monthly fee for groups or 3-15 people to carpool together.
- Piercetransit.org/rideshare
- Pierce County SHUTTLE: Rideshare for those with disabilities that prevents them from riding traditional public transport.
- 211: Community resource hotline that can provide assistance with basic needs, including transportation.
- ORCA programs: ORCA LIFT: A reduced public transit fare for qualifying users. Subsidized Pass: Qualifying users receive a subsidized annual pass. ORCA Youth: People under the age of 18 ride for free and can receive a card through their high school.