Paratransit in Tacoma, Washington
3 transit agencies reported demand-response (door-to-door) service in Tacoma, WA, to the National Transit Database for 2024, including 2 with ADA paratransit.
At a glance
- Main provider
- Access Transportation
- One-way fare (NTD 2024)
- $2.75
- $1.75 one-way or $63 monthly (19+); youth 0-18, PCA and service animals free Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Booking window (NTD 2024)
- Same day (no minimum notice reported)
- Book 1 to 7 days ahead, by 5 p.m. the day before (4:30 p.m. for multi-county trips) Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Service hours (NTD 2024)
- Mon–Sun: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Phone
- 206-205-5000 (Access Rideline, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; WA Relay 711; outside Seattle area 1-866-205-5001) Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
County: Pierce County · Population (Census 2024 estimate): 228,202
Who provides paratransit in Tacoma
Access Transportation
King County
ADA paratransit (reported to NTD)Serves part of the city
This agency reported ADA-eligible demand-response service to the NTD for 2024.
- Website: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/travel-options/accessible-services/access-transportation
- Phone: 206-205-5000 (Access Rideline, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; WA Relay 711; outside Seattle area 1-866-205-5001) Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Fare: $1.75 one-way or $63 monthly (19+); youth 0-18, PCA and service animals free Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Booking: Book 1 to 7 days ahead, by 5 p.m. the day before (4:30 p.m. for multi-county trips) Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Service area: Almost anywhere a Metro bus or light rail train goes at that time and day Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
| Service | One-way fare | Booking | Days and hours | Eligibility required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased transportation (contractor) ADA eligible | $2.75 | Same day (no minimum notice reported) | Mon–Sun: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM | Yes |
| Taxi (purchased transportation) ADA eligible | $1.75 | Book by the day before | Mon–Sun: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM | No |
Pierce Transit
Pierce County Transportation Benefit Area Authority
ADA paratransit (reported to NTD)Serves part of the city
This agency reported ADA-eligible demand-response service to the NTD for 2024.
- Website: piercetransit.org
- Phone: Not published in the NTD. Use the agency website.
| Service | One-way fare | Booking | Days and hours | Eligibility required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directly operated by the agency ADA eligible | $1.75 | Book by the day before | Mon–Fri: 5:45 AM–5:15 PM; Sat–Sun: no service reported | No |
| Purchased transportation (contractor) ADA eligible | $2.00 | Same day (no minimum notice reported) | Mon–Sun: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM | Yes |
Snoqualmie Valley Transportation
Snoqualmie Indian Tribe
Dial-a-ride / demand responseServes the whole city
This agency reported demand-response (dial-a-ride) service but did not flag it as ADA paratransit. Rules on who can ride may differ.
- Website: svtbus.org
- Phone: Not published in the NTD. Use the agency website.
| Service | One-way fare | Booking | Days and hours | Eligibility required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directly operated by the agency | Free ($0 reported) | Book at least 72 hours ahead | Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat–Sun: no service reported | No |
Federal rules: ADA paratransit fares can be no more than twice the regular bus fare, a personal care attendant rides free, and trips must be bookable the day before during the agency’s business hours (49 CFR 37.131).
How to apply
- Contact the paratransit provider for Tacoma, WA and ask for an ADA paratransit eligibility application (most agencies also post it online).
- Complete the application. Many agencies also ask for an in-person or phone assessment and a statement from a health professional.
- The agency must decide within 21 days of receiving a complete application. If it does not, you must be treated as eligible until it decides (49 CFR 37.125).
- A denial must be in writing, give the reasons, and explain how to appeal.
Visiting Tacoma?
If you are eligible for ADA paratransit where you live, the provider here must give you service as a visitor for any combination of 21 days in a 365-day period, starting with your first trip. Bring proof of your eligibility from home. If your home area has no paratransit, the agency can ask for proof of where you live and, if your disability is not apparent, proof of disability (49 CFR 37.127; FTA guidance). After 21 days, you may be asked to apply locally.
Contact the provider before your trip so your visitor eligibility is on file. Using paratransit when you travel
Private wheelchair transportation near Tacoma
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Last updated: 2026-10-17 (site build). Source: FTA National Transit Database (NTD), 2024 report year, retrieved October 17, 2026: coverage, fares and eligibility, service schedules, agency information. Blank fields mean the information was not in the source; we do not guess. Report a correction.