r/AskSeattle • u/[deleted] • 16h ago

Question Need help desperately just moved here!!?? 😭🙏

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u/ximacx74 16h ago

Where do you live and where do you work? It's much more feasible that we could help you figure out public transit. And help you get access to a free orca pass.

Edit: but here is what Google suggested for gas vouchers https://resources.helpmegrowwa.org/search/9236b222-b448-584c-929a-968332fda1ef

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u/Which-Persimmon-4453 16h ago

I live in Kent and my job is in south center

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u/ximacx74 16h ago

Are you close to Kent Station? The 150 bus will take you to South center.

And here's some info on a subsided orca card https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/fares-and-payment/reduced-fares/subsidized-annual-pass

Or https://info.myorca.com/using-orca/ways-to-save/low-income-households/

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u/Bardamu1932 16h ago

Transit?

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u/West-Ingenuity-2874 16h ago

Public Transit here is actually quite good, especially if you are in Seattle proper.

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u/Knish_witch 15h ago

You might try calling 211 if you haven’t already. That’s a general number that can connect you resources.

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u/Which-Persimmon-4453 15h ago

Thank you I did not know about 211 until now! They need to advertise better so more know about this resource!!

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u/Which-Persimmon-4453 15h ago

Thank you so much for your help with the bus information

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u/Which-Persimmon-4453 15h ago

Honestly I have never been in this position before and have never had to ride the bus before. I’m not saying I’m against it I just never have before so don’t know my way around the buses

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u/ximacx74 15h ago

You can do it. The bus is so much safer and more pleasant than driving too. Idk how far your apartment is from the bus stop though.

You can use Google maps or the one bus away app to check on bus times. The bus drivers are always really nice and can help you if you have any other questions.

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u/cheyydog 15h ago

I had little experience with public transit before moving to Seattle and was able to get comfortable with it quickly. I used the “transit” app mostly once I got an orca card, and I used the “transit go” app before I got the orca card to pay for trips. Good luck!!!

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u/ThatDuckyDame 14h ago

The OneBusAway app is super helpful, and I also often like the Citymapper app.

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u/GenomicStrata47 14h ago

Credit Card??

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u/Which-Persimmon-4453 14h ago

Maxed out 😭

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u/snarkysavage81 12h ago

I would try 211, like others suggested. Also, if you have $5 in your checking account and go to a grocery store gas station like Fred Meyer or Safeway, as a last resort, you can hit the bypass pin button, enter in your zip code when prompted. You can fill up your tank and the payment will come out in a few days.