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Vanpool
There's a seat for everyone!
Joining or starting a Vanpool is simple. Our monthly fare covers everything you need to ride: the vehicle, fuel, tolls, insurance, maintenance, 24-hour roadside assistance and emergency ride home program. Enjoy an easier commute, share the driving, save money and build new friendships.
New Vanpool fares are now in effect
New Vanpool fares took effect September 1, 2026. Use the Fare Estimator to calculate your monthly Vanpool cost.
Estimate your Vanpool fareWhat is Vanpool?
Vanpool is a convenient and affordable way for people with similar commutes to share the driving and enjoy a smoother trip to and from work. Just 5 or more commuters who live and work near one another and have similar schedules. Each group needs at least 2 volunteer drivers — additional drivers are encouraged — and another person to fill the bookkeeper role. The group chooses its own routes, schedules and pickup and drop-off locations with guidance from Metro.
Work schedules vary from 3 to 7 days a week, and multiple vehicle sizes are available to best meet your group's needs. And our Metro team is here to help you at every step—and mile—along your Vanpool journey!
Vanpool benefits
Flexibility
- Works with your schedule. Vanpool is available for —full-time, part-time, evening shifts and weekend work schedules.
- Commute from almost anywhere in the region. Your Vanpool trip simply needs to start or end in King County
- Join or start a Vanpool. With more than 900 Vanpools already on the road, you can find one that fits your commute or start your own.
Value
- One monthly fare covers it all. Your fare includes the vehicle, fuel, tolls, insurance, maintenance, 24-hour roadside assistance and emergency ride home program.
- Save your car and your wallet. Reduce wear and tear on your personal vehicle while saving on fuel and other driving costs.
- A smart option for long commutes. Vanpool can be especially valuable if you travel a long distance to work or have limited transit options where you live.
Connection
- Build connections along the way. Strong friendships are one of the top benefits reported by current Vanpoolers.
- Make your commute more enjoyable. Sharing the ride, and the driving responsibility, means less stress and more time to relax and connect.
- Make a sustainable commute. Sharing the ride means fewer cars on the road, helping reduce emissions for you, your workplace and the region.
Refer friends.
Vanpool or Vanshare? Invite a friend or coworker to join. When they start riding you'll earn a $50 reward card.
Commute cost
How much does Vanpool cost?
Many factors determine your individual monthly Vanpool cost, such as the number of days you commute, trip mileage and the number of people in your Vanpool.
Use the tool below to calculate your approximate monthly fare. Check with your HR department or Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC) to see if your employer covers Metro Vanpool as a transportation benefit.
Fare Estimator
View pricing for
50 miles
5 people
Showing current fares effective September 1, 2026
Total monthly cost for the Vanpool group: $668.00 *
Your monthly share: $133.60 *
Emergency Ride Home
As a Metro Vanpool or Vanshare participant, you may be reimbursed for emergency situations when you are unable to ride home with your van. Take a cab or Uber or Lyft home, submit the completed form and your receipt and Metro will reimburse you for the ride.
Download Emergency Ride Home form
Please note, this service is meant to cover commuter van members after any other employer emergency transportation benefits have been used. For example, if your company provides you with benefits under Metro’s ORCA Business Programs, you may qualify for the Home Free Guarantee service. Check with your work administrator for more details.