Overview
A revised Metro fare structure takes effect on July 1, 2010.
Please note that Student, Senior and LACTOA/Disabled fares will remain unchanged as a result of Measure R. Fares on the Metro Silver Line are also unaffected.
Publish Date: Friday April 23, 2010
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July 1 Cash Fares
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Regular
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Senior/
Disabled/
Medicare*
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Base Fare
Required for each boarding
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$1.50
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$0.55
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Metro Day Pass
Good for local travel until 3am the following day. May be purchased aboard buses (TAP Card required) or at Metro ticket vending machines. Zone charges may apply on some lines.
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$6.00
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$1.80
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Metro-to-Muni Transfer
Required for transfer to municipal lines; Not valid on Metro Bus and Metro Rail
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$0.35
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$0.10
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Freeway Express Add-Ons
Bus only on freeway routes
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Zone 1
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$0.70
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$0.30
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Zone 2
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$1.40
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$0.60
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Seniors Age 62+/Disabled Off-Peak Base Fare
Weekdays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 5 a.m.;
All day on weekends and Federal holidays
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$0.25
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Metro Silver Line
See complete Silver Line fare structure.
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$2.45
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$1.15 peak
$0.85 off-peak
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*See Reduced Fare eligibility requirements
July 1 Passes & Tokens
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Weekly Pass
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$20
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Monthly Pass
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$75
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| Day Pass $6 |
May be purchased in quantities of up to 8 at a time |
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Freeway Express Stamp
Bus only; maximum two zones
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$22
per zone
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EZ transit pass
Good for travel on Metro bus, Metro Rail and many additional carriers
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$84
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EZ Premium Stamp
May only be affixed to EZ transit pass
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$22
per zone
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Token
Valid for base fare; sold in bags of ten for $15
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$1.50
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Money-Saving Tips
Buying a pass is often less expensive than paying the $1.50 base fare. The chart below can help you find the best pass value for your needs.
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If you buy a:
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You save:
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Day Pass ($6)
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after 4 boardings per day
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Weekly Pass ($20)
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after 13 boardings per week
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Monthly Pass ($75)
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after 50 boardings per month
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Note: New TAP cards are $2 and must be sold with a pass loaded.
