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Riding Metro | Regular Fare Passes & Tokens

Regular Fare Passes & Tokens

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Most Metro passes are now sold on TAP cards. Passes and tokens can save you time and money. Accepted as base fare, they're sold in advance at Metro Customer Centers and more than 400 other locations including Cash It Here, Nix Check Cashing, Ralph’s, Pavilions, Pay It Back Cashing and Vons.

Metro offers you the convenience of purchasing your Metro Passes online. Or, view a complete directory of Metro Pass and Token sales outlets.

Weekly Pass
Available in advance starting on Thursdays.

$17

Monthly Pass
Available in advance starting on the 25th of the month.

$62

Freeway Express Stamp
Bus only; maximum two zones

$18 per zone

EZ transit pass
Good for travel on Metro Bus, Metro Rail, Metro Orange line and many additional carriers

$70

EZ Premium Stamp
May only be affixed to EZ transit pass

$18 per zone

Token
Valid for base fare; sold in bags of ten

$12.50

Money-Saving Tips
Buying a pass is often less expensive than paying the $1.25 base fare. The chart below can help you find the best pass value for your needs.

If you buy a:

You save:

Day Pass ($5)

after 4 boardings per day

Weekly Pass ($17)

after 13 boardings per week

Monthly Pass ($62)

after 49 boardings per month