Fares

Metro fares are simple. See how much it costs, how to pay, and who qualifies for free or reduced rides.

How much does it cost to ride Metro?

You never pay more than the daily or weekly cap when you tap to ride.

$1.75

Regular Fare
One-Way Ride

Daily Cap
Pay for 3 rides in one day. Ride free after that. Never pay more than $5.

7-Day Cap
Ride all week. Never pay more than $18.

Transfers
Transfers are free within two hours when you tap to ride.

Pay your fare using one of these options. See more details about how to pay.

Tap your card (plastic or digital wallet such as Apple Pay, Google Pay) on bus or at stations.

Add a TAP transit card to Apple Wallet. Tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to ride.

Buy a reusable TAP card or get the TAP app. Load money (Stored Value). Tap to ride.

Bus only. Exact fare required. Fare caps do not apply.

Many riders qualify for discounted or free fares.

Students
Students at participating K-12 schools, adult schools, and community colleges ride free with GoPass.

Seniors & Riders with Disabilities
Qualifying riders never pay more than $2.50 a day or $5 in seven days. After that, rides are free.

Low-Income Riders
With LIFE, qualifying LA County residents get 20 free rides each month.

College U-Pass
Participating colleges offer discounted transit passes directly on campus.

EZ Transit Pass
Ride local service on 23 transit agencies across the region with one monthly pass.

Metro provides flexible commuter benefit programs for businesses of all sizes. Offer transit passes to employees to save on commuting costs.