How much does it cost for People with Disabilities?
| 1-Way | 75¢/35¢* |
| 1-Day Pass | $2.50 |
| 30-Day Pass | $20 |
| LIFE 30-Day Pass (low-income) | $12 |
• *Off-Peak rates apply weekdays 9am - 3pm & 7pm - 5am; weekends & Federal holidays.
• Fare payment with TAP includes 2 hrs of unlimited transfers to Metro rail and bus in one direction (no roundtrips).
• Add’l 75¢ charge for the
Silver Line
and the Express Bus Lines
442
,
460
,
487
,
489
,
501
,
550
, and
577
• Add’l 50¢ charge for a transfer to non-Metro buses within 2.5 hrs.
Fare details
- If using cash, please have exact fare when you board the bus. Metro bus operators do not carry change.
- Two children under age 5 may travel free with each fare-paying adult on bus or rail.
- Eating, drinking or smoking is not permitted in Metro stations, buses or trains.
- Warning: Failure to pay the proper fare is a violation of Section 640 Penal Code and may result in a fine up to $250 and 48 hours community service.
Metro Pass details
- 1-Day Pass : Valid for 1 day on first tap. Expires at 3am on the following day after first use. Includes: All Metro services.
- 30-Day Pass : Valid for 30 consecutive days from the first tap. Expires at 3am on the day following expiration. Add’l charges apply to ride: Metro Silver Line, Metro Express Buses.
-
30-Day + Zone 1 Pass
: Ride Metro for 30 consecutive days from the first tap. Includes: All Metro Services
How to get a Reduced Fare TAP card for People with Disabilities
Apply in person for a Reduced Fare TAP card
- Apply at a Metro Customer Center .
- Make sure you have proper documentation and an image of yourself in the correct size.
- People w/Disabilities application and requirements .
Apply online for a Reduced Fare TAP card
- Gather all the requirements and apply online. Wait time is approximately 4-6 weeks to receive your Persons with Disabilities TAP card.
- Online Application for People with Disabilities
How to Pay
General TAP card info
TAP is the quick and convenient way to pay your Metro fare. The TAP card costs $2 plus fare and includes transfers to Metro rail and bus. Use it to pay for Metro bus, rail, and 24 other transit providers throughout LA County.
- Buy a regular fare TAP card online
- Reload , check your balance + expiration date of your TAP card
- TAP Vending Machines
- TAP Vendor Locations
It is recommended that you register your TAP card by calling 866.TAPTOGO for:
- balance protection should you lose your card
- ability to transfer a remaining balance from one TAP card to another
- consolidation of remaining balances from several TAP cards to one
Pay with Cash or Tokens
Exact change and tokens are accepted on buses that do not have All-Door Boarding . Transfers are not included.
To ride Metro Rail, you must pay with a TAP card.
ALERT: Friday, November 29, 2019 is the last day you can use tokens on Metro. Read more about token elimination--> .
Additional ways for people with disabilities to save when riding Metro
EZ Pass
If you frequently ride Metro in combination with other transit systems, EZ Pass could provide additional savings.
Low Income (LIFE)
Metro’s Rider Relief Program is now the LIFE (Low-Income Fare is Easy) program. Qualifying riders can save even more on fares on Metro and participating transit systems with LIFE benefits.
Employer Annual Pass
Metro offers Employer Annual Pass programs that are a low-cost, high-value benefit and help to reduce stress, improve health and save money.
Access
A shared-ride service for people with disabilities that serves as a more accessible alternative to using regular bus and light rail services.