Metro offers an affordable, convenient means of travel throughout LA County. Apply for a Reduced Fare TAP card and save up to 80% off regular Metro fares.
People with Disabilities Fare and Passes
| 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 60¢ charge for the Silver Line bus and the Express Bus Lines 442 , 460 , 487 , 489 , 501 , 550 , and 577 . Add’l 35¢ charge for a transfer to non-Metro buses within 2.5 hrs.
Add'l People with Disabilities 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.
- 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
Apply in person for a Reduced Fare TAP card
- Get a temporary Reduced Fare TAP card right away 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
Buy a TAP card
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.
Pay with Cash or Tokens
Cash payment (exact change) and tokens, are only accepted on buses that do not have All-Door Boarding . Transfers are not included. Tokens will be phased out by November 2019. To ride Metro Rail, you must pay with a TAP card.
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.