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Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST)

Fares

Source: https://mst.org/fares/ (fetched 2026-06-12)

Fares Overview

MST accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express contactless-enabled bank cards and mobile wallets onboard all buses – and with fare capping, you will never be charged more than $6 per day, $20 per week, or $70 per month no matter how many times you ride in a day—as long as you pay with the same contactless debit/credit card or mobile wallet each time you ride. (visit Benefits page for details about tapping and discounted fares) Transfers If you need to transfer and are paying with cash or a GoPass, request a 2-hour pass from your driver when boarding your first bus. If you are paying with a contactless payment method, simply tap it on the contactless payment reader on each bus you board and you will only be charged $2 no matter how many times you tap and transfer within that 2-hour window.

— Cash / GoPass / GoCard

Single Ride 2 hours Cash or GoCard Daily GoPass valid until 2:00 AM Weekly GoPass (7 Days) Monthly GoPass (31 Days) Regular Fixed Route $ 2.00 $ 6.00 $ 20.00 $ 70.00 Discount Fixed Route $ 1.00 $ 3.00 $ 10.00 $ 35.00 — Contactless Payment Single Ride 2 hours Daily valid until 2:00 AM Weekly (7 Days) Monthly (31 Days) Regular Fixed Route $ 2.00 $ 6.00 $ 20.00 $ 70.00 Discount Fixed Route $ 1.00 $ 3.00 $ 10.00 $ 35.00

Discount Eligibility

Discount fare for: 18 years and under 65 years and older (see also: Benefits ) Individuals with disabilities Medicare Card holders (see also: Benefits ) Veterans (see also: Benefits ), Veteran’s spouse/caregiver MST RIDES Paratransit Eligibility card holders Special Humanitarian Parole Proof of age, an MST Courtesy Card ( English application / Spanish application ) or Medicare Card is required upon boarding. MST also honors discount courtesy cards issued by other transit systems. Veterans may obtain an MST Courtesy Card ( English application / Spanish application ) with the following proof of service: DD Form 214 DD Form 256N US Department of Veterans Affairs ID card Veterans of Foreign Wars ID card Membership card from the American Legion Disabled American Veterans ID card CA driver license or ID card with “veteran” designation” Contactless payment methods , cash, GoPasses, and GoCards can be used on all fixed route MST buses. Please have your payment ready when you board. The coach operator may ask to see proof of eligibility for a discounted fare (Individuals 18 years and under, 65 years and older, individuals with disabilities, and Medicare Card holders). GoPasses and GoCards can be purchased directly from MST, online, by phone or in person any MST customer service location. GoPasses may also be purchased at pass outlets throughout the county. See the pass outlets page for specific locations.

Contactless Payment Methods

MST now accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express contactless-enabled bank cards and mobile wallets. At this time, accepted mobile wallets include: Apple Pay , Google Pay, Samsung Pay , and Fitbit Pay . For more information, visit our Contactless Fare Payment Fast Facts and FAQs . Cash Cash is inserted into the farebox. Exact fare is not required. If you do not have exact fare the farebox will issue credit for use on future MST trips.

GoPasses

GoPasses are non-refundable and are available in monthly, weekly and daily options. The first time you use your GoPass, remember to insert it in the slot on the top left of the farebox with the front side of the pass facing you. This will activate your pass and print the dates the pass is valid so you will know when it is time to purchase a new one. After inserting the pass the first time you use it, the pass is swiped through the magnetic strip reader slot when boarding on subsequent trips.

GoCard

The GoCard is a stored value card. Passengers can add value to their card at any time by visiting an MST customer service location and use it like a debit card when riding the bus. The GoCard allows for speedy boarding. Simply tap your card on the farebox below the digital screen and the appropriate fare will be deducted. Plus passengers receive an additional 10% value each time the card is reloaded! For example, load your card with $20 and receive $22 value on your GoCard. Use the card when you need it, save the value when you don’t. $10 minimum purchase required.

Courtesy Cards

Courtesy Cards are available to all disabled individuals free of charge with a physician’s written verification or a Medicare Card. Use the card for discounted fares and passes as proof of eligibility. Obtain an application in person at the MST Bus Stop Shop, 201 Pearl Street in Monterey, Marina Transit Exchange, 280 Reservation Road in Marina, Salinas Transit Center, 110 Salinas Street in Salinas, or here ( English application / Spanish application ).

College Students

Hartnell students ride FREE on all routes with a valid photo student ID during the Fall and Spring semesters. MPC students ride FREE on all routes with a valid photo student ID during the Fall and Spring semesters. CSUMB students ride FREE on all routes with a valid photo student ID during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Military Commuter Service

For credentialed access to the following military installations: Presidio of Monterey Naval Post Graduate School Valid military credentials are required for access to all military bases. Transit riders without credentials will be required to deboard at a bus stop before the security gate. In some cases, the bus stop may be located miles before entry to the base. For military pass information, please contact the Presidio of Monterey, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS) 831-242-3983, Bldg. 418. Naval Postgraduate School Travel Office (831) 656-2041 Purchase passes for Naval Postgraduate School (password required)

Pass Outlets

For your convenience, MST GoPasses are available at MST Customer Service locations and pass outlet locations throughout your community. Carmel Carmel Drug Store, San Carlos & Ocean Gonzales City Hall, 147 Fourth St. Greenfield City Hall, 45 El Camino Real King City City Hall, 212 S. Vanderhurst Ave. Marina Marina Transit Exchange, 280 Reservation Road Monterey MST Bus Stop Shop, 201 Pearl Street Salinas Costco, 1339 N. Davis Rd. (Regular GoPass only) Salinas Transit Center, 110 Salinas Street Sand City Costco, 801 Tioga Ave. (Regular GoPass only) Seaside Mal’s Market, 1264 Noche Buena Gopasses and Gocards may also be purchased anytime online at the MST Store , by phone at 1-888-MST-BUS1 (1-888-678-2871) or by mail by sending your check, credit card information or money order to: GoPasses, 19 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200, Monterey, CA 93940.

Group Discount Program

The Monterey-Salinas Transit Group Discount Program provides 31 Day MST GoPasses at reduced costs. Based on the number of GoPasses your organization orders, participants can enjoy substantially reduced costs – making riding the bus an outstanding benefit. For more information, or to enroll, please complete the application or call 1-888-MST-BUS1 (1-888-678-2871). 5-20 GoPasses – 25% Discount Monthly GoPass – $52.00 21+ GoPasses – 35% Discount Monthly GoPass – $45.00 Enrolled Group Discount participants, please click here to place your order . Group discount rates for residential complexes serving the elderly and disabled Participating residential complexes, please click here to place your order . Residential housing complexes serving the elderly and disabled have the ability to pre-purchase monthly bus passes in bulk at a 50% discount should the complex pay upfront for a full year of passes for all of their residents. This would make the Monthly GoPass $210.00 per resident annually ($17.50 per month). New! MST’s board of directors recently approved an expansion of the residential complex rate to include developments where 50% or more of the residents meet qualifying criteria of low-income, farm worker and/or other similar disadvantaged group. This program allows residential housing complexes to pre-purchase monthly bus passes in bulk at a 50% discount should the housing complex pay for a full year of passes for all of their units. This arrangement makes the GoPass $210.00 per unit annually or $17.50 per month.

Benefits (Cal-ITP reduced fares)

Source: https://mst.org/fares/benefits/ (fetched 2026-06-12)

Get Your Discount when You Pay Your Fare with a Contactless Card

MST has partnered with Cal-ITP —the California Integrated Travel Project, an initiative of the State of California—to offer a way to quickly verify your eligibility for a discount and then link that discount to your contactless-enabled bank card. (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express). You’ll get your discount every time you pay with that same contactless card. Right now, the Cal-ITP Benefits website will work for anyone who meets the following criteria: Is eligible for the Medicare, Senior (age 65+), or Veteran Discount programs: Has a Medicare or Login.gov account or has an active MST Courtesy card Has a contactless credit or debit card Has a Medicare or Login.gov account or has an active MST Courtesy card Has a contactless credit or debit card “Contactless” means a card you can tap instead of swipe to pay. Look for this symbol on the front or back of your card: Symbol description: four, curved lines facing sideways, similar to a wifi symbol. You can get in touch with your bank card provider to request a contactless card—or you can order a contactless-enabled card from one of the providers in our Contactless Fare Payment guide. The process to verify your eligibility for a discount and add it to your contactless card is completely online and secure! See how it works for MST’s Senior Discount, Veteran Discount, Medicare Discount and Courtesy Card holders. Have your ID and contactless bank card ready and get started now on the website below. To continue, please click the below link to exit MST’s website and be redirected to the State of California’s eligibility verification website, Cal-ITP Benefits. Go to Cal-ITP Benefits

Veterans Resource

Source: https://mst.org/mobility/veterans-resource/ (fetched 2026-06-12)

Taxi Voucher Program

Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) offers a taxi voucher program to assist veterans in accessing important locations within their communities.

Bus Pass for Veterans

Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) is partnering with veterans’ services organizations to select individuals needing transportation services. Selected veterans are provided free MST passes to honor their service to our country. For information email [email protected] Veterans Group Travel Training Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) provides free fixed-route travel training to teach interested individuals how to safely and independently ride the MST bus system. Travel Training

Nation's Finest - Monterey

To support America’s military veterans and their families with a comprehensive approach to housing, health, and employment that helps them achieve self-sufficiency and reach their full potential. https://nationsfinest.org/locations/monterey/

Veterans Transition Center

To end Veteran homelessness in Monterey County. Each Veteran is paired with a dedicated VTC Case Manager who designs and supervises their recovery program while addressing medical, psychological, occupational, financial, educational, and social issues. They offer several housing programs, including emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing. https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org/programsandservices Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Inc To assist veterans in need of housing, job placement, job skill training, and more. https://vrspecialists.com/

Monterey County Military & Veterans Affairs Office

The Office of Military & Veterans Affairs provides these services and helps with the following benefits: Comprehensive benefits counseling Claims preparation and submission Claims follow-up to ensure final decisions are fully adjudicated Initiate and develop appeals when appropriate Networking and advocacy with federal, state, and local agencies https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-i-z/military-veterans#mva

Tarifas (Spanish fares page)

Source: https://mst.org/es/fares/ (fetched 2026-06-12)

Tarifas Descripción general

MST acepta tarjetas bancarias sin contacto y billeteras móviles Visa, Mastercard, Discover y American Express de a bordo todos los autobuses – y con límite de tarifa, nunca se le cobrará más de $6 por día, $20 por semana o $70 por mes sin importar cuántas veces viaje en un día— siempre que pague con la misma tarjeta de débito/crédito sin contacto o billetera móvil cada vez que viaje. (visita Beneficios página para obtener detalles sobre tapping y tarifas con descuento) Transferencias Si necesita hacer transbordo y paga en efectivo o con un GoPass, solicite un pase de 2 horas a su conductor al abordar su primer autobús. Si está pagando con un método de pago sin contacto, simplemente tóquelo en el lector de pagos sin contacto en cada autobús que suba y solo se le cobrarán $2 sin importar cuántas veces toque y transfiera dentro de ese período de 2 horas.

— Efectivo / GoPass / GoCard

Viaje único 2 horas Efectivo o Tarjeta Go GoPass diario válido hasta las 2:00 AM GoPass semanal (7 días) GoPass mensual (31 días) Regular Ruta fija $ 2.00 $ 6.00 $ 20,00 $ 70,00 Descuento Ruta fija $ 1,00 $ 3.00 $ 10,00 $ 35,00 — Pago sin contacto Viaje único 2 horas Diario válido hasta las 2:00 AM Semanal (7 días) Mensual (31 días) Regular Ruta fija $ 2.00 $ 6.00 $ 20,00 $ 70,00 Descuento Ruta fija $ 1,00 $ 3.00 $ 10,00 $ 35,00

Elegibilidad con descuento

Tarifa con descuento para: 18 años y menos 65 años y más (ver también: Beneficios ) Personas con discapacidad Titulares de la tarjeta Medicare (ver también: Beneficios ) Veteranos (ver también: Beneficios ), cónyuge/cuidador del veterano Titulares de tarjetas de elegibilidad para paratránsito de MST RIDES Libertad condicional humanitaria especial Comprobante de edad, tarjeta de cortesía del MST ( Aplicación en inglés / Solicitud en español ) o se requiere tarjeta Medicare al abordar. MST también respeta las tarjetas de cortesía con descuento emitidas por otros sistemas de tránsito. Los veteranos pueden obtener una tarjeta de cortesía del MST ( Aplicación en inglés / Solicitud en español ) con la siguiente prueba de servicio: Formulario DD 214 Formulario DD 256N Tarjeta de identificación del Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos de EE. UU Tarjeta de identificación de veteranos de guerras extranjeras Tarjeta de membresía de la Legión Americana Tarjeta de identificación de veteranos estadounidenses discapacitados Licencia de conducir o tarjeta de identificación de CA con designación “veterano”” Métodos de pago sin contacto , se pueden usar efectivo, GoPasses y GoCards en todos los autobuses MST de ruta fija. Tenga listo su pago al embarcar. El operador del autocar puede solicitar ver prueba de elegibilidad para una tarifa con descuento (individuos menores de 18 años, mayores de 65 años, personas con discapacidades y titulares de la tarjeta Medicare). GoPasses y GoCards se pueden comprar directamente desde MST, en línea, por teléfono o en persona en cualquier ubicación de servicio al cliente de MST. Los GoPasses también se pueden comprar en puntos de venta de pases en todo el condado. Ver el pasar salidas página para ubicaciones específicas.

Métodos de pago sin contacto

MST ahora acepta tarjetas bancarias y billeteras móviles sin contacto habilitadas para Visa, Mastercard, Discover y American Express. En este momento, las billeteras móviles aceptadas incluyen: Pago de Apple , Google Pay, Pago Samsung , y Pago de Fitbit . Para obtener más información, visite nuestro Datos breves y preguntas frecuentes sobre el pago de tarifas sin contacto . Efectivo Se inserta efectivo en la caja de tarifas. No se requiere tarifa exacta. Si no tiene la tarifa exacta, la caja de tarifas emitirá crédito para usar en futuros viajes de MST.

Pases de Go

Los GoPasses no son reembolsables y están disponibles en opciones mensuales, semanales y diarias. La primera vez que utilice su GoPass, recuerde insertarlo en la ranura en la parte superior izquierda de la caja de tarifas con el lado frontal del pase hacia usted. Esto activará su pase e imprimirá las fechas en que el pase es válido para que sepa cuándo es el momento de comprar uno nuevo. Después de insertar el pase la primera vez que lo usa, el pase se desliza a través de la ranura del lector de banda magnética al abordar en viajes posteriores.

Tarjeta Go

La GoCard es una tarjeta de valor almacenado. Los pasajeros pueden agregar valor a su tarjeta en cualquier momento visitando una ubicación de servicio al cliente de MST y usarla como una tarjeta de débito cuando viajan en autobús. La GoCard permite un embarque rápido. Simplemente toque su tarjeta en la caja de tarifas debajo de la pantalla digital y se deducirá la tarifa correspondiente. ¡Además, los pasajeros reciben un valor adicional del 10% cada vez que se recarga la tarjeta! Por ejemplo, carga tu tarjeta con $20 y recibe un valor de $22 en tu GoCard. Usa la tarjeta cuando la necesites y guarda el valor cuando no la necesites. Se requiere una compra mínima de $10.

Tarjetas de cortesía

Las tarjetas de cortesía están disponibles de forma gratuita para todas las personas discapacitadas con una verificación por escrito de un médico o una tarjeta de Medicare. Utilice la tarjeta para tarifas con descuento y pases como prueba de elegibilidad. Obtenga una solicitud en persona en MST Bus Stop Shop, 201 Pearl Street en Monterey, Marina Transit Exchange, 280 Reservation Road en Marina, Salinas Transit Center, 110 Salinas Street en Salinas, o aquí ( Aplicación en inglés / Solicitud en español ).

Estudiantes universitarios

Los estudiantes de Hartnell viajan GRATIS en todas las rutas con una identificación de estudiante con fotografía válida durante los semestres de otoño y primavera. Estudiantes del MPC viajan GRATIS en todas las rutas con una identificación de estudiante con fotografía válida durante los semestres de otoño y primavera. Los estudiantes de CSUMB viajan GRATIS en todas las rutas con una identificación de estudiante con fotografía válida durante los semestres de otoño y primavera.

Military Commuter Service

Pass Outlets

Group Discount Program

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (SBMTD)

Fares & Passes

Source: https://sbmtd.gov/fares-passes/ (fetched 2026-06-12)

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New fares are now effective as of August 18, 2025. For more information click here . UCSB CAMPUS STORE 1 UCEN Road Santa Barbara, CA 93106 805.893.3819 EASTSIDE LIBRARY 1102 East Montecito Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Vending Machine MTD TRANSIT CENTER 1020 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805. 963.3366 MTD BUSINESS OFFICE 550 Olive Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805. 963.3364 MTD accepts cash, a local imprinted check, or a money order (payable to “MTD”) as payment for passes. ALBERTSON’S CARPINTERIA 1018 Casitas Pass Road Carpinteria, CA 93013 Vending Machine GOLETA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER 5679 Hollister Avenue Goleta, CA 93117 Vending Machine -Credit/Debit Card Only BY MAIL You can order your passes through the mail by filling out & sending in an order form.

FARES

All fares are one-way and may be paid with coins, bills, passes, or via Tap2Ride with a contactless bank card or mobile wallet. Exact change required when paying with cash; fareboxes do not give change and drivers cannot make change. You can take advantage of pay-as-you-go discounted daily and monthly pass rates when you Tap2Ride. Click here to learn more, including how to get a contactless bank card or to add a bank card to the mobile wallet on your smart device. Standard $2.50 Regular one-way Youth (K-12th grade) $1.25 Seniors (age 65+) Persons with Disabilities* Persons with Medicare Cards* (Cash or Tap2Ride **) *Identification, proof of age, a Medicare card, or MTD photo ID is required. **Before you Tap2Ride, register your contactless bank card via Cal-ITP Benefits to receive a discounted fare. FREE Children under 45 inches tall (three children per adult) Transfers (to complete a one-way trip) For more information on Transfers, click here . $6.00 Day Pass (purchased in advance or pay-as-you-go via Tap2Ride ) $2.50 Token for one-way fare

PASSES

10-RIDE PASS Discounted $17.50 Adult $12.50 Youth (K-12th grade) $8.50 Senior (65+)* Mobility (For Disabled Persons and Medicare Card Holders)* Apply here for persons with disabilities. *Identification, proof of age, a Medicare card, or MTD photo ID is required. MTD can accept cash, a local imprinted check, or a money order (payable to “MTD”) as payment for passes. 30-DAY PASS Discounted $80.00 Adult (purchased in advance or pay-as-you-go via Tap2Ride ) $65.00 Youth (K-12th grade) $30.00 Senior (65+)* Mobility (For Disabled Persons and Medicare Card Holders)* (purchased in advance or via Tap2Ride**) * Apply here for a physical pass for persons with disabilities. **Before you Tap2Ride, register your contactless bank card via Cal-ITP Benefits to receive a discounted fare. 1-DAY PASS Systemwide Day Pass $6.00 (purchased in advance or pay-as-you-go via Tap2Ride) Good on all routes. Valid for unlimited trips in one calendar day. 30-Day Passes are valid for 30 days from first use. 30-Day passes are not transferable and transfers are not available with this pass. 10-Ride Passes do not expire. Improper use of passes may result in revocation or confiscation. All pass sales are final. No refunds. Passes have no cash value.

Mobility Pass: Reduced Fare and Medicare ID Cards

Passengers with disabilities may be eligible for the Mobility Pass, a reduced fare to ride MTD buses. To obtain a reduced fare MTD photo ID card, passengers must have an application completed by a qualified physician or an MTD-certified social service agency. You may download an application here , or get one at the MTD Transit Center, or call 805.963.3366 for more information. Passengers may also present a disabled photo ID card from another transit agency, a valid Medicare ID card, or a valid California DMV Disabled Placard Receipt to obtain a reduced fare MTD photo ID card. If the photo ID card is lost, a replacement fee of $5.00 will be charged. UCSB & SBCC STUDENTS RIDE FREE UCSB & SBCC students may use their valid student ID as a bus pass by tapping it on the farebox upon boarding.

Valid Dates

UCSB – First day of the quarter until 2 weeks into the next quarter. SBCC – 7 calendar days before the first day of classes until the last day of final exams, except Fall semester stickers are valid until 7 calendar days before Spring classes begin. UCSB & SBCC cards are not valid on the Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle. 2025-2026 Valid Dates for Student Registration Stickers as Prepaid Bus Fare SBCC Fall | Aug 18 – Jan 19 Spring | Jan 19 – May 23 Summer | May 25 – Aug 8 UCSB Fall | Sep 21 – Jan 15 Winter | Jan 5 – Apr 10 Spring | Mar 30 – July 3 Summer | Jun 22 – Oct 2

TRANSFERS

If you need to use more than one bus to reach your destination, ask the driver for a transfer when you pay your fare on the first bus. Transfers are free and can be used as your fare on up to two more buses. The transfer is valid for up to 60 minutes on the second bus. In the rare case that you need to transfer to a third bus to reach your destination, ask the driver on your second bus to give you another transfer. This transfer will be valid for 30 minutes. Transfers are valid to complete your one-way trip. Transfers are not valid for return trips. Passengers who use MTD’s 30 day passes will not be issued transfers. Use your pass on each bus in any direction. It is MTD policy that drivers may wait up to 3 minutes beyond their scheduled departure times for transferring passengers. If you are concerned about catching your connecting bus, request that your driver call ahead to ask your next driver to wait for you. During peak-hour times when there is more frequent bus service, Lines 1, 2, 6 & 11 will not wait. There will be another bus in 10 minutes. MTD transfers are not valid on the Downtown and Waterfront Shuttles. Other Transfers With a valid transfer slip from VCTC, you pay only $1.00 to ride MTD!

Pacific Surfliner’s Transit Transfer Program

On the day you travel on the Pacific Surfliner train, show your valid Amtrak Pacific Surfliner paper ticket or e-ticket to the driver when you board the connecting bus or shuttle and ride MTD for free! Visit Pacific Surfliner for more info.

Fare Change

Source: https://sbmtd.gov/farechange/ (fetched 2026-06-12)

MTD Fare Change Is Now in Effect As Of August 18, 2025

New fare structure for both cash & passes went into effect August 18, 2025. New passes became available on August 4, 2025. MTD will offer customers the opportunity to exchange unused & partially used magnetic-stripe passes through September 30, 2025, to go towards the cost of a new pass. Old passes will continue to work through August 31, 2025. To see the exchange matrix for old to new passes, please click the button below.

Here’s What You Need to Know!

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) is committed to providing reliable and affordable transit services to our community. While MTD’s fares have not changed in 16 years, cost pressures have come to the point of requiring a change in fare structure. We have carefully reviewed our fare system, received community feedback, and conducted a fare equity analysis. After careful consideration we adjusted our base fare from the previous fare of $1.75 to $2.50, consistent with the increased expense of operating services. Implementation of this new fare structure is a significant step toward assuring MTD’s services are dependable and economically sustainable in the long term.

Why the Change?

What’s Changing?

The table below shows the update to fare structure from the current fare structure. MTD’s goal with this fare adjustment is to restore a portion of the approximately $3.0 million in annual FTA Small Transit Intensive Cities operating assistance that was lost when the 2020 Census found that the population of the Santa Barbara urbanized area exceeds 200,000 persons. The fare adjustment is estimated to generate approximately $1.5 million in increased revenue annually.

Community Involvement

We understand that fare increases have impacts on our passengers and we completed a Fare Equity Analysis to ensure that the impacts on our riders were considered and minimized. As part of that analysis, MTD conducted a survey to receive feedback from the community on the proposed fare adjustments. The survey was available online in both English and Spanish, as well as in paper survey form on our buses & at the Transit Center. In addition, MTD held both scheduled Community open house-style meetings, as well as “pop-ups” at both the Transit Center and major bus stops to provide information on the proposed fare adjustments, as well as receive community feedback.

Ways MTD is Working to Keep Transit Affordable

UCSB and SBCC Student Bus Pass Programs : All UCSB & SBCC students pay a transportation fee and may use their valid student ID as a bus pass by tapping it on the farebox upon boarding. Discounted Fare Programs: Individuals with disabilities, seniors and youth are all eligible for reduced fares. Discounts are also available for pre-paid passes including Day passes, 10 – Ride passes, and 30 – Day passes. Fare Capping: Pay-As-You-Go (fare capping) allows riders to ride for free after they have paid the equivalent of a daily or monthly pass when using the Tap2Ride contactless payment. Fare capping guarantees that you won’t be charged more than a specified amount per day or 30 day period, no matter how many times you ride—as long as you pay with the same contactless card or mobile wallet. You can find additional information on MTD’s fare capping & Tap2Ride here . Free Transfers: If you need to use more than one bus to reach your destination, ask the driver for a transfer when you pay your fare on the first bus. Transfers are free and can be used as your fare on up to two more buses. Free transfers work as follows: upon request, riders can receive a free 60 minute transfer to be used to board a second bus, heading in the same direction (i.e., an outbound Line 20 to an outbound Line 6). Riders may also receive a transfer on that second bus that is good for 30 minutes, also headed in the same direction. You can find more information on free transfers here . Other Transfers: With a valid transfer slip from VCTC, you pay only $1.00 to ride MTD! Pacific Surfliner’s Transit Transfer Program: On the day you travel on the Pacific Surfliner train, show your valid Amtrak Pacific Surfliner paper ticket or e-ticket to the driver when you board the connecting bus and ride MTD for free! Visit Pacific Surfliner for more info. Alternative Funding Sources: MTD is actively seeking new funding sources. MTD continues to apply to grant programs to operate and improve service, maintain and replace vehicles, and enhance transit facilities throughout the district.

Benefits of Pre-Paid Fares

Efficiency and Faster Boarding: Pre-paid fare systems allow passengers to pay before boarding, reducing the time buses need to spend at bus stops and instead getting you where you need to go. Improved Passenger Flow: Pre-paid systems contribute to smoother passenger flow on and off the bus, reducing crowding and making the overall transit experience more pleasant for everyone. Cost Savings: Handling cash transactions can be resource intensive. Moving to a contactless payment system or pre-paid system can reduce the costs associated with cash handling services. Fare Capping: Prepaid fare capping is only available through Tap2Ride contactless payment. Learn more about MTD’s fare capping & Tap2Ride here .

Frequently Asked Questions

The COVID pandemic caused unprecedented changes for the District from 2020 until 2024. Labor shortages forced reduction of services in 2022. Ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels, however it has continued to grow, rebounding to more than 72% of fiscal year (FY) 2019 passengers. One thing that has been a constant is the increase in operating expenses, which have grown year over year (with the exception of FY 2021, when the worst of the pandemic led to a substantial reduction in service and, thus, in cost). In FY 2024, operating costs were nearly $3.0 million more than in FY 2019. Cost reductions would most certainly result in service reductions. Fares have not kept pace with this growth in expenses, and in fact the last time MTD adjusted fares was January 1, 2009. While our services are primarily government-funded, fares make up roughly 20% of our annual operating budget & with the FTA classifying Santa Barbara as a large urbanized area (UZA) due to the population growth confirmed by the 2020 Census, MTD is no longer eligible for FTA Small Transit Intensive Cities (STIC) funding of approximately $3.0 million per year, thus eliminating that funding source. Higher fares will help us keep up with rising operational costs without cutting or reducing any of MTD’s current service. Scaling back our services could involve reducing bus operating hours, frequency, and, in some instances, eliminating routes altogether. MTD fares have remained unchanged since 2009. The table above shows the update to fare structure from the current fare structure. MTD adjusted the base fare as of August 18, 2025 from $1.75 to $2.50, consistent with the increased expense of operating services. MTD continues to provide reduced fares to eligible groups, including individuals with disabilities, seniors and youth. For a complete overview of the new discounted fare prices, please review the table above. To see if you qualify for MTD’s reduced fare, click here . Yes, UCSB & SBCC students may use their valid student ID as a bus pass by tapping it on the farebox upon boarding. UCSB staff & faculty ride Line 28 free and SBCC staff & faculty ride free by showing their employee ID. To learn more about these programs, UCSB students, staff, & faculty click here and SBCC students, staff, & faculty click here . MTD has agreements with University of California, Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College whereby a portion of the students’ registration fees are provided to MTD. In exchange, the students can ride MTD buses for no additional charge. MTD is currently offering customers the opportunity to exchange unused & partially used magnetic-stripe passes through September 30, 2025, to go towards the cost of a new pass. You have several options for paying your fares. To learn more about these forms of fare payments please click here . Speed : Boarding the bus becomes quicker with pre-paid fares. This can reduce wait times at bus stops, prevent delays, and speed up your journey. Convenience : With pre-paid fares, you always have your fare ready to go. Simply board without worrying about having cash on hand. Savings : Pre-paid bus passes offer savings through fare capping and discounts compared to buying individual tickets. Pay-As-You-Go (fare capping) allows riders to ride for free after they have paid the equivalent of a daily or monthly pass when using the Tap2Ride contactless payment. Fare capping guarantees that you won’t be charged more than a specified amount per day or 30 day period, no matter how many times you ride—as long as you pay with the same contactless card or mobile wallet. You can find additional information on MTD’s fare capping & Tap2Ride here . Eligible Passes Prepaid fare capping is only available through Tap2Ride contactless payment. Learn more about MTD’s fare capping & Tap2Ride here Remaining Money When a passenger is $1 over the dollar value of pass activations needed to be fare capped, the passenger will be refunded the $1 back to the payment method used and the refund will show on the agency transfer reports as “fare capped.” To learn more about MTD’s fare capping click here . With fare capping, there is no upfront cost of a pass, just pay as you go and still enjoy the benefit of a multi-ride discount once you have reached the cap.

El cambio de tarifa de MTD entra en vigor a partir del 18 de agosto de 2025

El Distrito Metropolitano de Tránsito de Santa Bárbara (MTD) se compromete a brindar servicios de transporte confiables y asequibles a nuestra comunidad. Si bien las tarifas del MTD no han cambiado en 16 años, la presión de los costos ha llegado al punto de requerir un cambio en la estructura tarifaria. Hemos revisado cuidadosamente nuestro sistema tarifario, recibido comentarios de la comunidad y realizado un análisis de equidad tarifaria. Tras una cuidadosa consideración, ajustamos nuestra tarifa base de $1.75 a $2.50, en consonancia con el aumento en los gastos operativos de los servicios. La implementación de esta nueva estructura tarifaria es un paso significativo para garantizar la confiabilidad y la sostenibilidad económica de los servicios del MTD a largo plazo.

¡Esto es lo que necesita saber!

El Distrito Metropolitano de Tránsito de Santa Bárbara (MTD) se compromete a brindar servicios de transporte confiables y asequibles a nuestra comunidad. Si bien las tarifas del MTD no han cambiado en 16 años, la presión de los costos ha llegado al punto de requerir un cambio en la estructura tarifaria. Hemos revisado cuidadosamente nuestro sistema tarifario, recibido comentarios de la comunidad y realizado un análisis de equidad tarifaria. Tras una cuidadosa consideración, ajustaremos nuestra tarifa base de $1.75 a $2.50, en consonancia con el aumento en los gastos operativos de los servicios. La implementación de esta nueva estructura tarifaria será un paso significativo para garantizar la confiabilidad y la sostenibilidad económica de los servicios del MTD a largo plazo.

¿Por qué el cambio?

¿Qué ha cambiado?

La tabla a continuación muestra la actualización de la estructura tarifaria con respecto a la actual. El objetivo de MTD con este ajuste tarifario es recuperar una parte de los aproximadamente $3.0 millones anuales en asistencia operativa del programa FTA Small Transit Intensive Cities, que se perdieron cuando el Censo de 2020 determinó que la población del área urbanizada de Santa Bárbara supera las 200,000 personas. Se estima que el ajuste tarifario generará aproximadamente $1.5 millones en ingresos adicionales anuales.

Participación comunitaria

Entendemos que los aumentos de tarifas impactan a nuestros pasajeros, por lo que realizamos un Análisis de Equidad Tarifaria para garantizar que se consideraran y minimizaran dichos impactos. Como parte de dicho análisis, MTD realizó una encuesta para conocer la opinión de la comunidad sobre los ajustes tarifarios propuestos. La encuesta estuvo disponible en línea, tanto en inglés como en español, y en formato impreso en nuestros autobuses y en el Centro de Tránsito. Además, MTD organizó reuniones comunitarias de puertas abiertas, así como eventos temporales en el Centro de Tránsito y en las principales paradas de autobús para informar sobre los ajustes tarifarios propuestos y recibir la opinión de la comunidad.

Formas en que MTD está trabajando para mantener el transporte público asequible

Programas de pases de autobús para estudiantes de UCSB y SBCC: todos los estudiantes de UCSB y SBCC pagan una tarifa de transporte y pueden usar su identificación de estudiante válida como pase de autobús al tocarla en la máquina de tarifas al abordar. Programas de tarifas con descuento: las personas con discapacidades, las personas mayores y los jóvenes son elegibles para tarifas reducidas. También hay descuentos disponibles para pases prepagos, incluidos pases diarios, pases de 10 viajes y pases de 30 días. Límite de tarifas : el pago por uso (límite de tarifas) permite a los pasajeros viajar gratis después de haber pagado el equivalente a un pase diario o mensual al usar el pago sin contacto Tap2Ride. El límite de tarifas garantiza que no se le cobrará más de una cantidad específica por día o período de 30 días, sin importar cuántas veces viaje, siempre que pague con la misma tarjeta sin contacto o billetera móvil. Puede encontrar información adicional sobre el límite de tarifas de MTD y Tap2Ride aquí . Traslados gratuitos: si necesita usar más de un autobús para llegar a su destino, pídale al conductor un transbordo cuando pague su tarifa en el primer autobús. Los transbordos son gratuitos y se pueden usar como tarifa en hasta dos autobuses más. Los transbordos gratuitos funcionan de la siguiente manera: a pedido, los pasajeros pueden recibir un transbordo gratuito de 60 minutos para usar para abordar un segundo autobús, que se dirija en la misma dirección (es decir, una línea 20 de salida a una línea 6 de salida). Los pasajeros también pueden recibir una transferencia en ese segundo autobús que es válida por 30 minutos, también en la misma dirección. Puede encontrar más información sobre transferencias gratuitas aquí . Otras transferencias: ¡Con un comprobante de transferencia válido de VCTC, paga solo $1.00 para viajar en MTD! Programa de transferencia de tránsito de Pacific Surfliner: el día que viaje en el tren Pacific Surfliner, muestre su boleto impreso o electrónico válido de Amtrak Pacific Surfliner al conductor cuando suba al autobús de conexión y viaje en MTD gratis. Visite Pacific Surfliner para obtener más información. Fuentes de financiamiento alternativas: MTD está buscando activamente nuevas fuentes de financiamiento. MTD continúa solicitando subvenciones para operar y mejorar el servicio, mantener y reemplazar vehículos y mejorar las instalaciones de tránsito en todo el distrito.

Beneficios de las tarifas prepagas

Eficiencia y embarque más rápido: los sistemas de tarifas prepagas permiten a los pasajeros pagar antes de abordar, lo que reduce el tiempo que los autobuses necesitan pasar en las paradas y, en cambio, lo lleva a donde necesita ir. Flujo de pasajeros mejorado: los sistemas prepagas contribuyen a un flujo más fluido de pasajeros dentro y fuera del autobús, lo que reduce las aglomeraciones y hace que la experiencia general del transporte sea más agradable para todos. Ahorro de costos: la gestión de transacciones en efectivo puede requerir muchos recursos. Pasar a un sistema de pago sin contacto o un sistema de prepago puede reducir los costes asociados a los servicios de gestión de efectivo. Límite de tarifas: el límite de tarifas prepagas solo está disponible a través del pago sin contacto Tap2Ride. Obtenga más información sobre el límite de tarifas de MTD y Tap2Ride aquí .

Preguntas frecuentes

La pandemia de COVID provocó cambios sin precedentes para el Distrito desde 2020 hasta 2024. La escasez de mano de obra obligó a reducir los servicios en 2022. El número de pasajeros sigue estando por debajo de los niveles previos a la pandemia, sin embargo, ha seguido creciendo y se ha recuperado hasta superar el 72 % de los pasajeros del año fiscal (AF) 2019. Una cosa que ha sido una constante es el aumento de los gastos operativos, que han crecido año tras año (con la excepción del AF 2021, cuando lo peor de la pandemia provocó una reducción sustancial del servicio y, por lo tanto, del costo). En el AF 2024, los costos operativos fueron casi $3,0 millones más que en el AF 2019. Las reducciones de costos seguramente resultarían en reducciones del servicio. Las tarifas no han seguido el ritmo de este crecimiento de los gastos y, de hecho, la última vez que MTD ajustó las tarifas fue el 1 de enero de 2009. Si bien nuestros servicios están financiados principalmente por el gobierno, las tarifas representan aproximadamente el 20 % de nuestro presupuesto operativo anual y, dado que la FTA clasifica a Santa Bárbara como una gran área urbanizada (UZA) debido al crecimiento de la población confirmado por el Censo de 2020, MTD ya no es elegible para la financiación de Ciudades intensivas en tránsito pequeño (STIC) de la FTA de aproximadamente $3.0 millones por año, eliminando así esa fuente de financiación. Las tarifas más altas nos ayudarán a mantenernos al día con los crecientes costos operativos sin recortar ni reducir ninguno de los servicios actuales de MTD. Reducir la escala de nuestros servicios podría implicar reducir las horas de funcionamiento de los autobuses, la frecuencia y, en algunos casos, eliminar las rutas por completo. Las tarifas de MTD se han mantenido sin cambios desde 2009. La tabla anterior muestra la actualización de la estructura tarifaria con respecto a la actual. MTD ajustó la tarifa base a partir del 18 de agosto de 2025 de $1.75 a $2.50, en consonancia con el aumento en los gastos de los servicios operativos. MTD continúa ofreciendo tarifas reducidas a grupos elegibles, como personas con discapacidad, adultos mayores y jóvenes. Para obtener una descripción completa de los nuevos precios de tarifas reducidas, consulte la tabla anterior. Para ver si califica para la tarifa reducida de MTD, haga clic aquí. Sí, los estudiantes de UCSB y SBCC pueden usar su identificación de estudiante válida como pase de autobús, acercándola a la máquina expendedora de pasajes al abordar. El personal y los profesores de UCSB viajan gratis en la línea 28 y el personal y los profesores de SBCC viajan gratis mostrando su identificación de empleado. Para obtener más información sobre estos programas, los estudiantes, el personal y los profesores de UCSB hacen clic aquí y los estudiantes, el personal y los profesores de SBCC hacen clic aquí. MTD tiene acuerdos con la Universidad de California, Santa Bárbara y el Santa Barbara City College, por los cuales una parte de las tasas de inscripción de los estudiantes se destina a MTD. A cambio, los estudiantes pueden viajar en los autobuses de MTD sin cargo adicional. MTD actualmente ofrece a los clientes la oportunidad de cambiar los pases de banda magnética no utilizados o parcialmente utilizados hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2025, para cubrir el costo de un nuevo pase. Tiene varias opciones para pagar sus tarifas. Para obtener más información sobre estas formas de pago de tarifas, haga clic aquí. Velocidad: subir al autobús es más rápido con las tarifas prepagas. Esto puede reducir los tiempos de espera en las paradas de autobús, evitar demoras y acelerar el viaje. Comodidad: con las tarifas prepagas, siempre tienes tu pasaje listo para usar. Simplemente sube sin preocuparte por tener efectivo a mano. Ahorros: los pases de autobús prepagados ofrecen ahorros a través de límites de tarifas y descuentos en comparación con la compra de boletos individuales. El pago por uso (límite de tarifa) permite a los pasajeros viajar gratis después de haber pagado el equivalente a un pase diario o mensual al utilizar el pago sin contacto Tap2Ride. El límite de tarifa garantiza que no se le cobrará más de una cantidad específica por día o período de 30 días, sin importar cuántas veces viaje, siempre que pague con la misma tarjeta sin contacto o billetera móvil. Puede encontrar información adicional sobre el límite de tarifa de MTD y Tap2Ride aquí. Pases elegibles El límite de tarifa prepago solo está disponible a través del pago sin contacto Tap2Ride. Obtenga más información sobre el límite de tarifa de MTD y Tap2Ride aquí. Dinero restante Cuando un pasajero supera en $1 el valor en dólares de las activaciones de pases necesarias para que se le aplique el límite de tarifa, se le reembolsará el $1 al pasajero en el método de pago utilizado y el reembolso aparecerá en los informes de transferencia de la agencia como “tarifa limitada”. Para obtener más información sobre el límite de tarifa de MTD, haga clic aquí. Con un límite de tarifas, no hay un costo inicial de un pase, solo paga sobre la marcha y sigue disfrutando del beneficio de un descuento por viajes múltiples una vez que haya alcanzado el límite.

Yolo County Transportation District (Yolobus)

Fares

Source: https://yolobus.com/fares/ (fetched 2026-06-12)

Yolobus Fixed Route Bus Fares

Yolobus fixed route bus fares vary depending on which type of service you ride. All below fares are effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 .

Youth ages 0-18 ride free!

Regular Adult (19-61) | Senior/Disabled Senior/Disabled (62+/Disabled*) Single Ride Tickets Local Fare | $2.00 | $1.00 Intercity Fare | $2.25 | $1.00 Express | $3.25 | $1.50 Express Upgrade | $1.00 | N/A† Monthly Passes Local Routes | $84.00 | $42.00+ Intercity Routes | $93.50 | $42.00+ Express Routes | $121.00 | $42.00+ Transfers Between Yolobus (Non-Express) | $0.25 | $0.25 Between Yolobus (Express) | $1.00 | $0.50 Yolobus + SacRT Shared Passes Daily Pass SacRT + Yolobus | $7.00 | $3.50 Monthly SacRT + Yolobus | $100.00 | $50.00 * To meet senior/disabled criteria, must possess one of the following as valid proof of identification upon boarding Yolobus: SacRT Senior or Disabled Photo ID; Medicare Card (NOT Medi-Cal); DMV Driver’s License or government-issued ID Card; Any other discount ID issued by another transit agency † Senior/disabled monthly pass works on express routes already, does not require upgrade) ‡ Senior/Disabled monthly pass is valid on all routes, including local, intercity and express routes

BeeLine On-Demand Transit Fares

BeeLine on-demand microtransit fares are a one-way, flat-fee that is the same for all riders. Regular | Seniors (62+)/Disabled & Youth (0-18) Knights Landing | $2.00 | $1.50 Winters | $2.00 | $1.50 Woodland | $3.00 | $1.50

ADA Paratransit (“Yolobus Special”) Fares

ADA-eligible riders can use ADA paratransit (“Yolobus Special”) service. The Yolobus Special fares vary by distance (local vs. intercity). ADA Paratransit ("Yolobus Special") Products ADA Paratransit Local Fare | $4.00 ADA Paratransit Intercity Fare | $4.50 ADA Paratransit Premium Fare* | $6.00 * Premium service is available to medical facilities only in portions of Sacramento and Vacaville that are beyond ¾ miles of Yolobus fixed routes. Destinations within ¾ mile of a Yolobus fixed route are charged the Local or Intercity fare, whichever is applicable How to purchase a ticket or a pass More information on how to purchase a ticket or a pass is available here

How to Pay

Riders have many choices when paying their fares. Fares may be paid on board the bus with cash, but contactless payment is more efficient and reduces bus boarding times—getting riders to their destinations faster. Contactless fare payment options include Connect Card and the Transit Connect mobile app.

Connect Card

Connect Card is the Sacramento region’s electronic transit fare payment system and is accepted by most transit agencies in the Sacramento region. Connect Card readers are installed on all Yolobus vehicles. To pay, tag the Connect Card reader with your card upon boarding the bus.

Transit Connect

The Transit Connect mobile fare app allows you to pre-purchase, store and activate tickets and passes instantly on your smartphone. Accepted on Yolobus and SacRT, with Unitrans joining in summer 2026.

Cash

All Yolobus vehicles have fareboxes to accept cash payments. Exact change is required as our bus operators don’t carry change or provide refunds. Passes on Connect Card can be purchased with cash at the Yolobus Customer Service Center . In-Person Ticket and Pass Sales The Yolobus Customer Service Center in Woodland offers transit fare sales and Connect Card services: Business Hours Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays 9am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm Connect Card Services Offered Issue New or Replacement Connect Cards for all riders, including eligible Discount Riders (Seniors, Persons with Disabilities) Load Cash Value, Tickets and/or Passes onto Connect Cards Alternative ticket and pass sales location in Sacramento Tickets, passes and Connect Card services are also available in Sacramento at the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Customer Service and Sales Center, 1225 R St., Sacramento (916) 321-2877 Single Ride Tickets are for a one-way trip. A ticket can be purchased individually on Yolobus or by using Connect Card or Transit Connect.

Daily Pass

A Daily Pass is valid for unlimited rides until 1:30am the day after purchase on Yolobus and Sacramento Regional Transportation (SacRT). A Daily Pass can be purchased individually on board a Yolobus or by using Connect Card or Transit Connect.

Monthly Passes

Yolobus-only and Sacramento Regional Transit Monthly Passes are valid for unlimited rides for the month shown, and through the first business day of the following month. Monthly passes can be purchased on the Connect Card website or the Transit Connect mobile app, but not onboard a Yolobus.

Transfer

If you are planning to connect with another Yolobus route to complete your trip, ask the driver for a transfer slip. You may also purchase a single fare + transfer in the Transit Connect app. Learn more about transfers >

Other Fare Media

The following passes are good for unlimited rides on Yolobus, including Express routes. All fares are effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. UC Davis Aggie Card | UC Davis Zip Pass | UC Davis Extension International Program ID | Sacramento State Student ID | Los Rios Student Access Card | South Natomas TMA Pass | Sacramento County DHA Pass Undergraduate or UCDE Global Study Only | with valid student ID | with valid expiration date | with valid commuter sleeve | with valid sticker | with valid expiration date | with valid sticker UC Davis Aggie Card: Undergraduate or UCDE Global Study Only UC Davis Zip Pass: with valid student ID UC Davis Extension International Program ID: with valid expiration date Sacramento State Student ID: with valid commuter sleeve Los Rios Student Access Card: with valid sticker South Natomas TMA Pass: with valid expiration date Sacramento County DHA Pass: with valid sticker

Reduced Fare ID

Source: https://yolobus.com/reducedfareid/ (fetched 2026-06-12)

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Our senior (62+) and disabled riders can take advantage of Yolobus’ reduced fares. To qualify for reduced fares, riders must show proper identification when purchasing fares and to bus operators when boarding. Qualifying riders may obtain a reduced fare photo ID by visiting the Yolo Transportation District office or SacRT Customer Service & Sales Center: Yolo Transportation District 350 Industrial Way, Woodland, CA 95776 (Mon-Thu, 9:00 AM-Noon, 1:00-4:00 PM) (530) 661-0816

SacRT Customer Service & Sales Center

1225 R Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 (Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM) (916) 321-2877 Other forms of IDs that qualify for a discount fare includes: Medicare Card California Driver’s License California ID Card Other transits agencies’ Disabled ID (such as Unitrans, SacRT, etc.)

Purchasing a Ticket or Pass

Source: https://yolobus.com/purchasing-a-ticket-or-pass/ (fetched 2026-06-12)

How to Pay

Riders have many choices when paying their fares. While fares can be paid onboard the bus with cash, contactless payment is more efficient and reduces bus boarding times—getting riders to their destinations faster. Contactless fare payment options include the Connect Card and the Transit Connect mobile app.

Connect Card

Connect Card is the Sacramento region’s electronic transit fare payment system and is accepted by most transit agencies in the Sacramento region. Connect Card readers are installed on all Yolobus and BeeLine vehicles. To pay, tag the Connect Card reader with your card upon boarding the bus.

Mobile / Transit Connect

Cash

All Yolobus vehicles have fareboxes to accept cash payments. Exact change is required, and bus operators don’t carry change or provide refunds. Passes on Connect Card can be purchased with cash at the Yolobus Customer Service Center. In-Person Ticket and Pass Sales The Yolobus Customer Service Center in Woodland offers transit fare sales and Connect Card services. Business Hours Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays 9am – 12pm; 1pm – 4pm Connect Card Services Offered Issue New or Replacement Connect Cards for all riders, including eligible Discount Riders (Seniors, Persons with Disabilities) Load Cash Value, Tickets, and/or Passes onto Connect Cards

Alternative ticket and pass sales location in Sacramento

Tickets, passes, and Connect Card services are also available in Sacramento at the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Customer Service and Sales Center, 1225 R St., Sacramento (916) 321-2877 Single Ride Tickets are for a one-way trip. A ticket can be purchased individually on Yolobus or by using Connect Card or the Transit Connect app.

Daily Pass

A Daily Pass is valid for unlimited rides until 1:30am the day after purchase on Yolobus and Sacramento Regional Transportation (SacRT). A Daily Pass can be purchased individually onboard a Yolobus or by using Connect Card or the Transit Connect app.

Monthly Passes

Yolobus-only and Sacramento Regional Transit Monthly Passes are valid for unlimited rides for the month shown, and through the first business day of the following month. Monthly passes can be purchased on the Connect Card website or on the Transit Connect app, but not onboard a Yolobus.

Transfer

Other Fare Media

The following passes are good for unlimited rides on Yolobus, including Express routes. UC Davis Aggie Card | UC Davis Extension International Program ID | Sacramento State Student ID | Los Rios Student Access Card | South Natomas TMA Pass | Sacramento County DHA Pass Undergraduate or UCDE Global Study Only | with valid expiration date | with valid commuter sleeve | with valid sticker | with valid expiration date | with valid sticker UC Davis Aggie Card: Undergraduate or UCDE Global Study Only UC Davis Extension International Program ID: with valid expiration date Sacramento State Student ID: with valid commuter sleeve Los Rios Student Access Card: with valid sticker South Natomas TMA Pass: with valid expiration date Sacramento County DHA Pass: with valid sticker

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT)

Fares

Source: https://www.sacrt.com/fares/ (fetched 2026-06-12)

Fares

SacRT offers a variety of fare options to meet your travel needs. Important Notice for ZipPass Users Last day to use passes/tickets: April 30, 2026

Single, Daily and Monthly Passes

All fares are subject to change. Exact change required only on bus; operators do not carry cash. Light rail station fare vending machines accept both cash/credit or debit. Pre-paid tickets and passes must be validated at the fare vending machines before boarding. Monthly passes cover the full month, and semi-monthly passes can be purchased for the 1st – 15th or 16th – end of the month. All passengers must pay basic fare unless eligible for discount fare or free fare. View the fare categories page to see if you qualify for senior, disabled or student fare. Age 19-61 - Basic Single Ride Ticket $2.50 Transfer Ticket $0.25 Daily Pass $7.00 Semi-Monthly Pass $50.00 Monthly Pass $100.00 Senior (age 62+) - Discount Single $1.25 Transfer Ticket $0.25 Daily Pass $3.50 Semi-Monthly Pass/Sticker* $25.00 Monthly Pass/Sticker* $50.00 Super Senior Monthly Pass/Sticker (age 75+)* $40.00 Person with Disabilities - Discount Single $1.25 Transfer Ticket $0.25 Daily Pass $3.50 Semi-Monthly Pass/Sticker* $25.00 Monthly Pass/Sticker* $50.00

Students (TK - 12) - Discount**

Single Ride Ticket $1.25 Transfer Ticket $0.25 Daily Pass $3.50 Semi-Monthly Pass/Sticker* $10.00 Monthly Pass/Sticker* $20.00 *Discount (senior, disabled or student) monthly or semi-monthly stickers must be affixed to a valid SacRT photo ID, with the exception of the student stickers, which may be attached to a school issued photo ID. **Many students in grades TK through 12, are eligible for free transit passes. Check with your school district for details or visit RydeFreeRT. Bus Passengers are required to pay a basic or discount single fare for each trip or may purchase a daily pass valid for unlimited rides on that day. Light Rail Single ride tickets are valid for 90 minutes from time of validation on light rail only, or pay the 25 cent transfer fee when boarding a bus. Fare Accepted by Other Transit Agencies Your SacRT ticket or pass maybe eligible to transfer to and from other transit agencies. For more detailed fare info or a list of SacRT fares accepted by other transit agencies, click here .

Connect Transit Card

Connect Transit Card is the region's electronic transit fare payment system. You can now purchase your transit fare online, never have to carry exact change again AND use the card on more than one agency! 1. Go through the "get a card" process 2. Create an account and buy your transit fare 3. Receive an email confirming your order 4. Your Connect Transit Card arrives in 7-10 Business Days

Transit Connect App

Our mobile fare app Transit Connect allows you to pre-purchase, store and activate SacRT tickets and passes instantly on your smartphone for both bus and light rail. Simply download the app from either the App Store or Google Play to get started. Ride buses and light rail trains for 90 minutes using a valid single ride ticket State of the art security to protect personal information Purchase single ride tickets, daily or monthly passes Learn more at sacrt.com/TransitConnect .

ZipPass App

Our mobile fare app ZipPass allows you to pre-purchase, store and activate SacRT tickets and passes instantly on your smartphone for both bus or light rail. Simply download the app from either the App Store or Google Play to get started. Ride buses and light rail trains for 90 minutes using a valid single ride ticket State of the art security to protect personal information Purchase single ride tickets, daily or monthly passes Need a ticket for your next SacRT Light Rail trip? Our fare vending machines located at all SacRT light rail stations are simple to use! 1. Choose your ticket or pass 2. Pick your quantity 3. Complete your payment (cash or card) 4. Take your ticket Tap2Ride Tap your contactless card, mobile device or mobile wallet on Tap2Ride devices on bus and SacRT GO vehicles to pay fare.

Student Passes

SacRT offers fare-free transit for students in Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade with the RydeFreeRT program and has a partnership with Los Rios and Sacramento State for college students to ride SacRT. California State Workers SEIU members have access to free transit through SacRT! Other state employee unions are eligible for transit subsidies to cover most of your commute costs.

Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA)

Fares

Source: https://humboldttransit.org/fares/ (fetched 2026-06-17)

Cash, Passes and Tap to Pay

Contactless Tap-to-Pay System

Pay for fares with your contactless credit or debit (Visa or Mastercard) card, or payment enabled device. No bus ticket needed! When using the same payment card, enjoy automatic fare capping equal to our Day, Week, and Month Pass rates. Reduced fares are not eligible with this payment method. See link for more details.

Regional Transit Passes

Single Ride, Day, Week, and Month passes are accepted on all Ride Humboldt Fixed Route Systems. They are not accepted on any Ride Humboldt Demand Response Systems. Stored Value passes ($10 or $20) are accepted on all Ride Humboldt Fixed Route Systems, and on Dial-A-Ride. They are not accepted on Flex microtransit. Ticket Exclusion details

Ride Humboldt Systems

The Ride Humboldt Fixed Route Systems are: Redwood Transit Service (RTS) Eureka Transit Service (ETS) North State Express: Route 299: (NSE 299) [This system was formerly called Willow Creek (WC) Southern Humboldt (SH) North State Express: Route 101 (NSE 101) [This system was formerly called Redwood Coast Express] Arcata & Mad River Transit System (A&MRTS) The Ride Humboldt Demand Response Systems are: Dial-A-Ride Flex microtransit Ticket Exclusions may apply. Look for the Ride Humboldt logo on the bus:

Day, Week, & Month Passes

Day, Week, & Month Passes are valid for unlimited rides until the date and time of expiration printed on the back of the pass. Each time you wish to use the pass after purchasing it, simply swipe it through the card reader. When you hear a beep the pass is recognized as valid and you may proceed to board the bus. These passes work on all routes except Dial-A-Ride or Flex microtransit. Reduced fares are not eligible with these passes.

Stored Value/Multi-Ride Passes ($10 or $20)

Insert the pass when you board and the value of each ride will be deducted. The amount deducted will be either: $2 (all rides unless eligible for a reduced fare) $1 (all rides if eligible for a reduced fare) This is the only pass eligible for reduced fares. Let your driver know if you are entitled to a reduced fare before your insert your pass. Reduced Fare Eligibility Requirements: Seniors Aged 62+ Youth Aged 3-17 People with a disabled person Transit ID Card These passes work on all routes except Flex microtransit.

Transfers

Free transfers are only provided between ETS routes for a single trip. No inter-agency transfers are available. Tell the driver you want a transfer when you board the bus. You can only get a transfer upon boarding. To use a transfer when you board a bus on another route simply insert it into the card reader. When you hear a beep the transfer is recognized as valid and you may proceed to board the bus.

Purchasing Passes

Purchase virtual passes anytime and anywhere on your phone using the Token Transit app ! Pay with your credit, debit, or commuter benefits card and always have your pass with you. You can also purchase physical passes at the HTA online store with a credit card and have them mailed to you via the US Postal Service. Bus drivers sell passes on the bus, but only cash is accepted. You must have the exact amount as the drivers do not provide change. Important note: If you are not paying a cash fare do not put your money in the farebox until you tell the driver what you want to buy. You will not be refunded for money placed in farebox accidently. Passes can also be purchased at the Humboldt Transit Authority office at 133 V Street in Eureka using cash, Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card, or a personal check.

Cal Poly Humboldt Student and Staff ID

Cal Poly Humboldt students , faculty, and staff can ride A&MRTS, RTS, ETS, SH, NSE 299, and NSE 101 using their ID cards (Flex microtransit, and Dial-A-Ride routes are not included)! Students : Just show and swipe your current student ID when you board. All of your rides are free! Staff & Faculty : you can buy into the Jack Pass ID program for $60 per semester. Get more info from HSU Parking & Commuter Services . Questions? If you have any questions call Humboldt Transit Authority at 707-443-0826.