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Fare Options
METRO light rail, Valley Metro LINK and local buses share the same fare structure. See the convenient chart below for details on all fare options.
Cash Fares
Valley Metro bus fareboxes accept all U.S. coins (except 50-cent coins) and $1, $2 and $5 bills in good condition. Please have exact fare ready as the bus operators and fareboxes do not provide change. An All-day pass can be purchased to transfer between routes or for multiple same-day trips, as transfer slips are no longer issued.
Note: It is not possible to pay for more than one rider, using the same bill.
Youth Fares
Youths (age 5 and under) ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying caretaker or guardian. Youths (age 6 through 18) qualify for reduced fares.
Local Full Fare
| 1-Ride | $1.75 |
| All-day pass | $3.50 |
| All-day pass (on-board bus) | $5.25 |
| 3-day pass | $10.50 |
| 7-day pass | $17.50 |
| 31-day pass | $55.00 |
| Persons with a disability, seniors age 65 and older, Medicare cardholders and youths ages 6 through 18, qualify for reduced fares on local bus and light rail. Passengers must have valid proof of eligibility to use reduced fares. View more information regarding reduced fares here. |
Express/RAPID Fare
| 1-Ride | $2.75 |
| All-day pass | $5.50 |
| All-day pass (on-board bus) | $7.25 |
| 31-day pass | $85.00 |
Local Reduced Fare
| 1-Ride | $.85 |
| All-day pass | $1.75 |
| All-day pass (on-board bus) | $2.60 |
| 3-day pass | $5.25 |
| 7-day pass | $8.75 |
| 31-day pass | $27.50 |
| Persons with a disability, seniors age 65 and older, Medicare cardholders and youths ages 6 through 18, qualify for reduced fares and youths ages 6 through 18, qualify for reduced fares on local bus and light rail. Passengers must have valid proof of eligibility to use reduced fares. |
Circulator Routes
| Glendale Urban Shuttle (GUS) 1,2, & 3 | $0.25 |
| Avondale ZOOM | $0.50 |
| All other Circulator routes | Free |
Route 685 - Gila Bend/Ajo Fare Structure
| Ajo | ------- | $3.00 | $6.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Gila Bend | $3.00 | ------- | $3.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Buckeye | $6.00 | $3.00 | ------- | $2.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Avondale | $7.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | ------- | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Goodyear | $7.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | ------- | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Tolleson | $8.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | ------- | $2.00 |
| Phoenix | $8.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | ------- |
| Ajo | ------- | $3.00 | $4.50 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Gila Bend | $3.00 | ------- | $1.50 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| Buckeye | $4.50 | $1.50 | ------- | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| Avondale | $5.00 | $2.00 | $1.00 | ------- | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| Goodyear | $5.00 | $2.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | ------- | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| Tolleson | $5.50 | $2.50 | $1.50 | $1.00 | $1.00 | ------- | $1.00 |
| Phoenix | $5.50 | $2.50 | $1.50 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | ------- |
ASU U-Pass
| Students (per year) | $150.00 |
| Employees (Local pass, annually) | $390.00 |
| Employees (Express/RAPID, annually) | $520.00 |
| ASU U-Passes are paid for by ASU Parking and Transit Services, a self-funded auxiliary unit of the university. Students with valid ASU IDs are eligible to receive a U-Pass for $150 for the academic year. ASU faculty and staff are eligible for a Platinum Pass at a higher rate. The ASU U-Pass/employee Platinum Pass is only available at ASU campus parking offices. For more information, call (480) 965-1072. |
Semester Pass
| Spring, Fall | $195.00 |
| Spring, Fall (Reduced) | $97.50 |
| Summer | $125.00 |
| Summer (Reduced) | $62.50 |
| Eligibility requires full-time enrollment at participating accredited college or universities. |
Tempe Youth Transit Pass
| Tempe Youth Pass is paid for by the City of Tempe | Free |
| Students ages 6 through18 who live in Tempe are eligible for a free Valley-wide transit pass. Applicants must provide proof of age and Tempe residency. In order to get the free pass, youth ages 6 through 17 must bring a parent or guardian to the Tempe Transit Store, 200 E. Fifth St. (NW Corner Fifth St. & Forest) Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to sign a permission form. Visit http://www.tempe.gov/tim for a registration form and eligibility list. |
Field Trip Pass
| For eligible elementary groups | Free |
| Valley Metro's School Outreach Program includes free classroom presentations about the Valley Metro transit system and field trips using local bus, LINK service and light rail. Click here for more information.. |
East Valley Dial-a-Ride Fare
| First Zone | $1.00 |
| Each Additional Zone | $0.50 |
| 0-5 Years (with adult) | Free |
| ADA Trips | $3.50 |
| East Valley Dial-A-Ride Ticket Book ** | $20.00 |
Cash, Valley Metro Regional Dial-A-Ride tickets and East Valley Dial-A-Ride tickets accepted. Valley Metro bus and light rail passes are not accepted by East Valley Dial-A-Ride.
Instead of using cash, customers may purchase 50-cent East Valley Dial-A-Ride tickets in groups of forty for $20 a book. Call East Valley Dial-A-Ride at (480) 633-0101 to purchase tickets. |
El Mirage Dial-a-Ride Fare
| El Mirage Certified Passenger (cash only) | $2.00 |
| ADA Companion and/or Personal Care Attendant (PCA) | Free |
| 0-12 Years (with adult) | Free |
Glendale Dial-a-Ride Fare
| General Public (ages 14-64) | $2.00 |
| Seniors and Persons with Disabilities | $1.00 |
| 6-13 Years Old | $1.00 |
| 0-5 Years Old | Free |
| ADA Trips | $2.00 |
When making non-ADA, trips children under the age of ten must be accompanied by an adult.
A discount is available for groups of four or more passengers. Drivers do not carry change. Exact fare is required. |
Paradise Valley Dial-a-Ride Fare
| Phoenix (ADA trips) | $3.50 |
| East Valley (ADA trips) | $3.50 |
| Trips within Paradise Valley service area | $3.50 |
| Cash and Regional DAR tickets are accepted. |
Peoria Dial-a-Ride Fare
| General Public | $3.00 |
| Seniors and Persons with Disabilities | $1.00 |
| ADA Trips | $2.00 |
| Group Discounts: 20-Ride Punch Pass for General Public and ADA Passengers | $54.00 |
| Group Discounts: 20-Ride Punch Pass for Seniors, Youths and Persons with Disabilities | $18.00 |
| Cash and Peoria Dial-A-Ride passes accepted. |
Phoenix Dial-a-Ride Fare
| ADA Trips | $3.50 |
| Cash, Regional DAR tickets, Phoenix DAR tickets, and ADA Monthly Pass are accepted. |
Southwest Valley ADA Dial-a-Ride Fare
| ADA trips | $3.50 |
| Cash and Regional DAR tickets are accepted. |
Sun City and Youngtown ADA Dial-a-Ride Fare
| ADA trips | $2 one way |
| Non-ADA Trips | $4 one way |
| Exact cash fare required. No credit or debit cards are accepted. |
Surprise Dial-a-Ride Fare
| Residents over 5 years (within Surprise) | $1.00 |
| Residents going to Sun City, Sun City West, El Mirage, Youngtown and the Boswell Hospital area | $1.25 |
| Residents traveling to the Valley Metro bus stop at 111th and Grand Avenues may purchase an All-day pass at Valley Metro's current rate | $5.25 |
Fare Enforcement
No person shall ride any transit vehicle without payment of the applicable fare. Violators will be subject to a sanction of not less than $50, but not more than $500, plus surcharges, costs and fees as set by law in some cities. If you receive a citation, you can bring your proof of eligibility to the hearing. For more information, call (602) 253-5000, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
