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METRORail Fare Facts

Proof of Purchase for METRORail

METRO Police will perform random fare inspections aboard trains to verify that passengers have paid the proper fare. Passengers can be fined up to $500 if unable to show proof of purchase. The following items can be used to prove purchase.

  • Q Card
  • Single Rail Ticket purchased at the TVM
  • Transfer from a bus with Q Card
  • TMC Q Card in designated areas only

METRO Fare Facts

Whether a passenger chooses to ride the bus, rail or both, they will be able to get on board using METRO's Q Card or cash.

METRORail Ticket. Rail tickets can be purchased using cash, a credit or debit card at any METRO Ticket Vending Machine (TVM). Cost is just $1.

Cash. Currency can be used to purchase both bus and rail fare. It is deposited into the fare box on board the bus. To board METRORail, cash is inserted into the TVM to receive a ticket. Tickets for rail must be purchased prior to boarding.

Transfers. Free transfer, for two hours in the same direction are only available with the Q Card.