Frequently Asked Questions: Fares

For the following services, the regular fare to board is $1.25 and the discounted fare is 60 cents:

• Local bus
• METRORail
• METRORapid
• METRO curb2curb

For METRO Park & Ride bus service, the regular fare to board ranges from $2-8 depending on your location. The discounted fare is half price.

Yes. You’re eligible for a discounted fare on Local bus, Park & Ride bus, METRORail, METRORapid and METRO curb2curb if you fit any of these categories:

• Student (K-12 or college)
• Senior 65-69
• Person with a disability who isn't a METROLift customer

Yes. You’re eligible to ride free on Local bus, Park & Ride bus, METRORail, METRORapid and METRO curb2curb if you fit any of these categories:

• Senior 70 years or older with a discounted METRO Q® Fare Card
• Disabled or decorated veteran with a METRO Veterans Pass
• METROLift customer with a METROLift Freedom Q Card, and up to one assistant
• Any adult with a current Harris County jury summons of their own or a current date-stamped Harris County jury pass of their own
• Child five or younger, accompanied by an adult