Frequently Asked Questions: Riding METRO

On this page, you can get answers to common questions about riding METRO, all in one place.

Fares

The regular fare to board is $1.25

The discounted fare is 60 cents.


The following ride for free:

  • Children five or younger, accompanied by an adult
  • Seniors 70 years or older who have a discounted METRO Q® Fare Card
  • Disabled or decorated veterans who have a METRO Veterans Pass
  • METROLift customers with a METROLift Freedom Q® Card, and up to one assistant

Upon boarding, you can pay your curb2curb fare using any of the following:

  • METRO Q® Fare Card
  • METRO Q Mobile Ticket (regular fare only)
  • METRO Day Pass
  • METRO Money card

The All About Fares page has information on where you can obtain them.

Yes. Whether you pay your fare with a fare card or mobile ticket, you’re entitled to free transfers between any of these METRO services for up to three hours in any direction:

  • Local bus
  • METRORail
  • METRORapid
  • METRO curb2curb

If your trip includes a Park & Ride bus, and you plan to use a mobile ticket, you'll need to purchase and activate a Park & Ride mobile ticket. It's valid for three hours once activated and entitles you to free transfers between any METRO service of equal or lesser value during that time.

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