| MVTA is part of the regional transit fare system. Exact fare amount is required as drivers do not make change. Bills and coins are accepted (no pennies).
Regular Route Services
Effective October 1, 2008
| Fare Category |
Time |
|
Local |
|
Express |
| Adult (13-64) |
Non-rush hour |
|
$1.75 |
|
$2.25 |
|
|
| Rush hour* |
|
|
$2.25 |
|
$3.00 |
| Senior(65+) and Youth (6-12) |
Non-rush hour |
|
$0.75 |
|
$0.75 |
|
|
| Rush hour* |
|
|
$2.25 |
|
$3.00 |
| Persons with Disabilities |
All times |
|
$0.75 |
|
$0.75 |
Disabled Veterans ride free at all times. An ID issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs showing "Service Connected" or "SC" must be shown to the driver. Effective July 1, 2009.
*Rush hour trips are designated on pocket schedules, generally from 6:00 to 9:00 AM and 3:00 to 6:30 PM.
Notes:
Passengers riding route 420 or 421 on-route pay the on-route fare and receive a free transfer to all local routes.
Passengers needing to transfer to an express bus and/or making an off-route trip pay the Off-Route/Express fare.
Passengers transferring FROM peak express buses need not pay an additional fare for an off-route trip.
Day Pass (24 hours) & Event Pass (6 hours)
Day Pass: $6 cash (no stored value cards honored) - Good for unlimited rides on any regional bus or train.
EventPass: $4 cash (no stored value cards honored) on weekdays, $3.50 on week ends - Good for unlimited rides within a six (6) hour period on any regional bus or train.
Child Fares (5 and under)
Children age five and under ride for free at all times. There is a limit of three children for every fare paid.
Senior Fares (65 and over)
Senior fares are for individuals 65 years of age and older. ID may be required. Senior fares are not valid on rush hour trips.
Youth Fares (ages 6 - 12)
Youth fares apply to people ages 6-12. Students and employees age 13-17 may qualify for a reduced fare card through their school or employer.
Persons with Disabilities
Reduced fare applies for persons with a Metro Mobility card, Metro Transit ID card, or Minnesota Driver's License or Sate ID with an "L" endorsement. Note that Medicare cards are valid as identification only for non-rush hour trips.
For information on certification, call Metro Mobility at (612)349-7415.
Disabled Veterans
Disabled Veterans ride free at all times. An ID issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs showing "Service Connected" or "SC" must be shown to the driver. Effective July 1, 2009.
Transfers
A passenger may transfer at no charge between buses and rail. When you pay your fare on the first bus, ask the driver for a transfer. Transfers are valid on MVTA routes as well as any other regional transit service.
Transfers are good for use on any route, in any direction, for a 2-1/2 hour period. (Additional fare is required when transferring from a local to express bus.) When using a SuperSaver card, transfer information is encoded on the card and no additional transfer is needed.
If transfering from bus to light rail, and using a SuperSaver stored-value card, be sure to ask the driver for a rail transfer. If paying a cash fare, simply ask the driver for a transfer.
Transfers from MVTA routes to other regional services may be made at several locations, including the Mall of America, Downtown Minneapolis, Downtown St. Paul, and the I-35W station at Lake Street. Note that in some cases, you may need to pay an additional fare when transferring to non-MVTA express buses when your trip begins in the off-peak and finishes in the peak period.
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