Fares
Fixed Route Services
MVTA is part of the regional transit fare system. You can purchase tickets through your Go-To card, Universal Transit pass, Metropass, or by paying the exact fare amount.
To refill your Go-To Card online, go to https://store.metrotransit.org/
Fare amounts differ by category and/or type as well as if the fare occurs during rush hour.
In order to make it easier for residents, transit options in the Twin Cities Metro – MVTA, Metro Transit, SouthWest, Plymouth, Maple Grove, and Blue Line and Green Line trains – have created the Regional Transit Fare System that allows passes and transfers to work on any of the above. As part of this system, cash payment MUST be exact. Drivers cannot make change and you must pay when you board (or as you exit, if riding Express from downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul).
Transfer ticket
If you pay your fare in cash and you need to travel on more than one bus or train to reach your destination, ask the driver for a transfer when you pay your fare. Your transfer is valid for unlimited rides at the same fare level in any direction for up to 2½ hours. If you transfer to a higher fare, surcharges may apply.
If you pay your fare with a Go-To Card, the transfer is automatically added to your card. If you transfer to a bus or train with a higher fare, the difference will be automatically deducted from any stored value on your card.
Adult
- Ages 13-64
Senior
-
- Ages 65+
Youth
- Ages 6-12
Children
- Age 5 and under
Persons with Disabilities
- Free fare applies for persons with a Metro Mobility card. Reduced fares are available for riders with a Minnesota Driver’s License or State ID with an “L” endorsement. Note that Medicare cards are valid as identification only for non-rush hour trips.
Disabled Veterans
- 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
- Local
- Express
- Non-Rush Hour
- Rush Hour
| Category | Time | Local | Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Non-Rush Hour | $2.00 | $2.50 | |
| Adult | Rush Hour | $2.00 | $3.25 | |
| Senior or Youth | Non-Rush Hour | $1.00 | $1.00 | |
| Senior or Youth | Rush Hour | $1.00 | $3.25 | |
| Limited Mobility (must be qualified) | Non-Rush Hour AND Rush Hour | $1.00 | $1.00 | Fares are free for Metro Mobility-certified riders on MVTA fixed-route buses. |
| Disabled Veterans or Children 5 and under | Non-Rush Hour AND Rush Hour | Free | Free |
MVTA Connect Service
For details on MVTA Connect service, click here.
- The one-way fare for an MVTA Connect trip is $3, purchased using credit, debit, or cash (exact amount required when boarding) or a Go-To Card (Go-To Card must have added value to work with Connect).
- Children 5 and under ride free.
- Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Connect riders can request a same-day transfer from the driver to ride on MVTA fixed route buses. The transfer is valid that day for a fixed-route bus trip.
Plan, Pay, Ride
Plan a trip, pay your fare, MVTA will get you there.