Passengers on local buses will be riding for free, as part of the MTA's effort to safeguard riders and bus drivers from the outbreak of coronavirus. Starting Monday, bus riders on local and Select Bus Service routes must enter and exit through rear doors. Officially, the $2.75 fare is in effect.
When riding the bus, make sure to board on the right side of the street (in the direction that you're headed). If in doubt, don't hesitate to ask the driver. 2. You need a TAP card: A one-way fare on Metro is $1.75 (transfers are free within two hours).
How to Buy a Pass
- From any Metro Customer Center or from one of 400 sales locations throughout LA. Also, view a map of sales outlets .
- Online at taptogo.net . New cards take approximately one month to arrive in the mail.
- On-board buses (Day Passes only).
- From TAP vending machines (TVMs) at Metro Rail stations.
Fares: Metro's base fare is $1.75. You can pay cash when you board, but you'll need exact fare as bus operators don't carry change. You can also buy and add up to $20 to a reusable TAP card. Reduced rates are available to seniors, students, and disabled riders.
By Public Transportation
- Metro Buses. The bus system offers 200 different lines that cross the entire city and beyond.
- Metro Rail. The railway system consists of two subway lines, four light-rail lines, and two express bus lines that connect to Downtown Los Angeles.
- DASH Buses.
- By Plane.
- By Car.
- By Train.
You can pay for both Metro Buses and DASH buses with either cash or TAP cards. You must have a TAP card to pay for and ride Metro Rail.
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Per-ride fares
| Presto or ParaPay | $3.55 |
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| Cash | $3.60 |
| Ticket Machine | $3.60 |
Monthly Pass:Regional Monthly Pass – $72. Regional Senior/Disabled/Medicare Monthly Pass: – $18. Regional Rapid Express Monthly Pass: – $100.
You can buy a TAP card for $2:
- Online at taptogo.net.
- By phone at 866. TAPTOGO.
- At over 450 vendor locations.
- At TAP vending machines located at all Metro Rail, Silver Line and Orange Line stations, and at the El Monte station.
- You can buy a TAP card at any Metro Customer Center.
RTA partners with local retail outlet for you to conveniently purchase passes in your community. We recommend that you call the pass outlet to make sure they have passes available. For the most up-to-date list of pass outlets in your area, please call the Customer Information Center at (951) 565-5002.
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How it Works
- Download - Install “Token Transit” from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
- Purchase -
- Activate - When you are ready to ride, tap your ticket or pass to activate.
- Ride - As you board the bus, tap your phone to the Token Transit validator that is attached to the farebox.
This year, customers will be able to use their TAP cards on iPhone and Apple Watch to ride on Metro and 25 additional TAP agencies with Apple Pay. Customers will also be able to pay and manage their accounts via the new TAP mobile app. Be sure to check taptogo.net for the latest updates.
It's easy to find out when your card will expire. Register your card at taptogo.net. Here, you can check the status of your TAP card, view recent transactions, and load more cash value and passes onto your card. You can also call TAP directly at 1-866-TAP-TO-GO (827-8646).
The LAX/Aviation Green Line metro rail station (as well as all metro rail stations) have vending machines that sell these cards.
Reload your TAP card:
- Call TAP Customer Service at 866. TAPTOGO.
- Visit over 450 TAP vendor locations.
- Visit a Metro Customer Center.
- Use a TAP vending machine (TVM) located at all Metro rail stations, Metro Silver Line and Metro Orange Line stations and at the El Monte Station.
Use one TAP card to pay your fare on 25 transit systems across L.A. County
- Online at taptogo.net.
- By calling 866. TAPTOGO (866.827. 8646)
- At over 450 TAP vendor locations.
- At TAP vending machines located at all Metro Rail, Orange Line and Silver Line stations, and at El Monte Station.
How much does it cost?
| 1-Way | $1.75 |
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| 7-Day Pass | $25 |
| LIFE 7-Day Pass (low-income) | $19 |
| 30-Day Pass | $100 |
| LIFE 30-Day Pass (low-income) | $76 |
For example, a TAP card with a Metro Day Pass is not accepted on any LADOT Commuter Express or DASH bus, and a LADOT Commuter Express pass is not valid on Metro. A TAP card cannot be used to pay another person's fare even if there is enough stored value (cash) on the card.
