The discounted fare is 60 cents for Local bus, METRORail, METRORapid, or METRO curb2curb. For Park & Ride commuter express bus service, the discounted fare ranges from $1-4 depending on where you board. On this page, you’ll learn:
If you fit one of the categories below, you may be eligible to receive a discounted fare card. It entitles you to ride for half price and get free transfers between services of equal or lesser value for up to three hours in any direction.
Certain documents must be submitted by a student or their parent for our review before a discounted METRO Q® Fare Card or Day Pass can be issued.
You’ll need to provide one of the following:
You may also need to provide a completed application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
In-person
If accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, you can bring a class schedule or report card to any of these METRO RideStore locations:
If not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, a completed application signed by a parent or legal guardian will also be required.
Online
You can also obtain a discounted card through the METRO Online RideStore. To do this, you'll be required to upload an electronic copy of your class schedule or report card. That submission will serve as your application.
U.S. Mail
Mail a copy of your completed application along with a photocopy of your class schedule or report card. The return address is already included on the application.
The discounted fare is 60 cents for all those services except Park & Ride bus – which is half off the regular fare, depending on where you board.
College StudentsIf you attend a participating college, you can obtain a discounted fare card on your campus. If you attend a different college, you’ll need to submit certain documents for review.
Click on your school to see how and where to obtain a METRO discounted fare card.
You’ll need to provide a government-issued photo ID and proof of credit hours.
The discounted fare is 60 cents for all those services except Park & Ride bus – which is half off the regular fare, depending on where you board.
People 65-69To receive a discounted METRO Q® Fare Card or Day Pass, METRO will first have to confirm your age.
You’ll need to provide both of the following:
In-person
You can bring your ID and completed application to any of these METRO RideStore locations:
Online
You can also obtain a discounted card through the METRO Online RideStore. To do this, you'll be required to upload an electronic copy of your government-issued ID. That submission will serve as your application.
U.S. Mail
Mail a copy of your completed application along with a photocopy of your government-issued ID. The return address is already included on the application.
The discounted fare is 60 cents for all those services except Park & Ride bus – which is half off the regular fare, depending on where you board.
People with DisabilitiesTo receive a discounted METRO Q® Fare Card or Day Pass, METRO will first have to confirm your eligibility.
METROLift customers
This doesn’t apply to you. You should have automatically received a METRO Freedom Q® Card when you were approved to become a customer. That card entitles you to ride free on the services shown in this section.
Non-METROLift customers
You can bring your ID and proof of disability to any of these METRO RideStore locations:
The discounted fare is 60 cents for all those services except Park & Ride bus – which is half off the regular fare, depending on where you board.
