Fares & Passes
Metro Fare Details
| Metro Fare Type | Mode | Current Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Base Fare | Bus | $1.00 |
| Cash Base Fare | Rail | $2.50 |
| Cash (Reduced Fare)* | Bus | $0.50 |
| Cash (Reduced Fare)* | Rail | $1.25 |
| 2-Hour Pass/Transfer† | Bus / Rail | $3.00 |
| 2-Hour Pass/Transfer (Reduced Fare)*† | Bus / Rail | $1.50 |
| 2-Hour Pass (from Lambert Airport)† | Bus / Rail | $4.00 |
| (10) 2-Hour Passes† | Bus / Rail | $30.00 |
| One-Day Adventure Pass | Bus / Rail | $5.00 |
| Weekly Pass | Bus / Rail | $27.00 |
| Monthly Pass | Bus / Rail | $78.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Reduced Fare)* | Bus / Rail | $39.00 |
| Shaw Park Drive Garage Monthly Combo Pass | Bus / Rail | $98.00 |
| University Semester Pass | Bus / Rail | $175.00 |
| Metro Call-A-Ride/ADA** | Call‑A‑Ride | $2.00 |
June 2025 Update: At this time, reduced fare tickets and passes are not able to be purchased through the Transit app due to a vendor technical issue. Until the issue is resolved, reduced fare tickets and passes can be purchased at Ticket Vending Machines located at every MetroLink Station and Metro Transit Center.
Reduced Fares for Children
Children ages 5 to 12 can ride Metro for half-price, and children 4 years old and younger ride free. No special pass is required, however proof of age may be requested.
Reduced Fares for Seniors and Customers with Disabilities
Reduced fares are available to seniors (age 65+), customers with disabilities and customers who possess a Medicare ID, who have a valid Reduced Fare ID or Permit from Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District or Madison County Transit.
Mobile Fares with Transit
You can now purchase many of our fares and passes straight from your phone with our new mobile fares. The passes are integrated with the Transit app and make it easy to plan your trip, track your ride and pay your fare, all in one place.
NOTE: Only mobile fares from Metro Transit are accepted. Mobile fares from Madison County Transit or other area transit agencies are not able to be accepted as fare on Metro Transit at this time. Some physical tickets and passes from Madison County Transit or St. Clair County Transit are eligible as fare on Metro Transit – see the sections below for more details.
Madison County Transit Fares
Madison County Transit (MCT) Regional Passes – both print and mobile versions – are accepted as full fare without any additional charge on MetroLink and MetroBus. They are valid for two hours from the time they are issued and are good for a single trip on MetroBus.
Metro accepts valid MCT Senior Free Ride, MCT Senior Select Free Ride, and MCT Half Fare IDs for a reduced fare on MetroLink and MetroBus service.
The MCT ADA Paratransit Free Ride ID is accepted on MetroLink and MetroBus in Illinois without additional payment. In Missouri, the MCT ADA Paratransit Free Ride ID provides reduced fares on MetroLink and MetroBus, and requires additional payment.
Please note that all other MCT-issued passes and transfers, including MCT-issued monthly passes, summer youth passes and Benefit Access IDs are not accepted on any MetroBus or MetroLink service.
Please click here for more information on Madison County Transit Fares.
St. Clair County Transit Fares
Metro accepts valid St. Clair County Transit (SCCT) Senior Fixed Route Free Ride Passes for travel on MetroLink and MetroBus.
Metro also accepts SCCTD ADA Paratransit Passes for travel on MetroLink and MetroBus in both Illinois and Missouri.
Visit the SCCTD Website for more information on St. Clair County Transit Fares.
Juror Transportation Program
Residents of St. Clair County, St. Louis County and the City of St. Louis called to serve on jury duty can take MetroLink and MetroBus for free to report for duty. Show your juror summons as proof of fare to ride on your first day, and then speak with courthouse staff to obtain a transit pass for your ride home and subsequent reporting dates. Note: Your juror summons letter serves as your valid transit pass only on the initial trip on your report date and for up to one hour prior to your reporting time.
Refunds
If a ticket machine or validator malfunctions and you need a refund, please contact Customer Service at 314.982.1406, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
