Metro Fare Increase Effective July 1
Return to BlogA Metro transit fare increase approved last month by the Bi-State Development Agency Board of Commissioners will go into effect on July 1, which is the beginning of the agency’s new fiscal year.
The cost of a MetroLink one-ride trip, as well as the weekly, monthly, and university semester passes will change. The cost of the one-ride MetroLink fare will increase from $2.25 to $2.50–making it $5 for a round trip. Weekly passes will increase from $25 to $27; monthly passes from $72 to $78; and the semester transit pass will go from $150 to $175. Reduced fare prices for these tickets and passes will increase as well. (See fare chart.)
The fare increase will not impact the $2 base MetroBus fare or the 2-Hour Pass/Transfer which will remain at $3. Also, there will no change in the price of a $7.50 Day Pass or the $4 Metro Call‑A‑Ride fare.
Passenger revenue is a critical source of funding for the Metro transit system and supports 22% of the cost to provide transit service. The remaining 78% is paid by the taxpayer. Higher costs for fuel, vehicle parts, and medical benefit expenses continue to add to the cost of operating the Metro transit system.
Periodic fare increases were included as a key component of the region’s long range transit plan, Moving Transit Forward. That plan calls for raising fares by a small percentage approximately every two years to address the transit system’s growing operating needs.
Which days does the week pass cover? Monday thru Sunday or Sunday thru Monday?
Inge, the weekly pass is essentially a seven-day pass and would begin the day you purchase the fare.
If a person has Access how much would it be with a personal care attendant if your going from Lancaster to Los Angeles
Hi, James – I think this question is for Metrolink in California. This is Metro Transit in St. Louis. Call or text Metrolink in California at 800-371-5465 for assistance.
Where do you purchase the semester transit pass from?
Nicky, reach out to your university for more information about the semester pass.
Is the round trip ticket like a day pass?
Hi, Aaron – We don’t really have a round-trip ticket. You end up getting 2 one-ride MetroLink tickets, which allows you to go one way on MetroLink (like to a baseball game) and then ride back. A day pass provides one full day of unlimited rides on MetroLink and MetroBus.
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Hi I am not able to buy weekly passes online . Is that passes available
Weekly passes are available – they can be purchased at Ticket Vending Machines or at the MetroStore, located at the corner of 8th & Pine Streets in downtown St. Louis. For more information on fare, call the MetroStore at 314-982-1495.
Is there such a thing has yearly passes and if there is how much would they be??
There is not a yearly or annual transit pass. We do have a monthly pass available, which is currently $78 for an entire month of unlimited rides on MetroLink and MetroBus.