Fare Information

Cincinnati Metro Passes & Ticket Options | Find the Right Fare for Your Ride

**Notice: New Fares Take Effect July 16, 2025 | New children ride free policy, modest fare increase, and Tap&Save program among changes. Learn more.

  • $2.20 Local Routes
  • $3.00 Express Routes: All Express Routes are designated with an “X”.

Transfers
Transfers are free with every ride purchased using the Transit App or the Hamilton County local service 5-ride ticket. All transfers will be good for continuous travel on up to two buses for 120 minutes, whichever comes first.

Pass Options

  • Day Pass
  • 30-Day Rolling Pass
  • Regional Stored Value Cards
  • Tap&Save – Transit app with EZFare or Smart Card

Learn More about Metro Passes

Reduced Fares

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Children

Children under 35 inches ride free (ages 2 and under)*
Children between 35-45 inches pay half fare (ages 2-5)*

(with paying adult)

**Notice: New children ride free policy goes into effect on July 16, 2025. Children under 55″ ride free. Learn more at go-metro.com/fareupdate

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ACCESS Card

Access Paratransit passholders may ride Metro fixed-route service for half price.

Access Paratransit
Fare Deal ID card

Fare Deal Card

Half-price fare card for riders who are 65 or older, have a Medicare Card, are disabled, and/or have an ACCESS Card. The Fare Deal monthly sticker is $40.00. **Notice: Starting July 16, 2025, Fare Deal stickers will be $44. Learn more about Metro’s fare adjustments.

Fare Deal Program

University Discount Program

Registered University of Cincinnati & Cincinnati State Technical & Community College students and staff enrolled in Metro’s University Discount Program may ride Metro’s fixed-route bus service for half fare.

Student Programs