Fare Simplification

Metro's new fare structure makes riding and paying your fare even easier!


Fare Changes 

  • Removal of all zones and zone fares
  • $2.00 fare for all Hamilton County local routes
  • $2.65 fare for all Hamilton County express service
  • $3.75 fare for Suburban County service
  • The cost of a Hamilton County local service day pass (formerly Zone 1 day pass) has been reduced from $4.50 to $4.00
  • Hamilton County express day pass - $5.30
  • Suburban County express day pass - $7.50
  • Half-fare day pass - $2.00
  • 5-ride Hamilton County local service ticket - $10.00
  • Free transfers good for up to 120 minutes on up to two buses with EZFare app purchases or 5-ride Hamilton County local service ticket
  • The Fare Deal and Metro Veterans Program monthly sticker now costs $40.00
  • The Access Zone 2 fare has been eliminated and all Access one-way rides now cost $4.00


Re-designated Routes


The following routes have been re-designated from express to commuter service with a $2.00 one-way fare:
  • Rt. 2X Madeira Express
  • Rt. 12X Madisonville Express
  • Rt. 15X Daly Express/Mt. Healthy Express
  • Rt. 25X Mt. Lookout Express
  • Rt. 30X Beechmont Express
  • Rt. 38X Glenway Crossing-Uptown Express
  • Rt. 40X Montana Express
  • Rt. 77X Delhi Express
  • Rt. 81X Mt. Washington Express


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What about Fare Deal? What about transfers? What if I already purchased passes at the current price?

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