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.

  • $2.00 Hamilton County Local
  • $2.65 Hamilton County Express (includes Rts. 52X & 72X)
  • $3.75 Suburban County Express (Rts. 71X, 82X)
  • $2.00 Hamilton County Commuter Service (Rts. 2, 12, 25, 30, 38, 40, 77 & 81)

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. Paper transfers have been eliminated as of April 4. For those riders who previously used paper transfers, a Hamilton County local service day pass may be the best and most economic option.

Pass Options

  • Day Pass
  • 30-Day Rolling Pass
  • Regional Stored Value Cards
  • Single-Ride Ticket (app only)

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.

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