Fare Information

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

  • $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

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Reduced Fares

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Children

Children under 55 inches in height will ride free with a paying adult, with a limit of two children per fare-paying adult. Children over 55 inches tall will pay full fare.

Each bus features a height indicator at the 55-inch mark to help operators and customers easily determine eligibility.

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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 $44.00.

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