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ALL ABOUT FARES

The more often you ride, the more money you save. With our 5 for 50 offer, you
earn five free single ride trips for every 50 single ride trips you purchase
using a METRO Q® Fare Card or a METRO Q Mobile Ticket.

On this page, you’ll find information about:

 * Regular and discounted fares for our transit services
 * Ways to pay for your ride
 * Where to get fare cards or ride tickets
 * How to pay your fare when you board




FARES


ServiceFare ZoneRegular FareDiscounted Fare
Local Bus
METRORail
METRORapid
METRO curb2curb
n/a
$1.25
$0.60
Park & Ride Commuter Express Bus



Routes are divided into different zones throughout Houston and Harris County.
Your fare is based on the zone where you board.

See what zone you're in

Zone 1
$2.00
$1.00
Zone 2
$3.25
$1.60
Zone 3
$3.75
$1.85
Zone 4
$4.50
$2.25
Zone 7
$8.00
$4.00
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METRO Star Vanpool



To use this service, you must first register for an account. Learn more about
METRO Star Vanpool

If you’re a student, senior 65-69, or a person with a disability who isn't a
METROLift customer, you may be eligible for a discounted fare.

Learn More


WAYS TO PAY

With the exception of vending machine tickets and cash, all ways to pay shown
below include free transfers between any METRO services of equal or lesser value
for up to three hours in any direction. For transfers to a service with a
higher cost, you only pay the fare difference for up to three hours in any
direction.

 * METRO Q® Fare Card
 * METRO Q Mobile Ticket
 * METRO Day Pass
 * METRO Money
 * Vending Machine Ticket
 * Cash

METRO Q® Fare Card


METRO Q® FARE CARD

Functions as a debit card for riding METRO. You can continually load and store
money on it – and then money will be deducted each time you pay your fare.

WHAT SERVICES CAN YOU PAY FOR WITH IT?

Local Bus

Park & Ride Commuter Express Bus
METRORail
METRORapid
METRO curb2curb

WHERE CAN YOU GET ONE?


Obtain and load - or reload a card

 * METRO RideStore | See locations
   
 * Participating retailers | Find a store


Obtain and load only

 * METRO Online RideStore (Open external link)


Buy preloaded card

 * Select vending machines | More info


Reload only

 * Online
 * Select vending machines | More info
 * Reload machine on all local buses | More info

 

WHAT CAN YOU USE TO LOAD OR RELOAD MONEY ON IT?

 * Cash
 * Credit card
 * Debit card
   
   Exceptions:

 * Reload machines on local buses accept cash only (no coins).
 * Oval-shaped vending machines at METRO Park & Ride lots and select transit
   centers accept credit/debit only.
 * METRO RideStore at Downtown Transit Center accepts check or money order as
   well.
   
 * METRO Online RideStore doesn’t accept cash.

METRO Q Mobile Ticket


METRO Q MOBILE TICKET

Purchase and use mobile tickets (regular fare only) on your smartphone.

WHAT SERVICES CAN YOU PAY FOR WITH IT?

Local Bus
Park & Ride Commuter Express Bus
METRORail
METRORapid
METRO curb2curb

WHERE CAN YOU PURCHASE A MOBILE TICKET?

Experienced riders:

We recommend you download the free METRO Q Ticketing App. When you first open
the app, you’ll need to create a secure, password-protected account. That will
allow you to purchase and activate mobile tickets.


New or occasional riders:

We recommend you download both of the following:

 * RideMETRO App
 * METRO Q Ticketing App

The RideMETRO App offers a variety of tools and information you may find useful.
That includes one-tap access to the companion METRO Q Ticketing App where you
can purchase and activate mobile tickets.

WHAT CAN YOU USE TO LOAD OR RELOAD MONEY ON IT?

 * Credit card
 * Debit card
 * PayPal
 * Apple Pay (iOS devices only)
 * Google Pay (Android devices only)

METRO Day Pass


METRO DAY PASS

Functions as a debit card for riding METRO. It allows you to ride local service
as often as you like during the day for a maximum of $3 (regular fare) or $1.50
(discounted fare). Using a day pass on Park & Ride service may require an
upcharge.

WHAT SERVICES CAN YOU PAY FOR WITH IT?

Local Bus
Park & Ride Commuter Express Bus
METRORail
METRORapid
METRO curb2curb

WHERE CAN YOU GET ONE?


Obtain and load - or reload a card

 * METRO RideStore | See locations
   
 * Participating retailers | Find a store


Obtain and load only

 * METRO Online RideStore (Open external link)


Reload only

 * Online
 * Select vending machines | More info
 * Reload machine on all local buses | More info

 

WHAT CAN YOU USE TO LOAD OR RELOAD MONEY ON IT?

 * Cash
 * Credit card
 * Debit card
   
   Exceptions:

 * Reload machines on local buses accept cash only (no coins).
 * Oval-shaped vending machines at METRO Park & Ride lots and select transit
   centers accept credit/debit only.
 * METRO RideStore at Downtown Transit Center accepts check or money order as
   well.
 * METRO RideStore at Main Street Square doesn't accept cash.
 * METRO Online RideStore doesn’t accept cash.

METRO Money


METRO MONEY

A disposable smart card, preloaded with one of these amounts: $1.25; $5; $10;
$20. These cards can’t be reloaded.

WHAT SERVICES CAN YOU PAY FOR WITH IT?

Local Bus
Park & Ride Commuter Express Bus
METRORail
METRORapid
METRO curb2curb

WHERE CAN YOU PURCHASE ONE?


 * METRO RideStore | See locations
 * METRO Online RideStore (Open external link)
 * Select vending machines | More info

WHAT CAN YOU USE TO PURCHASE ONE?

 * Cash
 * Credit card
 * Debit card
   
   Exceptions:

 * METRO RideStore at Downtown Transit Center accepts check or money order as
   well.
 * METRO RideStore at Main Street Square doesn't accept cash.
 * METRO Online RideStore doesn't accept cash.

Vending Machine Ticket


VENDING MACHINE TICKET

METRORail tickets are only valid on METRORail. METRORapid tickets are only valid
on METRORapid.

WHAT SERVICES CAN YOU PAY FOR WITH IT?

METRORail
METRORapid

WHERE CAN YOU PURCHASE ONE?


For METRORail:

 * Select vending machines | More info


For METRORapid:


 * Select vending machines | More info

WHAT CAN YOU USE TO PURCHASE ONE?

 * Cash
 * Credit card
 * Debit card

Cash


CASH

When paying your fare with cash, you can use bills and/or coins.

WHAT SERVICES CAN YOU PAY FOR WITH IT?

Local Bus
Park & Ride Commuter Express Bus


For METRORail and METRORapid, cash can be used to purchase a vending machine
ticket. You can't pay with cash as you board.

WHERE DO YOU PLACE CASH?


As you board, you’ll place your bills and/or coins into the fare box directly in
front of the bus operator.

DO YOU NEED TO PAY WITH EXACT CHANGE?

Yes. METRO bus operators can’t provide change.


WHAT TO DO WHEN BOARDING

If you're paying with:You need to:
METRO Q® Fare Card
METRO Day Pass
METRO Money

Tap card on fare validator, or hold your card near validator until light
registers green. 

On buses and curb2curb:
It's located inside vehicle as you board.

On METRORail and METRORapid:
It's located on platform where you board.

METRO Q Mobile Ticket

Show to operator when boarding Local bus, Park & Ride bus or METRO curb2curb.

Show to METRO Fare Inspector or METRO Police Officer, upon request, prior to
boarding or during your ride on METRORail or METRORapid.

Cash

Place in fare box inside vehicle as you board Local bus, Park & Ride bus or
METRO curb2curb (no change provided).

Purchase a vending machine ticket prior to boarding METRORail or METRORapid.

Vending Machine Ticket

Show to METRO Fare Inspector, upon request, prior to boarding or during your
ride on METRORail or METRORapid.


RETAIL LOCATIONS

There are more than 200 retailers across the Houston region where you can obtain
or reload a METRO Q® Fare Card or METRO Day Pass. Many of these retailers also
sell tickets and passes for our paratransit service, METROLift. Just enter your
ZIP code below to find stores near you. Each entry will show what you can obtain
at that location.

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   Phone icon 281-974-3994 phone number
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MAP OF RETAIL LOCATIONS

Click or tap on any map marker for more details, including address, phone number
and ticket types available. The plus and minus symbols in the lower left allow
you to zoom in or out. And the square icon in the upper right allows you to open
a larger version of the map in a new window. This map is more easily viewed on a
desktop computer.




COMMON QUESTIONS




COSTS

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RIDE METRO?

For the following services, the regular fare to board is $1.25 and the
discounted fare is 60 cents:

 * Local bus
 * METRORail
 * METRORapid
 * METRO curb2curb

For METRO Park & Ride bus service, the regular fare to board ranges from $2-8
depending on your location. The discounted fare is half price.

ARE DISCOUNTED FARES AVAILABLE?

Yes. You’re eligible for a discounted fare on Local bus, Park & Ride bus,
METRORail, METRORapid and METRO curb2curb if you fit any of these categories:


 * Student (K-12 or college)
 * Senior 65-69
 * Person with a disability who isn't a METROLift customer

DOES ANYONE QUALIFY TO RIDE FOR FREE?

Yes. You’re eligible to ride free on Local bus, Park & Ride bus, METRORail,
METRORapid and METRO curb2curb if you fit any of these categories:

 * Senior 70 years or older with a discounted METRO Q® Fare Card
 * Disabled or decorated veteran with a METRO Veterans Pass
 * METROLift customer with a METROLift Freedom Q Card, and up to one assistant
 * Any adult with a current Harris County jury summons of their own or a current
   date-stamped Harris County jury pass of their own
 * Child five or younger, accompanied by an adult


FARE CARDS

WHERE DO I OBTAIN AND LOAD, OR RELOAD FARE CARDS?

You can obtain a METRO Q® Fare Card, METRO Day Pass or METRO Money Card at any
of the following:

 * METRO RideStore locations
 * METRO Online RideStore (Open external link)
 * Participating retail locations
 * Select vending machines

You have the option of loading money on your card when you first obtain it.
Reload options vary by fare card and location.

Additional payment options to ride METRO can be obtained through other sources.

More details can be found on the All About Fares page.

CAN I STORE MONEY ON A FARE CARD?

The METRO Q® Fare Card and METRO Day Pass both function as debit cards for
riding METRO. You can continually load and store money on either of them – and
then money will be deducted each time you pay your fare.

METRO Money Cards come preloaded with certain dollar amounts and can’t be
reloaded.

HOW CAN I CHECK MY FARE CARD BALANCE?

If you have a registered METRO Q® Fare Card or METRO Day Pass and would like to
check its balance, visit the Reload Your Fare Card page for more information, or
do any of the following:

 * Call METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000
 * Visit any METRO RideStore location
 * Look at the fare validator screen after tapping or waving your card to pay
   your fare


PAYING YOUR FARE

WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE FOR PAYING MY FARE?

All of the following services accept a METRO Q® Fare Card, METRO Q mobile
ticket, METRO Day Pass and METRO Money card:

 * Local bus
 * Park & Ride bus
 * METRORail
 * METRORapid
 * METRO curb2curb

Other payment options vary by service. 

More details can be found on the All About Fares page.

If you’re a METROLift customer or looking to become one, more details about
payment options can be found on the METROLift page.

HOW DO I PAY WHEN I BOARD A METRO VEHICLE?

This varies by service and what you use to pay your fare.


More details can be found on the All About Fares page.

WHEN I PAY MY FARE, DO I RECEIVE FREE TRANSFERS?

Yes – if you pay with a METRO Q® Fare Card, METRO Day Pass or METRO Money card. 

The transfer policy below applies to the following services:

 * Local bus
 * Park & Ride bus
 * METRORail
 * METRORapid
 * METRO curb2curb

You receive free transfers between any METRO service of equal or lesser value
for up to three hours in any direction.

For transfers to a service with a higher cost, you only pay the fare difference
for up to three hours in any direction.

If you pay with a METRO Q Mobile Ticket, the transfer policies differ depending
on what type of mobile ticket you purchase.


OTHER

I USUALLY DRIVE. WOULD I SAVE MONEY RIDING METRO?

If you own a vehicle, driving less would save you money on gas, maintenance
and/or parking fees. You might also qualify for lower auto insurance rates. 

To do a more specific calculation that accounts for these factors, you can use
METRO’s Savings Calculator.

WHAT IF I’VE MOVED AND MY ACCOUNT STILL HAS FUNDS?

If you can document this, you’re eligible to have your account balance refunded
for any of the following:

 * METRO Q® Fare Card
 * METRO Day Pass
 * METRO Q Mobile Ticket

Please visit any METRO RideStore location or contact Customer Service at
713-635-4000 and they can assist you.

DOES METRO HAVE A FARE EQUITY POLICY?

Yes. You can find it on the Fare Policies and Procedures page.

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Park and Ride Zones


PARK & RIDE BUS ZONES


Find your zone by clicking or tapping on the tab that represents the location
within the region where you’ll be boarding.

 * East
 * North
 * Northeast
 * Northwest
 * Southeast
 * Southwest
 * West

East


The following routes travel on Interstate 10, east of Houston:

RouteDowntown DestinationZone236 MaxeyCentral Business District1237
BaytownCentral Business District4

North


The following routes travel in the HOV express lane on Interstate 45, north of
Houston:

RouteDowntown DestinationZone202 KuykendahlCentral Business District3204
SpringCentral Business District3209 Spring / Kuykendahl
Central Business District
3
212 Seton LakeCentral Business District3291 Conroe
Central Business District; Texas Medical Center
7


Northeast


The following routes travel in the HOV express lane on U.S. Highway 59,
northeast of Houston:

RouteDowntown DestinationZone256 Eastex / 255 KingwoodCentral Business
District2257 TownsenCentral Business District3259 Kingwood / Townsen /
EastexCentral Business District2

Northwest


The following routes travel in the HOV express lane on U.S. Highway 290,
northwest of Houston:

RouteDowntown DestinationZone216 West Little York / 214 Northwest StationCentral
Business District2*217 CypressCentral Business District4219 Cypress / Northwest
Station / West Little YorkCentral Business District2


 

* If your destination is Texas Medical Center, your transfer from the 216 to the
298 at Northwest Transit Center includes an upcharge of $1.25.
Southeast


The following routes travel in the HOV express lane on Interstate 45, southeast
of Houston:

RouteDowntown DestinationZone244 Monroe / 248 El DoradoCentral Business
District1247 Fuqua / 246 Bay AreaCentral Business District2249 Bay Area / El
Dorado / Fuqua / Monroe
Central Business District
1
297 Gulf Freeway / TMCTexas Medical Center2

Southwest



RouteDowntown DestinationZone270 Missouri City - FondrenTexas Medical Center1271
Missouri City - SH6Becomes route 270 at the Missouri City Park & Ride2



The following routes travel in the HOV express lane on U.S. Highway 59,
southwest of Houston:

RouteDowntown DestinationZone265 West BellfortCentral Business District2269 West
BellfortCentral Business District2292 Southwest Freeway / TMCTexas Medical
Center2

 

West


The following routes travel on Interstate 10, west of Houston:

RouteDowntown DestinationZone221 KingslandCentral Business District4222 Grand
ParkwayCentral Business District4228 AddicksCentral Business District3229 Grand
Parkway / Kingsland / Addicks
Central Business District
3
298 Katy Freeway / TMCTexas Medical Center4

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METRO RideStore Locations


METRO RIDESTORE LOCATIONS


Each location offers complimentary route schedules and maps, and is staffed with
METRO customer service representatives. They can answer questions about riding
METRO and assist with various fare card issues.

 * Downtown Transit Center
 * Fannin South
 * Main Street Square
 * Northwest Transit Center

Downtown Transit Center

1900 MAIN ST.

What you can do here:

 * Obtain and load a new fare card
 * Reload an existing fare card
 * Apply for a discounted fare card, free fare card or METRO Veterans Pass
 * Extend the eligibility of your discounted fare card
 * Report stolen or lost fare cards
 * Replace a defective fare card and transport funds to a new card
 * Obtain any and all METROLift tickets and passes
 * Apply for METROLift
 * Get route, schedule and trip planning information
 * Pick up printed schedules and maps of our routes
 * Report and inquire about Lost & Found

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Phone: 713-739-6968
We accept: Cash, credit card, debit card, check or money order

Fannin South

1604 WEST BELLFORT ST.

What you can do here:

 * Obtain and load a new fare card
 * Reload an existing fare card
 * Apply for a discounted fare card, free fare card or METRO Veterans Pass
 * Extend the eligibility of your discounted fare card
 * Report stolen or lost fare cards
 * Replace a defective fare card and transport funds to a new card
 * Apply for METROLift
 * Purchase a $3 preloaded METRO Day Pass (unregistered)
 * Get route, schedule and trip planning information
 * Pick up printed schedules and maps of our routes
 * Report and inquire about Lost & Found

Hours: Mon-Fri, 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 713-652-8937
We accept: Cash, credit card or debit card


Operating hours at this location are extended during special events.

Main Street Square

1001 TRAVIS ST.

What you can do here:

 * Obtain and load a new fare card
 * Reload an existing fare card
 * Apply for a discounted fare card, free fare card or METRO Veterans Pass
 * Extend the eligibility of your discounted fare card
 * Report stolen or lost fare cards
 * Replace a defective fare card and transport funds to a new card
 * Obtain METROLift one-way trip tickets and monthly pass
 * Apply for METROLift
 * Get route, schedule and trip planning information
 * Pick up printed schedules and maps of our routes
 * Report and inquire about Lost & Found

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 713-652-8994
We accept: Cash, credit card or debit card

Northwest Transit Center

7373 OLD KATY ROAD

What you can do here:

 * Obtain and load a new fare card
 * Reload an existing fare card
 * Apply for a discounted fare card, free fare card or METRO Veterans Pass
 * Extend the eligibility of your discounted fare card
 * Report stolen or lost fare cards
 * Replace a defective fare card and transport funds to a new card
 * Obtain any and all METROLift tickets and passes
 * Apply for METROLift
 * Get route, schedule and trip planning information
 * Pick up printed schedules and maps of our routes
 * Report and inquire about Lost & Found

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 713-739-6031
We accept: Cash, credit card or debit card

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Select Vending Machines


VENDING MACHINES
(Q CARD)


This vending machine is located at:

 * Various METRORail platforms (primarily along the Green and Purple lines)
 * Northwest Transit Center
 * Westpark / Lower Uptown Transit Center

You can buy a preloaded $5 METRO Q® Fare Card from this machine, and change can
be provided.

The machine accepts:

 * Cash
 * Credit card
 * Debit card

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Vending Machines Where You Can Reload a METRO Q® Fare Card


VENDING MACHINES (RELOAD Q CARD)

 * Rail Platforms
 * METRO Facilities

Rail Platforms

This vending machine is found on various METRORail platforms, primarily along
the Red and Green lines. 

This machine accepts:

 * Cash
 * Credit card
 * Debit card

Change can be provided.

METRO Facilities

This vending machine is found at METRO Park & Ride lots and select transit
centers throughout Houston and Harris County.

The machine accepts:

 * Credit card
 * Debit card

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Back of Bus Reloader


RELOAD MACHINE


This machine allows you to reload your METRO Q® Fare Card using cash only - no
coins.

The machine accepts the following bills:

 * $1
 * $5
 * $10
 * $20

Place your card in the card holder, insert your money in the slot one bill at a
time and the value is automatically added to your card.

 

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Vending Machines Where You Can Reload a Day Pass


VENDING MACHINES (RELOAD DAY PASS)

 * Rail Platforms
 * METRO Facilities

Rail Platforms

This vending machine is found on various METRORail platforms, primarily along
the Red and Green lines. 

This machine accepts:

 * Cash
 * Credit card
 * Debit card

Change can be provided.

METRO Facilities

This vending machine is found at METRO Park & Ride lots and select transit
centers throughout Houston and Harris County.

The machine accepts:

 * Credit card
 * Debit card

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Ticket vending machine on METRORapid

This vending machine is on all station platforms along the METRORapid Silver
Line.

It accepts:

 * Cash
 * Credit card
 * Debit card

Change can’t be provided.

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Back of Bus Reloader


BACK OF BUS RELOADER


This machine allows you to reload your METRO Day Pass using cash only - no
coins.

The machine accepts the following bills:

 * $1
 * $5
 * $10
 * $20

Place your card in the card holder, insert your money in the slot one bill at a
time and the value is automatically added to your card.

 

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Vending Machine for METRO Money


VENDING MACHINES
(METRO MONEY CARD)


This vending machine is located at:

 * Various METRORail platforms (primarily along the Green and Purple lines)
 * Northwest Transit Center
 * Westpark / Lower Uptown Transit Center

You can buy a $5 METRO Money Card from this machine, and change can be provided.

The machine accepts:

 * Cash
 * Credit card
 * Debit card

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METRORail Paper Ticket


METRORAIL VENDING MACHINES

1 / 3 slide 1 of 3

This make and model is mostly on station platforms along the METRORail Red Line.
Some are on Green and Purple Line platforms as well. The machine accepts cash,
credit card or debit card – and change can be provided.

2 / 3 slide 2 of 3

This make and model is mostly on station platforms along the METRORail Green and
Purple Lines. Some are on Red Line platforms as well. 

You can also find it at:

 * Northwest Transit Center
 * Westpark / Lower Uptown Transit Center

3 / 3 slide 3 of 3

This make and model is on various station platforms along all three METRORail
lines. It accepts cash, credit card or debit card. Change can’t be provided.


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METRORapid Paper Ticket


METRORAPID VENDING MACHINES


This vending machine is on all station platforms along the METRORapid Silver
Line.

It accepts:

 * Cash
 * Credit card
 * Debit card

Change can’t be provided.

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