AC Transit will implement a planned fare adjustment on July 1, completing the two-phase process approved in March 2025. Fares are an important part of transit operations, even though they only cover a portion of total costs. According to AC Transit, when riders don’t pay their fares, the losses can lead to service cuts that hurt everyone who depends on the bus.
[1]Adult fares as of July 1, 2026
| Fare Type | Pay with Clipper or contactless payments | Pay with Cash |
|---|---|---|
| Local Single Ride | $2.75 | $3 |
| Transbay Single Ride | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Local to Transbay Upgrade | $3.75 | $3.50 |
| Local Day Pass | $6 | $6.50 |
| Local Weekly Pass | $27.50 | — |
| Local Monthly/31-day Pass | $99 | — |
| Transbay Monthly/31-day Pass | $234 | — |
Discounted fares as of July 1, 2026
Youth fares: Riders aged 5-18 are eligible for Youth fares. The best/easiest way to pay is by applying for a Youth Clipper card [2]. Children under 5 ride free.
Senior/Disabled fares: Riders aged 65 and older or riders who are disabled are eligible for Senior/Disabled fares. When paying with cash riders should be prepared to show identification. The best/easiest way to pay is by applying for a Senior Clipper card or a Clipper Access card for disabled riders [2].
| Fare Type | Pay with Clipper Card/Clipper Mobile | Pay with Cash |
|---|---|---|
| Local Single Ride | $1.25 | $1.35 |
| Transbay Single Ride | $3.25 | $3.25 |
| Local to Transbay Upgrade | $2 | $1.90 |
| Local Day Pass | Fare maximum at $2.75* | $3 |
| Local Weekly Pass | Fare maximum at $12.50* | — |
| Local Monthly/31-day Pass | Fare maximum at $37.50* | — |
*Day, Weekly, and Monthly passes will be automatically applied when spending reaches the cost of these passes within the calendar period. Weekly and Monthly are only available through Next-Generation Clipper or a contactless bank card.
For more details, visit the AC Transit Fares [3] webpage.
Save with Clipper
Clipper [2] offers more fare discounts and savings than any other way to pay. It’s also the most convenient—riders can use Clipper Cards or Clipper mobile to simply tag and go.
Eligible riders can save significantly with the following programs:
- Clipper START: 50% off adult single-ride fares for eligible lower-income riders.
- Youth/students, seniors, and riders with disabilities: 50% off adult single-ride fares.
To learn more and apply for these discounts, visit the Clipper Card Discounts [2] webpage.