Fare Guide & Programs

General Fares:

Adult - $1.30
Adult, Fort Benning - $1.90

Senior Citizen/Disabled - $0.65
Senior Citizen/Disabled, Fort Benning - $0.95

Student - $1.00 (ID required)

Child (Taller than fare box) - $1.30
Child (Smaller than fare box in seat) - $1.00
Child (Smaller than fare box in arms) Only one child can be held. - free

Uptown Express - $0.55

Dial-A-Ride - $2.50 (ID required)

Special Fare Programs:

Swipe Cards (NOT FOR DIAL–A–RIDE)

The Transfer Center sells swipe cards from 4:30 AM to 6:30 PM on Monday through Saturday.

SWIPE CARDS - UNLIMITED RIDES
Days	Adult	Disabled / Senior (ID required)	Student (ID required)
7	$15.50	$7.75	N/A
14	$28.00	$14.00	N/A
31	$53.00	$26.50	$23.00

Student Trip Card

For students attending schools located in Columbus, the Student Trip Card can be used on buses daily. The monthly cards cost $23.00 and can be purchased at METRA’s Transfer Center. Apply for a Student Trip Card online.

Half–Fare Program

METRA issues Half–Fare Passes for senior citizens and disabled riders. The card allows you to travel at half the regular fare at all times on the bus system. Medicare cards are accepted for half–fare with picture identification. Eligibility Requirements: Age 62+ or a physical or mental disability. A valid I.D. with proof of age is needed as well.

Dial–A–Ride/Paratransit Services

METRA provides ADA Complementary Paratransit Service (Dial–A–Ride) to eligible persons with disabilities who are, because of their disability, unable to board, ride or disembark from an accessible vehicle in METRA’s regular bus service. Service is provided with special lift–equipped buses curb–to–curb, shared ride basis. Learn more about Dial–A–Ride program, or apply for the Dial–A–Ride program online.

SWIPE CARDS - DIAL–A–RIDE
Value of Card	Number of Rides Stored on Card
$12.50	5 Rides per Card ($2.50 One–Way)
$22.50	9 Rides per Card ($2.50 One–Way)

For more information, or if you have questions, please call METRA’s information line at (706) 225-4673.

Summer Fun Pass Program (Seasonal, June – August)

The “Summer Fun Connection” begins June 1 and continues through August 31. Student’s ages 9 to 18 can participate in the program, but an adult must accompany kids 12 and under. The Summer Fun Pass is available at METRA Transit System’s Transfer Center located at 814 Linwood Blvd, Monday through Saturday from 4:30 AM until 6:30 PM. The cost is only $23.00… that’s as little as $0.15 cents per trip! You must have a student ID or purchase a $3.00 Summer Fun ID, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. This program means students no longer have to depend on mom and dad for transportation to the movies, mall or Uptown!

To participate in METRA’s Summer Fun Pass Program, fill out the Summer Fun Student Identification Form. After reading and completing the Identification Form, bring the form and $23.00 to the METRA Transfer Center, 814 Linwood Blvd.

Kids can travel to sites around town on any of our regular route buses, including the Columbus Public Library, Shirley Winston Super Center, Columbus Park Crossing, Peachtree Mall, Comer Recreational Center, Cooper Creek Park, Columbus Museum, Civic Center, Riverwalk, South Commons, Coca-Cola Space Center, and Peach Bowl Lanes.