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Metro Bus Fares and Passes
Regular Service in Santa Cruz County |
Amtrak Highway 17 Express |
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| Type of Fare | Cash |
Day Pass |
15-Rides or 5-Day Pass |
Monthly Pass* |
Cash |
Day Pass** |
Monthly Pass** |
| Adult (over age 18) | $1.50 |
$4.50 |
$22.00 |
$50.00 |
$4.00 |
$8.00 |
$90.00 |
| Child (less than 46 inches- limit 3 children free) | Free |
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Free |
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| Youth (through age 17) | $1.50 |
$4.50 |
$22.00 |
$35.00 |
$4.00 |
$8.00 |
$90.00 |
| Discount Fare (See Proof of Eligibility) |
$0.75 |
$2.25 |
$11.25 |
$25.00 |
$2.00 |
$8.00 |
$90.00 |
** Good for unlimited rides on all Santa Cruz Metro buses and VTA buses & light rail.
Passes purchased are not refundable. Please have EXACT change ready when boarding the bus. Dollar bills are accepted in Metro fare boxes, but operators cannot make change. For more detailed information visit: www.scmtd.com.
Some organizations (i.e. UCSC, Cabrillo College, City of Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz County - 701 Ocean St. employees only) offer free or discounted bus passes to employees/students. Check with your employer to see if you are eligible for a free/discounted bus pass!
Program Contact
Piet Canin
Program Director, Transportation Group
Phone: 831-426-5925 x127
Fax: 831-423-1368
Email
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