Discounts
AC Transit’s discounted fare programs make getting around even easier for eligible riders
Youth, seniors, and riders with disabilities can receive discount fares and passes to ride AC Transit. Discount fares can be purchased using cash on board buses with valid ID, with Clipper by applying for a discount Clipper card, through AC Transit’s mobile payment platform, and at the AC Transit Customer Service Center.
Other discount programs are provided through Clipper and are available to riders who meet certain eligibility requirements.
Read on to find out if you are eligible, and how to purchase discount fares.
Discount Fares
Youth
Riders aged 5-18 are eligible for Youth fares. The best way to pay is by applying for a Youth Clipper card.
Children under 5 ride free.
Senior/Disabled
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 way to pay is by applying for a Senior Clipper card or an RTC card for disabled riders.
Disabled/Senior Monthly Pass and Paratransit Ticket Order Form (Approved Vendors Only)
Youth Fares
| Fare Type | Pay with ClipperCard/Clipper Mobile | Pay with AC TransitMobile Fares | Pay with Cash |
| Local Single Ride | $1.12 | $1.12 | $1.25 |
| Transbay Single Ride | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Local to Transbay Upgrade | $1.88 | -- | $1.75 |
| Day Pass | $2.50 (available as Pay-as-you-go fare) | $2.50 (available as Pay-as-you-go fare) | $2.75 |
| 7-day Pass | -- | $11.25 (available as Pay-as-you-go fare) | -- |
| 31-day local pass | $34 | $34 (available as Pay-as-you-go fare) | -- |
| 31-day Transbay pass | -- | -- | -- |
Senior/Disabled Fares
| Fare Type | Pay with Clipper Card/Clipper Mobile | Pay with AC TransitMobile Fares | Pay with Cash |
| Local Single Ride | $1.12 | $1.12 | $1.25 |
| Transbay Single Ride | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Local to Transbay Upgrade | $1.88 | -- | $1.75 |
| Day Pass | $2.50 (available as Pay-as-you-go fare) | $2.50 (available as Pay-as-you-go fare) | $2.75 |
| 7-day Pass | -- | $11.25 (available as Pay-as-you-go fare) | -- |
| Monthly Pass | $34 | $34 (available as Pay-as-you-go fare) | -- |
| 31-day Transbay pass | -- | -- | -- |
Discount Programs
RTC Card
The Regional Transit Connection (RTC) Discount ID Card is available to persons with qualifying disabilities. You may use the card as proof of eligibility to receive discount fares on fixed-route, rail and ferry systems throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The RTC Program does not apply to Paratransit services. To learn more and to apply for an RTC card, visit our RTC Card web page.
Clipper START
Clipper START offers eligible low-income riders in the Bay Area 50 percent off of AC Transit Adult single ride cash fares. Riders in the Clipper START program will receive their own personalized Clipper card in the mail to get their discounts at all the participating Clipper START transit agencies. Learn if you are eligible and apply at clipperstartcard.com.
Student Transit Pass Program
The Student Transit Pass Program (STPP) provides free youth Clipper cards to eligible middle and high school students in Alameda County. Students can use these cards for unlimited free bus rides on AC Transit. Visit the Alameda CTC website to see if you or your student is eligible to receive a pass.
AC Transit EasyPass
The AC Transit EasyPass program is an annual group transit benefit for eligible organizations. This program is offered to employers, residential communities, and colleges or universities whose user group will consist of 100 or more people or residential units. Participation in this program provides access to unlimited bus rides all year long by paying an annual fee for everyone in your group. Sponsoring a pool of participants, keeps individual pass costs low, giving every participant access to unlimited bus service whenever they want. While EasyPass programs are invoiced annually, they cost as little as $5-$18 a month per participant depending on program, location and group size. Visit our EasyPass page to learn more.