Fares and Clipper

Effective July 1, 2017

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Cash Fares

CASH FARE	Adult (Age 19–64)	Youth (Age 5–18)	Senior (Age 65+) & Disabled
Local Single Ride	$2.25	$1.10	$1.10
Local Day Pass	$5.00	$2.50	$2.50
Transbay Single Ride	$4.50	$2.20	$2.20

Clipper Fares

CLIPPER FARE	Adult (Age 19–64)	Youth (Age 5–18)	Senior (Age 65+) & Disabled
Local Single Ride	$2.15	$1.05	$1.05
Local Day Pass	$5.00	$2.50	$2.50
Transbay Single Ride	$4.50	$2.20	$2.20
Transbay rides are discounted to an “upgrade” fare when using passes within 2 hours.

PASSES

Day Passes are available on the bus with cash, or using your Clipper card. All other passes are available on Clipper. Each trip must be all cash/paper pass using the farebox, or using Clipper. They cannot be combined.

Adult Local 31-Day:

Unlimited local rides within the East Bay.
Pass is valid for 31 consecutive days; not a calendar month.
May be used to ride Transbay with additional cash fare of $2.25.

Transbay 31-Day:

Unlimited Transbay rides to and from the East Bay, and all local East Bay travel.
Pass is valid for 31 consecutive days; not a calendar month.

Youth 31-Day:

Available to youths age 5 – 18.
Unlimited Local rides within the East Bay.
Pass is valid for 31 days, not a calendar month.
May be used to ride Transbay with additional cash fare of $1.10

Senior Monthly:

Available to riders 65+ years old.
Unlimited local rides within the East Bay.
Pass is valid for calendar month, not 31 days.
May be used to ride Transbay with additional cash fare of $1.10

Disabled Monthly:

Available only on a Regional Transit Connection (RTC) discount Clipper card.
Unlimited local rides within the East Bay.
Monthly stickers for RTC cards available for purchase at various locations.
Pass is valid for calendar month, not 31 days.
May be used to ride Transbay with additional cash fare of $1.10

Day Pass:

Only available on board the bus.
Issued upon request when paying cash.
May be used for Transbay ride with additional cash payment of $2.25 for Adults or $1.10 for Youth/Senior/Disabled.
Automatically applied on the third trip when using Clipper.
Valid for unlimited local rides from time issued until 3:00 a.m.

Using Clipper is another way to save. You’ll still save 10 cents (5 cents for Youth/Senior/Disabled) on single local fares when you use your Clipper card.

How to Get a Pass

AC Transit passes are available only with a Clipper card. With a pass on Clipper, you can save big when you ride a lot, and you don’t need to carry exact change to get on the bus.

Clipper cards and most passes can be obtained at clippercard.com, by phone at (877) 878-8883, or at various retail outlets including Walgreens, Whole Foods and others

The AC Transit & Clipper Customer Service Center at 1600 Franklin Avenue in Oakland can help you get your Clipper card and assist with the application process to obtain pass and fare discounts.

Need help?

Go to: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S) ON FARES

AC Transit Customer Service is ready to answer fare questions and provide additional assistance:
(510) 891-4777
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

AC Transit & Clipper Customer Service Center
1600 Franklin Avenue, Oakland
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

RIDE LOCAL ON TRANSBAY ROUTES

Can I use a transbay bus for a local trip within the East Bay?
Yes, local riders are allowed on most Transbay lines EXCEPT for: FS, L, NX, NX1, NX2, NX3, U and W. You must inform your driver before paying your fare – the driver will change the farebox or Clipper reader to deduct the proper local fare amount.

How to ride local on a transbay bus:
1) Choose a transbay line that allows local riders.
2) Inform the driver that this is a local ride BEFORE paying your fare or tagging your Clipper card.
3) Wait for the driver to reset the farebox or Clipper card reader, then tag your card or insert your cash fare.

TRANSFERS

Local BART-to-Bus Transfer:
Cash-paying riders receive a $0.25 discount on local rides to and from BART with a two-part paper transfer issued at BART. With Clipper the discount is applied as a one-time $0.50 discount on the first local bus trip away from BART.
Transfers between AC Transit Local and Transbay buses Using Clipper:
Riders who have first paid a transbay fare (either with e-cash, or a Transbay monthly pass) can transfer to a local bus for free The transfer is automatically applied on the second bus if boarded within two hours. When transferring from a local bus to a transbay bus, Clipper users pay the local fare on the first bus, and then an upgrade fare, as described above. See Interagency Transfer Chart for details.
Transferring to/from another transit agency:
Valid passes and transfers from participating agencies will be accepted by AC Transit for one local fare credit at intersecting points. If you are transferring to another participating agency, refer to the Interagency Transfer Chart, ask your AC Transit driver for an “Interagency Voucher” when boarding. Present this to the other agency’s driver for a free transfer or discount. Transfer is automatic when using Clipper.

Clipper

Other Fare Information and Forms

RTC Senior/Disabled Monthly Sticker Retail Locations
Pass & Ticket Order Form (Approved Schools/Agencies Only)
Fare Media Order Form (Approved Vendors Only)
Refund Voucher & Magnetic-Strip Claim Form