Fare Changes July 1, New Fare Benefits
Fare Changes July 1, New Fare Benefits
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. If a rider doesn’t pay their fare, AC Transit loses revenue it cannot easily replace, which can lead to service cuts that hurt everyone who depends on the bus.
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 | -- |
For details, including discount fare prices, visit the Fares page.
AC Transit offers many fare benefits, some of which are only available with Next-Generation Clipper or contactless payments. For more information about Next-Generation Clipper, visit Clippercard.com.
Save with Clipper!
Clipper 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 tag and go – no cash needed!
Eligible riders can save significantly with the following programs:
- Clipper START: 50% off adult single-ride fares for eligible riders
- Youth, seniors, and riders with disabilities: 50% off adult single-ride fares