Fare Changes Effective July 1, 2025
Fare Changes Effective July 1, 2025
Fares help keep our buses rolling. Starting July 1, a modest fare adjustment takes effect, as temporary pandemic relief funds have ended. We're in pursuit of new sustainable funding and internal cost-savings that support and preserve our bus network.
| Fare Type | Pay with Clipper Card/Clipper Mobile | Pay with AC Transit Mobile Fares | Pay with Cash |
| Local Single Ride | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.75 |
| Transbay Single Ride | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Local to Transbay Upgrade | $4 | -- | $3.75 |
| Day Pass | Fare capped at $5.50 | Fare capped at $5.50 | $6.00 |
| 7-day Pass | -- | Fare capped at $25 | -- |
| 31-day Local Pass | $90 | Fare capped at $90 | -- |
| 31-day Transbay Pass | $234 | Fare capped at $234 | -- |
| Fare Type | Pay with Clipper Card/Clipper Mobile | Pay with AC Transit Mobile Fares | Pay with Cash |
| Local Single Ride | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.35 |
| Transbay Single Ride | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 |
| Local to Transbay Upgrade | $2 | -- | $1.90 |
| Day Pass | Fare capped at $2.75 | Fare capped at $2.75 | $3 |
| 7-day Pass | -- | Fare capped at $12.50 | -- |
| 31-day Local Pass | $37.50 | Fare capped at $37.50 | -- |
| 31-day Transbay Pass | -- | -- | -- |
| Fare Type | Pay with Clipper Card/Clipper Mobile | Pay with AC Transit Mobile Fares | Pay with Cash |
| Local Single Ride | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.35 |
| Transbay Single Ride | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 |
| Local to Transbay Upgrade | $2 | -- | $1.90 |
| Day Pass | Fare capped at $2.75 | Fare capped at $2.75 | $3 |
| 7-day Pass | -- | Fare capped at $12.50 | -- |
| Monthly Pass | $37.50 | Fare capped at $37.50 | -- |
| 31-day Transbay pass | -- | -- | -- |
Discounts and Easy Ways to Pay
Clipper is the easiest and most convenient way to pay your fare. Riders can use Clipper Cards or Clipper mobile to tag and go – no cash needed!
Eligible riders can significantly save with the following programs:
- Clipper START: 50% off adult single-ride fares for income—qualified riders
- Youth, seniors, and riders with disabilities: 50% off adult single-ride fares
Coming soon: Next Generation Clipper will include free local-to-local AC Transit transfers – the smart way to save.
Every Fare Preserves Us
Paying your fare each time you board helps AC Transit continue serving our communities. Whether you tag Clipper or pay at the fare box, your fare supports essential transit service and helps close the current funding gap.
We appreciate your support.
Don't hesitate to reach out to us with questions or concerns regarding AC Transit fare adjustments.