Clone of Discounts
AC Transit’s discounted fares make getting around even easier for eligible riders
Youth, seniors, and riders with qualifying disabilities or income 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, and at the AC Transit Customer Service Center.
Read on to find out if you are eligible, and how to purchase discount fares.
Discount Eligibility
Youth
Riders aged 5-18 are eligible for discount fares. The best way to pay is by applying for a Youth Clipper card.
Children under 5 ride free.
Seniors
Riders aged 65 and older are eligible for discount 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.
Disabled/Senior Monthly Pass and Paratransit Ticket Order Form (Approved Vendors Only)
Clipper Access
The Clipper Access Card (formerly RTC) is available to riders 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 Clipper Access Program does not apply to Paratransit services. To learn more and to apply for a Clipper Access card, visit our Clipper Access 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.
Other Pass Programs
Find information about the Alameda County Student Transit Pass Program here.
Find information about AC Transit's EasyPass program here.