Fares

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Fare Cap Pricing

Adult Fare Cap Prices
Single ride$2.00
Day$5.00
Week$16.25
Month$65.00
Reduced Fare Prices
Single ride$1.00
Day$2.50
Week$7.00
Month$28.00

Cash Fares

Cash is only accepted when boarding at standard bus stops with blue metal signs. When boarding at BRT stations, use cash to buy tickets at vending machines before you ride.

Cash Pricing
Adult$2.00
Youth (5–17 or still in high school)$1.00
Senior / Disabled Fare*$1.00
Child (under 5, with chaperone)Free

Using Cash / Old Fare Items

  • Cash is not accepted on buses boarding at BRT stations. Buy single tickets and 1-day passes using automatic ticket machines on most platforms.
  • Trade in your old fare items! Paper transfers and old fare items ARE NOT accepted when boarding at BRT stations. These items will be discontinued in 2025.
  • Have your pass or exact cash fare ready when boarding standard buses.

Transfers

Tap your Fast Fare card every time you ride. You'll receive an automatic 2-hour transfer in your account. You won't be charged within the 2-hour transfer window.


Routes 80 - 84

Routes 80 – 84 on the University of Wisconsin campus are free to students, employees, affiliates and visitors to the University.


Paratransit

Cash$3.25
Convenience Tickets (Green or Gold)1 per ride
Unlimited Ride Pass*Show upon boarding
Agency Fare Tickets (Blue)1 per ride

Review All Paratransit Fare Information

Buy Tickets Through The Mail

Please allow 8 to 10 business days for processing.

Order Online | Print Order Form

Questions?

Call (608) 266-4466 or email mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.

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