Fares
A comprehensive guide to all payment methods, pass options, and special discounts. Find the right fare for your journey
Ways to Pay for your Ticket
Passes
Purchase passes through our e-commerce site. Find information on local prepaid fares, express passes, and ADA paratransit tickets to meet your specific travel needs
Card or Phone
Pay using contactless methods with the Go CT Card or Token Transit App. These digital payment options provide faster boarding and eliminate the need for exact change
On the Bus
Pay your bus fare with exact cash or coins. Standard and discounted fares for youth (18 and under), seniors, customers with disabilities, and veterans available
Reduced Fares
Youth (18 and under), seniors, customers with disabilities, and veterans can travel for a reduced fare at any time on CTtransit
Senior/Disabled
Senior Citizens (65 years or older) or Persons with a Qualifying Disability are eligible
Go CT Senior/Disabled Card or Medicare card must be shown with use of Senior/Disabled pass or ticket
Veterans
Veterans or active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible Go CT Veterans Card must be shown with use of Veteran pass or ticket
Youth
Individuals ages 5-18 are eligible. Proof of age may be requested
Where to Buy Tickets and Passes
Purchase tickets and passes online, by phone, or in person. We offer several convenient options
CTtransit Outlets
Visit one of our official Customer Service and Sales Outlets to buy your tickets and passes
Online Order
Purchase your passes or tickets online from CTtransit. Pay with your Visa/Mastercard/Discover only
Retail and Partner Outlets
Tickets and passes can be purchased from retail partners such as Stop and Shop
U-Pass CT Program
U-Pass CT offers students at participating colleges unlimited free rides on Connecticut buses and trains, included in student fees
UniTicket
UniTicket combines a Metro-North and CTtransit monthly ticket into a single deeply discounted pass. Uni tickets are only sold at Metro-North ticket offices and ticket vending machines
Plus Bus
Plus Bus adds unlimited CTtransit local bus rides to any CTrail monthly ticket for only $10. Tickets are sold at CTrail ticket vending machines