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Ride the Rapid Route A!
Madison's first ever bus rapid transit line is now running. Board Routes A, B and F at new BRT stations. Make sure to have your Fast Fare ready to scan upon boarding. See you on the bus!
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Metro is experiencing issues with fleet availability.
Some trips may be late or cancelled. Riders of potentially impacted trips are encouraged to take alternate trips at this time.
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Set up your Fast Fare account!
Metro's new Fast Fare system is now live! To begin, set up your online account here.
Fares
Get Your Fast Fare!
Get all of Metro's multiple-ride discounts without paying for a pass or card in advance!
A new half-price fare is now available to all youth, seniors, those with disabilities and those with low incomes.
New Fast Fare Pricing
| Adult Fare Cap Prices | |
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| 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 |
| Youth Pass Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Semester | $165.00 |
| School Year | $315.00 |
Please Keep in Mind
- Cash is not accepted on buses boarding at BRT stations. Buy single tickets and 1-ride passes using automatic ticket machines on most platforms.
- Tap your Fast Fare card every time you ride. Transfers occur automatically in your account. You won't be charged within the 2-hour transfer window.
- Paper transfers will not be accepted when boarding at BRT stations.
- Have your pass or exact cash fare ready when boarding standard buses.
- Routes 80 – 84 on the University of Wisconsin campus are free to students, employees, affiliates and visitors to the University.
Paratransit Pricing
Though pricing will remain the same, new fare technology is expected to roll out to paratransit riders in 2025.
Buy Tickets Through The Mail
Please allow 8 to 10 business days for processing.
Current Fixed-Route Pricing
- Items below will continue to be accepted on all buses until the launch of Metro's BRT system.
- Cash, paper transfers, and old fare items will not be accepted when boarding at BRT stations.
- Cash riders are asked to purchase fares at automatic ticket machines located on most BRT platforms.
- Unused old fare items will be able to be traded in and added as value to new Fast Fare cards.
- Cash and old fare items will be accepted on standard buses boarding at blue signs with metal poles going into 2025.
| Adult | $2.00 |
| Youth (5–17 or still in high school) | $1.00 |
| Senior / Disabled Fare* | $1.00 |
| Child (under 5, with chaperone) | Free |
| Youth Semester | $165.00 |
| Youth School Year (5–17 or still in high school) | $315.00 |
Questions?
Call (608) 266-4466 or email mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.
New stations, fare system, bus tracking, electric buses and more. Try Metro's new Rapid Route A.
