Fares
Metro Fares – Effective October 1, 2011
| Regular | Senior/Disabled1 | Student (Ages 5-18) | Lift2 | |
| One-Way Fare |
$ 2.00 |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.50 |
$4.00 |
| Strip of 10 Tickets |
$18.00 |
$ 9.00 |
$15.00 |
$40.00 |
| Monthly Pass |
$50.00 |
$35.00 |
$40.00 |
n/a |
| Children (Under 5 Yrs.)3 |
Free |
- |
- |
- |
| 1 Refer to Reduced Fare Policy below for eligibility requirements. | ||||
| 2 Must be certified eligible. | ||||
| 3 Limit three children with each paid fare. | ||||
Download a printable copy of the fare schedule by clicking here: Metro Fares
Passes and tickets are available for purchase at the Quincy Street Station, by mail, at all Topeka Dillon’s grocery stores, and at HyVee.
Because operators do not make change, you must have exact fare, ticket, or monthly pass (and reduced ID) ready when boarding a vehicle.
Monthly Pass
A monthly pass is recommended for riders who average at least 40 trips per month. Monthly passes are valid for unlimited rides only on fixed route service from the first to the last day of the month. Monthly passes are not available for the Lift Service. Pass purchases will not be prorated. Multiple passes may be purchased at one time. Monthly passes are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Ticket Strip (10 tickets)
A ticket strip is recommended for riders who would not benefit from the monthly pass, including occasional riders who don’t want to worry about carrying exact change. Multiple ticket strips can be purchased at one time. Ticket strips are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Reduced Fare Policy
Reduced fares are available for persons with a disability, Medicare recipients, and those over 65. In order to use the reduced fare items (cash, tickets or monthly passes), you must show an ID card to the Bus Operator when paying the fare. To obtain the Topeka Metro reduced fare ID card for those with a disability, Medicare recipients, or those over age 65, you must complete an application, which can be downloaded by clicking on the document links below. Applications can also be picked up at Quincy Street Station or mailed out to you upon request by calling 783-7000.
Reduced Fare ID Application Form – Disabilities or Medicare
Reduced Fare ID Application – 65 and Older
Reduced Fare ID Card Replacement Application
ID’s are free of charge, however, there is a replacement fee of $5.00 if lost, damaged, or stolen within the first year. There is no replacement fee for cards damaged from normal wear and tear after the first year.
Student Fare
Youths between the ages of 5-18 are eligible for the Student Fare. Youths do not have to complete a form or get an ID, but they do have to show a high school ID or a picture ID which lists their birth date when they pay their fare.
Transfers
If it is necessary to use more than one route to complete a one-way trip, ask the operator for a free transfer when you pay your fare. Transfers are good for 90 minutes from the time that bus was last at Quincy Street Station. Transfers are not intended to be used for a round trip.
