Fares

Find the right fare for your journey using this comprehensive guide to all payment methods, pass options, and special discounts. 

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Ways to Pay for Your Ticket

Online

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.

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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.

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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.

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Reduced Fares

Youth, seniors, and customers with disabilities can travel for a reduced fare at any time on CTtransit.

Senior/Disabled

Senior citizens (65 years or older) and/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.

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Youth

Individuals ages 5-18 are eligible. Proof of age may be requested.

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Veterans

US Veterans and active-duty military are eligible. 

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Where to Buy Tickets and Passes

We offer several convenient options to purchase tickets and passes online, by phone, or in person. 

CTtransit Outlets

Visit one of our official Customer Service and Sales Outlets to buy your tickets and passes.

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Online Order

Purchase your passes or tickets online from CTtransit. Pay with your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card.

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Retail Locations

Tickets and passes can be purchased from participating retail locations.

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Mail Order

Buy Tickets by Mail

Please make sure your check is payable to CTtransit, or pay by Visa, MasterCard or Discover card.

Purchase your passes or tickets directly from CTtransit via the mail. Download and complete the mail order form here or use the ADA Ticket Book form.

Address: Prepaid Fares
CTtransit | 100 Leibert Road
Hartford, CT 06120

All tickets and passes include unlimited transfers

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CTpass : Discounted Fares for Eligible Organizations

Employers, schools and non-profits can enroll to receive a discounted rate on a 31-day local bus pass.

Learn More and Apply

U-Pass CT Program

U-pass CT offers students at participating colleges unlimited free rides on Connecticut buses and trains, included in student fees.

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UniTicket

UniTicket combines a Metro-North and CTtransit monthly ticket into a single deeply discounted pass. UniTickets are only sold at Metro-North ticket offices and ticket vending machines.

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Plus Bus

CTtransit local bus service can be added onto CTrail monthly tickets for only $10. Tickets are sold at CTrail ticket vending machines and on the CTrail e-tix app.

For more information, click the link below and see Monthly Plus Bus under Ticket Types.

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