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Connect Card (Sacramento)
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Connect Card is a smart card fare-payment system for Sacramento region. Connect Cards are accepted on Sacramento RT, e-tran, El Dorado Transit, Folsom Stage Line, Placer County Transit, Roseville Transit, South County Transit/Link, Yolobus, and Yuba-Sutter Transit.
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Card features
- Riders can use the same card to transfer between different transit providers
- Transfer discounts and fare upgrades are automatically applied.
- Riders with card can earn a day pass (daily fare cap) on selected agencies by using the fare with cash value loaded on card without having to purchase a pass in advance.
- If the card is registered, the owner can restore balance in the event of loss, theft, or damage
- Values on the card can be replenished automatically with autoload.
Card drawbacks
- Requires riders to tap the card at the reader when boarding Light Rail each time, even if they already have a valid pass.
- Fare values added online may take up to 48 hours to appear on the card.
- Card cannot be obtained or reloaded at Sacramento RT Light Rail ticket vending machines.
Where to get cards
- Participating agency customer service centers (required for reduced fare customers)
- Selected retailers including Raley's/Bel-Air Markets (see for locations).
- Online
How to add value
Regardless of where you get the card, you can always add value to your card through:
- Participating agency customer service centers
- Selected retailers including Raley's/Bel-Air Markets (see for locations).
- Online
How to pay with the card
Simply tap the card on the the Connect Card reader and hold it for a beep.
- On buses, Connect Card reader is located near the front door.
- On Sacramento RT Light Rail, Connect Card reader is located on the station platform.
