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SamTrans fares can be paid with cash, [[Clipper]] Cards (pay or tag card when boarding the bus), or the {{app|agency=SamTrans|applink=http://www.samtrans.com/fares/howtobuy/SamTransMobile.html|app name=SamTrans Mobile}} app. It also offers various passes and tokens. Transfers are not available on SamTrans.
  
SamTrans accepts cash and offers various passes and tokens. SamTrans does not offer transfers nor day passes.
 
  
==Local routes==
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: [http://www.samtrans.com/fares/howtobuy.html List of token vendors]
  
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, Cash, Monthly pass, Monthly pass with [[Muni sticker]]
 
Adult, $1.50, $48, $81
 
Youth (5-17), $1.00, $29
 
Senior (65 or over) and Disabled, $0.75, $22
 
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Apply on routes [[SamTrans CX|CX]] and [[SamTrans KX|KX]] within San Mateo County.
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Cash is accepted for one way fares and day passes. If the cash payment exceeds the fare, change is provided via a magnetic card for future fare payments.
  
==Local routes 391, 292, 297, out of San Francisco==
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Riders can pay one way fares or load monthly passes with [[Clipper]] Cards. There's no multi-ride discount (like tokens) available on Clipper. Bags of tokens are available at [http://www.samtrans.com/farebuy.html selected retailers]. Paper monthly pass is not available.
Fares apply only for boardings in San Francisco on these routes. Local fares apply for trips to San Francisco or within San Mateo County.
 
  
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For youth and senior riders, special Clipper cards are necessary to pay youth/senior fares or load youth/senior passes. To obtain these cards, you will need to submit an application to these [https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/seniors.do transit offices] in person. Documentation proving eligibility is also required.
, Cash, Out of SF Monthly pass, Out of SF Monthly pass with [[Muni sticker]]
 
Adult, $3.00, $72, $101
 
Youth (5-17), $2.00, local pass applies
 
Senior (65 or over) and Disabled, $1.50, local pass applies
 
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For adults, a local pass with a $1.50 cash upgrade is accepted.
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==Local, express routes==
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! !! One way !! Clipper one way !! Day pass !! Monthly pass
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| Adult || $[[Base fare::2.25]] || $2.05 || $4.50 || $65.60
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| Youth (5-17) || $1.10 || $1.00 || $2.00 || $27
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| Senior (65 or over) and Disabled || $1.10 || $1.00 || $2.00 || $27
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|}
  
==Express routes==
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Transfer is free for 2 hours with fares paid with Clipper or mobile app. Fare upgrade is required when transferring to express route.
  
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Out of SF fare has been eliminated.
, Cash, Express monthly pass, Express monthly pass with [[Muni sticker]]
 
Adult, $4.00, $128, $149
 
Youth (5-17), $2.00, local pass applies
 
Senior (65 or over) and Disabled, $2.00, local pass applies
 
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Routes [[SamTrans CX|CX]] and [[SamTrans KX|KX]] within San Mateo County charges local fares.
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==Tokens==
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SamTrans offers tokens for local adult and youth fares. They are sold in a package of 10. Multiple tokens, or a token with cash upgrade, can be used on buses leaving San Francisco.
  
==Tokens==
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! !! Package of 10 tokens
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| Adult|| $18.00
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| Youth (5-17)|| $10.00
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==Interagency transfer arrangements==
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The following passes are accepted for [[local fare credit]] on all SamTrans routes anywhere:
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* [[Caltrain]] monthly pass with 2 zones or more
  
SamTrans offers tokens for local adult and youth fares. They are sold in a package of 10. Multiple tokens, or a token with cash upgrade, can be used on expresses buses or 391, 292, or 397 leaving San Francisco.
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* [[VTA]], [[AC Transit]], [[Dumbarton Express]] passes are accepted as [[local fare credit]] 2 hours after the first tag.
  
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{{SamTrans routes}}
, Package of 10 tokens
 
Adult, $12.50
 
Youth (5-17), $8.00
 
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Latest revision as of 05:04, 2 April 2024

SamTrans fares can be paid with cash, Clipper Cards (pay or tag card when boarding the bus), or the SamTrans Mobile 📱 app. It also offers various passes and tokens. Transfers are not available on SamTrans.


List of token vendors


Cash is accepted for one way fares and day passes. If the cash payment exceeds the fare, change is provided via a magnetic card for future fare payments.

Riders can pay one way fares or load monthly passes with Clipper Cards. There's no multi-ride discount (like tokens) available on Clipper. Bags of tokens are available at selected retailers. Paper monthly pass is not available.

For youth and senior riders, special Clipper cards are necessary to pay youth/senior fares or load youth/senior passes. To obtain these cards, you will need to submit an application to these transit offices in person. Documentation proving eligibility is also required.

Local, express routes

One way Clipper one way Day pass Monthly pass
Adult $2.25 $2.05 $4.50 $65.60
Youth (5-17) $1.10 $1.00 $2.00 $27
Senior (65 or over) and Disabled $1.10 $1.00 $2.00 $27

Transfer is free for 2 hours with fares paid with Clipper or mobile app. Fare upgrade is required when transferring to express route.

Out of SF fare has been eliminated.

Tokens

SamTrans offers tokens for local adult and youth fares. They are sold in a package of 10. Multiple tokens, or a token with cash upgrade, can be used on buses leaving San Francisco.

Package of 10 tokens
Adult $18.00
Youth (5-17) $10.00

Interagency transfer arrangements

The following passes are accepted for local fare credit on all SamTrans routes anywhere:

  • Caltrain monthly pass with 2 zones or more

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