How to Pay Your Fare on the Bus

Using cash or an unvalidated ticket

Place your exact cash fare or unvalidated ticket in the farebox when you board. Fareboxes accept any combination of bills and coins (including $1 coins). The operator will give you a transfer receipt, which is good for at least one hour on weekdays and two hours on weekends. (It's your proof of payment, so keep it until you have completed your trip.)

Please note: Bus operators cannot make change.

Using a pass or validated (time-stamped) ticket

Show your entire pass or validated (time-stamped) ticket to the operator and have a seat. Do not place validated tickets in the farebox. (Check the expiration time at the top of your ticket; you may board until that time.)

Using a bus transfer receipt

Show your transfer receipt to the operator and have a seat. (Check the expiration time at the top of your transfer; you may board until that time.)

Upgrading to All-Zone (bus only)

If you have a 2-Zone pass or a 1- or 2-Zone ticket, you can upgrade to an All-Zone fare by giving the bus operator 30 cents when you board.