Listed below you will find various options to pay for a one-way trip on each of our services. AATA has many convenient options to pay a fare including tokens, period passes and cash. AATA also offers reduced fares for individuals who qualify. Below there are links to find out if you are eligible for a reduced fare.
If you do not have exact change for your trip on our fixed route buses, ask the driver for a change card. Change cards are issued for amounts of $0.25 cents or more and are not redeemable for cash.
The fares listed below are effective beginning May 3, 2009 and May 2010.
Fixed Route Fares
Check here to get information on our various options for paying for a one-way trip on our fixed route service or see if you qualify for a reduced fare under programs offered through various employers and other sources.
A-Ride and Senior fares
Check here to get information on fares for service oriented toward qualified individuals who cannot use fixed route service due to a disability or if you are age 65 or older.
Other AATA service fares
Check here to get information on fares for specialized AATA services and shuttles such as A2-Chelsea Express, Night Ride, Holiday Ride, and event shuttles.
Pass & Token Outlet Locations
Check here to find out where passes and tokens may be purchased.
Fixed Route Fares
| Cash Fares |
ID Card Required |
2009 Cost |
May 2010 Cost |
| Full Fare |
No I.D. Required |
$1.25 |
$1.50 |
| Transfer |
No I.D. Required |
Free |
Free |
Transfers are free and valid for 90 minutes from the time they are issued. A transfer may not be used for a return trip on the same route. If you need a transfer, please ask the driver when you board. |
| Reduced
Cash Fares |
ID Card Required |
2009 Cost |
May 2010 Cost |
| Students in grades K - 12, ages 6-18 |
Student School I.D. required upon request |
$0.60 |
$0.75 |
| Children 5 and younger |
No I.D. Required |
Free |
Free |
| Seniors 60-64
Income Eligible
Individuals with disabilities unable to qualify for ADA* fares Individuals with a Medicaid/Medicare card |
AATA Fare Deal Card |
$0.60 |
$0.75 |
| ADA fare |
AATA ADA Card |
Free |
Free |
| Senior 65 years and older |
AATA Senior Card |
Free |
Free |
* ADA -- Americans with Disabilities Act
| 30 Day Passes |
ID Card Required |
2009 Cost |
May 2010 Cost |
30-Day passes are good for unlimited rides and are valid for 30 days from the first day of use when service is in operation. 30-Day passes are not valid on event service. |
Click here to find out where to purchase 30-Day passes |
| Flex Pass |
No I.D. Required. |
$48.00 |
$58.00 |
| Value Pass-Senior 60-64 |
AATA Fare
Deal Card |
$24.00 |
$29.00 |
| Value Pass-Income Eligible |
AATA Fare
Deal Card |
$24.00 |
$29.00 |
| Value Pass-Disability |
AATA Fare
Deal Card |
$24.00 |
$29.00 |
| Value Pass-Student in grades K-12,
ages 6 - 18 |
Student School I.D. required upon
request |
$24.00 |
$29.00 |
| Other Day Passes |
ID Card Required |
2009 Cost |
May 2010 Cost |
| 1 Day Pass Full Fare |
No I.D. Required. |
$3.75 |
$4.50 |
|
1-Day Passes may be purchased on AATA buses when boarding, or at the AATA main office. 1-Day Passes are valid for unlimited rides until 11:59 p.m. on day issued. 1 Day Passes are not valid on Event Service. |
| Tokens |
ID Card Required |
2009 Cost |
May 2010 Cost |
|
Full Fare Token
Package of 10 |
No I.D. Required. |
$12.50 |
$15.00 |
Half Fare Token
Package of 100 |
Fare Deal
Card or Student I.D. |
$60.00 |
$75.00 |
|
Sponsored Passes |
Eligibility, Terms of Use and
ID Card Required |
Cost to Rider |
Sponsored Passes are fares paid by other organizations. Sponsored Passes are only valid on fixed route service. Sponsored Passes are NOT valid on AATA event service. |
| go!pass |
Personal I.D. required upon request.
Available for individuals who work for participating downtown
Ann Arbor employers. Contact the GetDowntown Coordinator at
214-0100 for more information. |
Free
|
| M-Card |
Personal I.D. required upon request. Available for University of Michigan students, faculty and staff with an active yellow M-Card. |
Free
|
| Student Semester Pass |
Student I.D. required upon request.
Available for Ann Arbor Public High School Students who have a 7th hour class.
Contact the AAPS Transportation Dept. at 994-2330 for more information. |
Free
|
| WCC Semester Pass |
WCC student or staff I.D. must be presented when boarding bus. Available for eligible Washtenaw Community College students and staff. Contact WCC Cashier’s office at 734-973-3485 for eligibility information and to purchase a pass. |
$10.00
|
A-Ride and Senior Taxi Service Fares
| Door-to-Door Service |
ID Card Required |
2009 Cost |
May 2010 Cost |
| Cash Fare - Advance reservation |
AATA ADA Card or Senior Card |
$2.50 per trip |
$3.00 per trip |
| Cash Fare - Same Day trip request |
AATA ADA Card or Senior Card |
$3.50 per trip |
$4.00 per trip |
| Cash Fare - Will Call return trip |
AATA ADA Card or Senior Card |
$2.50 per trip |
$3.00 per trip |
Scrip Coupons
Booklet of 10 |
AATA ADA Card or Senior Card |
$25.00 |
$30.00 |
Scrip Coupons are available for purchase at the Blake Transit Center, by mail or at the AATA Main Office. |
| Companion Fare |
No I.D. Required. |
$2.50 per trip |
$3.00 per trip |
Companion Fare
Student K - 12 |
Student I.D. required upon request. |
$1.25 per trip |
$1.50 per trip |
Companion Fare
5 and younger |
No I.D. Required. |
Free |
Free |
| Personal Care Assistant (Registered) |
No I.D. Required. |
Free |
Free |
Fares for other AATA Services
Night Ride &
Holiday Ride |
ID Card Required |
2009 Cost |
May 2010 Cost |
| Cash Fare |
No I.D. Required. |
$5.00 per trip |
$5.00 per trip |
| Seniors 65+ and individuals with disabilities |
AATA ADA Card or Senior Card |
$2.50 per trip |
$2.50 per trip |
| go!pass holders |
go!pass |
$1.00 per trip |
$1.00 per trip |
| Senior Ride |
ID Card Required |
2009 Cost |
May 2010 Cost |
| Cash Fare |
No I.D. Required. |
$0.75 |
$0.75 |
SENIOR RIDE is a service of AATA that provides group trips for seniors to grocery stores from some senior citizen housing complexes. Click here for more information or call 973-6500. |
| Commuter Express |
ID Card Required |
2009 Cost |
May 2010 Cost |
A2Express
One-way Trip Cash |
No I.D. Required. |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
A2Express
10-Ride Ticket |
No I.D. Required. |
$40.00 |
$40.00 |
A2Express
30 Day Pass |
No I.D. Required. |
$125.00 |
$125.00 |
The University of Michigan provides funding for 50% off a 30 day pass for eligible faculty and staff. Further details about eligibility are available from the University of Michigan Parking and Transportation Services by calling (734) 764-8291 |
Art Fair &
Football Ride Shuttles |
ID Card Required |
2009 Cost |
May 2010 Cost |
| Full Adult Cash Fare |
No I.D. Required. |
$1.25 |
$1.50 |
| Students in grades K - 12, ages 6-18 |
Student School I.D. required upon request. |
$0.60 |
$0.75 |
| Children 5 and younger |
No I.D. Required |
Free |
Free |
| Seniors 60-64
Income Eligible
Individuals with disabilities unable to qualify for ADA* fares Individuals with a Medicaid/Medicare card |
AATA Fare Deal Card |
$0.60 |
$0.75 |
| ADA fare |
AATA ADA Card |
Free |
Free |
| Senior 65 years and older |
AATA Senior Card |
Free |
Free |
AATA encourages all Football Ride Customers to purchase shuttle tickets in advance. Click here for more information on where to purchase football tickets |
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