Fares

There are many ways to pay your fare: In person, by mail order, or electronically using EZfare.us or the app! No refunds are provided on purchased fares.

What does Fixed Route mean?

TheRide's fixed-route bus system is our most widely used service, connecting you to nearly every corner of the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Area. 

Learn More About Fixed Route

Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Single Ride $1.50
Day Pass $3.00
30 Day Flex Pass $45.00

*A reduced fare card is required to receive discounted rates. Seniors without a reduced fare card will pay the regular adult fare to ride.

Half-Fare 1-Day Pass: Seniors must show a valid Fare Deal Card with their Half-Fare 1-Day pass when boarding.

Single Ride (60-64): Seniors aged 60-64 must have a valid Fare Deal Card to receive the discounted single ride rate. 

Single Ride (65+): Seniors 65+ must have a valid Fare Deal Card or GoldRide I.D. to ride fixed-route for free. 

30 Day Value Pass: Seniors must show a valid Fare Deal Card with their 30 Day Value Pass when boarding.
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Single Ride (65+)* $0.00
Single Ride (60-64)* $0.75
Day Pass (Without Reduced Fare Card) $3.00
Half-Fare 1-Day Pass $1.50
30 Day Value Pass* $22.50

*A reduced fare card is required to receive discounted rates. Riders without a reduced fare card will pay the regular adult fare to ride.

Half-Fare 1-Day Pass: Riders must show a valid Fare Deal Card with their Half-Fare 1-Day pass when boarding.

Single Ride (Fare Deal): Riders must have a valid Fare Deal Card to receive the discounted single ride rate.

Single Ride (A-Ride): Riders must have a valid A-Ride I.D. to ride fixed-route for free.

30 Day Value Pass: Riders must show a valid Fare Deal Card with their 30 Day Value Pass when boarding.
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Single Ride (A-Ride I.D.)* $0.00
Single Ride (Fare Deal Card)* $0.75
Day Pass (Without Reduced Fare Card) $3.00
Half-Fare 1-Day Pass $1.50
30 Day Value Pass* $22.50

*Proper identification required to receive discounted rates. Children 5 and younger ride for free.

Half-Fare 1-Day Pass: Youth in grades K-12 must show a valid student I.D. with their Half-Fare Day Pass when boarding.

Single Ride: Youth in grades K-12 must have a valid student I.D. to receive the discounted single ride rate.

30 Day Value Pass: Youth in grades K-12 must show a valid student I.D. with their 30 Day Value Pass when boarding.
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Single Ride* $0.75
Day Pass (Without Reduced Fare Card) $3.00
Half-Fare 1-Day Pass $1.50
30 Day Value Pass* $22.50

What does A-Ride mean?

A-Ride provides reliable, safe transportation for persons with disabilities. It works similarly to our fixed route service with origin-to-destination, curb-to-curb, and door-to-door service.

Learn More About A-Ride

*You must have a valid A-Ride to use this service.
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Advanced Reservation $3.00
Will Call $3.00

Registered Personal Care Attendants ride with A-Ride I.D. Holders for free.

*Student I.D. required to receive discounted youth rate.
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Adult $3.00
Youth (K-12)* $1.50
Youth (0-5) $0.00
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Fixed Route Bus $0.00
One-Way trip $20.00
Additional Passenger (Companion) $5.00
Verified Low-Income Reduced Fare* $5.00

What does FlexRide - Nights and Holidays mean?

Effective August 30, 2020, FlexRide provides curb-to-curb service during late-night hours and on major holidays when regular fixed-route service is not available.

Learn more about Holiday & Late Night Service

*Proper identification required to receive discounted rates. Riders without identification will pay the regular adult fare to ride.

Commuters: Commuters must have a valid go!Pass through a qualified employer to receive the discounted ride rate.

Seniors: Seniors aged 65+ must have a valid GoldRide I.D. to receive the discounted rate. 

Persons with Disabilities: Riders must have a valid A-Ride I.D. to receive the discounted ride rate.
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Adult $5.00
Commuters (go!Pass)* $3.00
Seniors (GoldRide I.D.)* $2.50
Persons with Disabilities (A-Ride I.D.)* $2.50

What does FlexRide - West mean?

FlexRide-West allows for the rider to connect to fixed-routes and travel within the FlexRide-West service area.

Learn more about FlexRide

Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Adult $1.00
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
goPass! $0.00
MCard $0.00
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
GoldRide (GoldRide I.D. Card required) $0.00
Fare Deal Card $0.50
30-Day Value Pass (Fare Deal Card Required) $0.00
Half-Fare 1-Day Pass (Fare Deal Card Required)
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Fare Deal Card $0.50
30-Day Value Pass (Fare Deal Card Required) $0.00
A-Ride (A-Ride I.D. Card required) $0.00
Half-Fare 1-Day Pass
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
K-12 (student I.D. required) $0.50
Ann Arbor Public Schols (AAPS) Exceptional Pass $0.00
Children (5 and younger) $0.00
Half-Fare 1-Day Pass

*Proper identification required to receive discounted rates. Riders without identification will pay the regular adult fare to ride.

Adult: Adult with 1-Day Pass

Commuters: Commuters must have a valid go!Pass through a qualified employer to receive the discounted ride rate.

Seniors: Seniors aged 65+ must have a valid GoldRide I.D. to receive the discounted rate. 

Persons with Disabilities: Riders must have a valid A-Ride I.D. to receive the discounted ride rate.

What does FlexRide - East mean?

FlexRide-East allows riders to connect to the fixed-route system.

Learn more about FlexRide

Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Adult $1.00
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
goPass! $0.00
MCard $0.00
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
GoldRide (GoldRide I.D. Card required) $0.00
Fare Deal Card $0.50
30-Day Value Pass (Fare Deal Card Required) $0.00
Half-Fare 1-Day Pass
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Fare Deal Card $0.50
30-Day Value Pass (Fare Deal Card Required) $0.00
A-Ride (A-Ride I.D. Card required) $0.00
Half-Fare 1-Day Pass
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
K-12 (student I.D. required) $0.50
Ann Arbor Public Schols (AAPS) Exceptional Pass $0.00
Children (5 and younger) $0.00
Half-Fare 1-Day Pass

*Proper identification required to receive discounted rates. Riders without identification will pay the regular adult fare to ride.

Commuters: Commuters must have a valid go!Pass through a qualified employer to receive the discounted ride rate.

Seniors: Seniors aged 65+ must have a valid GoldRide I.D. to receive the discounted rate. 

Persons with Disabilities: Riders must have a valid A-Ride I.D. to receive the discounted ride rate.

What does Event Services - FootBall Ride mean?

Heading to the Big House? TheRide provides comfortable, climate-controlled shuttle buses to all U-M home football games.

Learn more about event service

*A reduced fare card is required to receive discounted service rates. Riders without a reduced fare card will pay the regular adult fare to ride.

Seniors (60-64): Seniors aged 60-64 must have a valid Fare Deal Card to receive the discounted ride rate.

Seniors (65+): Seniors aged 65+ must have a valid GoldRide I.D. to ride for free.

Persons with Disabilities: Riders must have a valid A-Ride I.D. to ride for free.
Fare Type Cost One-Way Cost Round-Trip Cost Ways To Buy
Youth $0.75 $1.50
Adult $1.50 $3.00
Seniors (60-64)* $0.75 $1.50
Seniors (65+)* $0.00 $0.00
Persons with Disabilities (A-Ride I.D.)* $0.00 $0.00

Discounts

TheRide offers discounts for eligible individuals on select transportation services. Eligibility may be based on age, income, or disability. TheRide also works with local businesses to offer employer-sponsored discount programs.

Learn more about available discounts

Transfers

If you use more than one bus route to reach your destination, ask your bus driver for a transfer card. Transfers on fixed-route service are free and valid for 90 minutes from the time they are issued. A transfer can't be used for a return trip on the same route. 

Transfers may not be used to connect between TheRide’s fixed-route service and the following services:

  • A-Ride
  • AirRide
  • FootballRide

Buy In Person

Purchase passes, tokens, and scrips from our designated outlets across Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.

Buy Online

Purchase passes for Fixed-Route service through the online store. A-Ride scrip are also available for purchase. Buy tickets anytime, anywhere using the EZ Fare app.