Paying Your Fare on Bus

UTA buses and trains use the same electronic fare system. Each bus entrance has an electronic card reader where you can tap a FAREPAY Card or electronic pass when you enter the bus and tap off when you exit.

If you are paying by cash, make sure you enter at the front of the bus. Insert your fare into the fare box next to the driver, then take a seat.

If you wish to purchase your fare with a credit or debit card, you may do so on the Transit app. Find and download the app from any of the usual app store locations.

A couple of things to remember:

• Make sure you have exact change because our drivers cannot make change.
• Have your money ready before you board.
• If you need to transfer to another bus or TRAX, get a transfer slip from the driver. This is your only proof of fare when you make your transfer. Transfer slips are valid for two hours after your initial ride.
• If you transfer from the bus to FrontRunner, Ski Bus, Paratransit or Express Bus, you will need to pay additional fare or purchase an upgrade ticket.
• UVX does not accept cash fare on board. Use an electronic fare card (FAREPAY Card or Eco or Ed Pass) or the Transit app, or transfer from another mode.
• To see our current fares, click here.

Paying Your Fare on FrontRunner

A valid ticket or FAREPAY Card is required before you board FrontRunner. To purchase a ticket, use the ticket vending machines located at each FrontRunner station. These can be found near the entrances to the station platform or on the platform, depending on the station. Cash (bills and coins) and debit/credit cards are accepted at ticket machines. Ticket machines accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Your ticket will be automatically validated with the date and time when you purchase it from the machine. You may purchase one-way or round-trip tickets. Make sure to keep your ticket until after you have completed your journey.

FrontRunner tickets are valid for transfers to TRAX, S-Line, UVX, and bus service up to two hours from the time when purchased at a TVM. Tickets purchased through FAREPAY have a transfer window of two hours from the initial tap. Fares purchased on the Transit app are valid for two hours from the time they are activated.

If you ride FrontRunner using an electronic fare card such as FAREPAY Card, Eco Pass, Ed Pass, Student Pass, or other pass, be sure to tap it on a card reader at the station platform. Then tap off when you reach your final destination station. Remember to tap on again if you transfer to TRAX, S-Line, UVX, or bus.

Paying Your Fare on TRAX

A valid ticket or FAREPAY Card is required before you board TRAX. To purchase a ticket, use the ticket vending machines located at each TRAX station. These can be found on or near the platforms at each station. Cash (bills and coins) and debit/credit cards are accepted at ticket machines. Ticket machines accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Your ticket will be automatically validated with the date and time when you purchase it from the machine. You may purchase one-way or round-trip tickets. Make sure to keep your ticket until after you have completed your trip. Fares purchased on the Transit app are valid for two hours from the time they are activated.

Tickets are valid for transfers to other TRAX lines, S-Line, UVX, and bus service up to two hours from your initial purchase. TRAX tickets are valid as transfers ($2.50 value one-way) to FrontRunner service, but customers must still purchase additional ticket and pay the difference between regular fare and premium fare (the fare on FrontRunner).

If you use a FAREPAY Card, Eco Pass, Ed Pass, or other pass be sure to tap on at the station before you board the train, then tap off when you reach your final destination by TRAX, S-Line, or bus at an electronic fare reader.