Express Service Fares

Fare payment is easy on CTtransit buses with cash, ticket and pass options. Express zones are based upon the distance traveled, and the minimum fare begins at the 2 Zone rate. Bus Operators and fare boxes cannot make change, but the Go CT Card is accepted on Express buses. NOTE: currently, the Token Transit app is not accepted on Express buses. 

Prepaid Fare Options

31-Day

Zone Fare 
2 Zones $108.80
3 Zones $139.40
4 Zones $170.00
5 Zones $204.00

31-Day Passes valid for unlimited rides beginning with date of first use during specified time period. Emergency Ride benefit applies with certain limitations. Call CTrides at 877-CT-RIDES (877-287-4337) for details.

10-Ride Ticket

Zone Fare
2 Zones $28.80
3 Zones $36.90
4 Zones $45.00
5 Zones $54.00

10-ride ticket users must request a 2-Hour Pass from the Bus Operator at the time the fare is paid.

Senior (65+) / Persons with Disability 10-Ride Ticket

State of CT-issued Reduced Fare ID or Medicare card must be shown prior to payment.

10-ride ticket users must request a 2-Hour Pass from the Bus Operator at the time the fare is paid. 

Zone Fare
2 Zones $14.40
3 Zones $18.45
4 Zones $22.50
5 Zones $27.00

On Board Fare Options

Cash Only—One Payment Transaction For Each Pass. Fare boxes accept flat, unfolded $1.00, $5.00 and 10.00 bills and US coins (except 50¢ pieces) only. Insert coins and bills one at a time. Please have fare ready when boarding. Do not deposit $20 bills.

2-Hour Pass (single fare)

Press "Get 2-Hour Pass" before depositing money.

Express 2-Hour passes retain the full value of the original zone fare paid, providing unlimited local and express rides for the number of zones paid. Travel on a route that charges a higher zone fare would require additional payment.

Fare Category Fare
2 Zones $3.20
3 Zones $4.10
4 Zones $5.00
5 Zones $6.00
Children (Age 4 and Under) 
Maximum of three with each adult
Free
Youth (Age 5-18)
No Youth Discount on express.
Regular Cash Fare

All-Day Pass (purchase on board)

Press "Get All-Day Pass" before depositing money.

Fare Category Fare
2 Zones $6.40
3 Zones $8.20
4 Zones $10.00
5 Zones $12.00

Senior (65+) / Persons with Disability Two-Hour Pass (single fare)

State of CT-issued Reduced Fare ID or Medicare card must be shown prior to payment.

Press "Get 2-Hour Pass" before depositing money.

Express 2-Hour passes retain the full value of the original zone fare paid, providing unlimited local and express rides for the number of zones paid. Travel on a route that charges a higher zone fare would require additional payment.

Zone Fare
2 Zones $1.60
3 Zones $2.05
4 Zones $2.50
5 Zones $3.00

Senior (65+) / Persons with Disability All-Day Pass (purchase on board)

State of CT-issued Reduced Fare ID or Medicare card must be shown prior to payment.

Press "Get All-Day Pass" before depositing money.

Zone Fare
2 Zones $3.20
3 Zones $4.10
4 Zones $5.00
5 Zones $6.00

Fare Subject to Change