Fares

Whether you’re traveling within the central city or from the suburbs, paying your fare in cash or by using a Metro pass is the most affordable way to get around. You’ll save even more on The Metro’s low fares if you’re eligible for reduced rates or if your employer is a Transit Riders’ Incentive Plan (TRIP) partner.

Fares

Service Full Reduced
Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City, Kan., Raytown, Gladstone and Independence (including #28X-Blue Ridge, #471-71 Highway Express, #37XX-North Broadway, #38X-Meadowbrook, #51X-Ward Parkway, #56X-Red Bridge and #133X-Vivion/Antioch) $1.25 $0.60
#152-Lee’s Summit/Raytown Express, #170-Blue Springs Express $2.50 $1.25
#69X-Liberty Express $3.00 N/A

Service	Full	Reduced
Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City, Kan., Raytown, Gladstone and Independence (including #28X-Blue Ridge, #471-71 Highway Express, #37XX-North Broadway, #38X-Meadowbrook, #51X-Ward Parkway, #56X-Red Bridge and #133X-Vivion/Antioch)	$1.25	$0.60
#152-Lee’s Summit/Raytown Express, #170-Blue Springs Express	$2.50	$1.25
#69X-Liberty Express	$3.00	N/A

Monthly Passes

Service Full Reduced
Regular and express service, including MAX $40.00 $20.00
#152-Lee’s Summit/Raytown Express, #170-Blue Springs Express $78.00 N/A
#69X-Liberty Express $85.00 N/A

Service	Full	Reduced
Regular and express service, including MAX	$40.00	$20.00
#152-Lee’s Summit/Raytown Express, #170-Blue Springs Express	$78.00	N/A
#69X-Liberty Express	$85.00	N/A

Cash: The base fare is $1.25 on most Metro routes; it is higher on commuter express buses serving Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, Liberty and Raytown. Children five years old and younger ride free.

You may use coins, $1, $5, $10, $20 bills. Be advised that the Metro operator nor the farebox can issue change. If you pay more than the required fare, you will receive a Change Card.

Monthly Bus Pass: For an entire calendar month, you get unlimited rides for only $40. Passes cost more on commuter express routes serving Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, Liberty and Raytown.

monthly pass

Other Fare Options

Day Pass: Buy it on the bus for only $3. Enjoy unlimited rides all day!

Visitor Pass: It costs just $8 for out-of-towners to ride Metro and MAX. This pass offers unlimited rides three days in a row.

Reduced Fares: The Metro’s reduced fare programs can save money for senior citizens (65 or older), persons with disabilities and youths (12–18). Simply show the Metro bus driver your Reduced Farecard or Medicare Card and pay the reduced fare. To apply for a Reduced Fare Card, call (816) 221-0660 or download the appropriate application.

Youth Fares: 12 -to 18-years-old who pay $1.25 are paying too much. Reduced fares year-round and a $10 tag during the summer are available.