Cash Based Fares

Go Card

Transfers

 

All GRTC Go Card and cash-based options are listed below. GRTC Go Cards are designed to save you time, and must be purchased at select locations before you board.

Cash fare is fast and simple, and must be paid in exact change when you board the bus.

Cash Based Fares

Local Routes: $1.25
Express Routes: $1.75
Route 19 Pemberton: $1.75


Extended Express Routes:
82 Winterpock/95 Petersburg-Richmond - $2.50
96 Richmond-Fredericksburg Express - $6.00

When boarding the 69 Huguenot Express at the Chesterfield Lowe's, an additional 50-cents is required.


Children under 5 years – One free per each full paid fare
Children ages five years and older – Full price fare

Senior/Disabled Cash Fare: 50¢ on Local Routes
Available to people 65 years of age or older, people with certain disabilities, and CARE Customers. Requires:


GRTC-issued photo ID or
Medicare card and government-issued photo ID or
Government-issued photo ID card showing you are 65+

GRTC-issued photo ID cards are available by application only. Please contact the Customer Service Center at 358-GRTC (4782) or visit our website at ridegrtc.com to download an application.

Please note: Reduced fare is not available on Express Routes or the 19 Pemberton.

Go Card
Go Cards are available for $5.00, $10.00, and $25.00 in select locations. Go Cards can be used in lieu of cash for payment of fare and transfers. The cost of your trip is deducted from the card each time you use it and the remaining balance is indicated on the back of the card. the Go Card and transfers should be inserted into the TRIM unit located to the right of the farebox - not in the farebox. The farebox is for cash only.

Go Cards are considered the equivalent of cash and cannot be replaced if lost or damaged.


CARE Tickets
$13.50
One book = 6 tickets.
Requires pre-certification and ID card.


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Transfers
If the bus you are riding does not travel to your desired destination, switch to another bus to get there. Our transfer system is simple if you keep these tips in mind:

Transfers are usually completed at the first connecting point for the two or more routes needed to complete your trip.
Ask the operator for a transfer slip when you board the first bus. This transfer is good for 90 minutes from the time of issue. (see fees below)
Transfer fees must be paid when the bus fare is paid.
Keep your transfer slip to present to the operator of the next bus.

Transfers: 15¢
Transfers must be purchased at the time your fare is paid. Transfers are not accepted or issued on the 96 Richmond/Fredericksburg Express.

Senior/Disabled and CARE customers with valid ID receive a free transfer on all Local Routes.

When transferring to another bus, you must present your transfer and pay the difference in fare between the 1st and 2nd buses.


From Local to Local Transfer only – no additional fare
From Express to Local Transfer only – no additional fare
From Express to Express* Transfer only – no additional fare
From Local to Express or to19 Pemberton
with Regular Transfer
Transfer + 50 cents
From Local to Express or to 19 Pemberton
With Senior/Disabled Transfer
Transfer + $1.25


If transferring to Route 82 or Route 95:

From a Local route Transfer + $1.25
From an Express route Transfer + 75-cents
From Local to Express or to 19 Pemberton
with Senior/Disabled Transfer
Transfer + $2.00



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Where To Buy

It's so easy to purchase a GRTC Go Card, and two easy ways to find the closest places to pick them up. Click here to get started.