Fares
| Cash Fare for Buses & Trolleys | $2.00 |
| Transfers | $1.00 |
| 1 Day Pass (for unlimited travel until 2am next day) | $6.00 |
| 7 Day Pass | $25.00 |
| 10 Ride Pass | $20.00 |
| Monthly Pass | $70.00 |
| RIde/Paratransit | $4.00 |
| Reduced Fare Pass | $10 |
*Children under five years old ride free when accompanied by an adult (limit of three children per adult).
RIde Pass
$4.00
- • Valid for one trip on the RIde Program.
- • Ticket valid on RIde service only.
- • You must qualify for the RIde program in order to purchase this pass.
- • Eligibility form.
Purchasing Fare Products from the Website
Once you complete your purchase on our website, you will receive your fare product in the mail. RIPTA does not currently offer any downloadable fare products from this site. Shipping charges will be applied to all orders.
** Please note that during this COVID-19 public health crisis, we’re temporarily waiving our shipping and handling fees. We want to ensure our passengers have access to the fare products they need.”
Products can also be purchased at our transit hub in Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence, at our administration building at 705 Elmwood Avenue, at automated ticket vending machines in Kennedy Plaza and at the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center, and at many major supermarkets. Click here for details.
Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for Low-Income Seniors and People with Disabilities
RIPTA offers a special Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program that allows qualifying low-income seniors (age 65 or over) and low-income persons with disabilities to travel at no cost.
RIPTA also complies with federal transit guidelines and offers half-fare boarding to seniors and persons with disabilities, regardless of income, during OFF PEAK hours. These passengers pay full fare during RIPTA peak service hours (7am-9 am and 3pm-6pm) on weekdays. They can also use a Medicare Card to board.
For more information on how to apply for this programs, please click here.
RIPTA also complies with federal transit guidelines and offers half-fare boarding to seniors and persons with disabilities, regardless of income, during OFF PEAK hours. Passengers enrolled in this program are issued “Valid Off Peak” photo identification cards. These passengers pay full fare during RIPTA peak service hours (7am-9am and 3pm-6pm) on weekdays. They can also use a Medicare Card to board.
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Refund/Exchange Policy