January 20 1:00 AM
Due to construction route will detour using University to Broadway. All inbound stops between on University and Main Street Station are closed. A temporary stop has been placed on Lincoln at University.
| Fare Type | Cost | Where To Buy | |||
| Single Ride | $1.50 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| All-Day Pass | $2.50 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| 31-Day Pass | $42 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| One Year Pass | $282 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
On The bus
On Mobile App
| Fare Type | Cost | Where To Buy | |||
| Single Ride | $4.50 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| All-Day Pass | $7.50 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| 31-Day Pass | $90 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| One Year Pass | $594 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| Fare Type | Cost | Where To Buy | |||
| Single Ride | $0.75 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| All-Day Pass | $1.25 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| 31-Day Pass | $21 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| One Year Pass | $282 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| Fare Type | Cost | Where To Buy | |||
| Single Ride | $2.25 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| All-Day Pass | $3.75 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| 31-Day Pass | $45 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
| One Year Pass | $594 | On The bus | On Mobile App | At Stations | At Other Pass Retailers |
*Reduced 
fares are available for youth (6-18), older adults (65+), persons with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. Please contact VRT Customer Service to see if you qualify for a reduced fare.
Once qualified, the easiest way to pay for your ride is with Umo, which can be programmed for reduced fares and enable fare capping so you don’t pay more than you need to. Cash payments are also accepted.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE:
VRT also offers ACCESS, a paratransit service, for users who are unable to use the fixed route service.
Pay on the Bus
Ready to board? VRT buses have two machines for fare payment – fareboxes and Umo readers, both located at the front of the bus.
Fareboxes
Pay with cash or purchase a one-way or all-day pass. Don’t have exact change? The farebox will issue a change card that can be used for future trips. Note: fareboxes do not accept debit or credit cards.
UMO Readers
Create and load your with the Umo Mobility App or Umo Card. You can purchase passes or load value – you’ll never pay more than you need to with Umo’s fare capping feature!
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Mobile App
Purchase a pass or load value in the Umo Mobility app. Both local and universal fares are available for youth and adult riders.
To pay with the app, open the QR code in the wallet section of the app and hold the code in front of the Umo scanner until it briefly flashes green.
- One-way ride
- All-day pass
- 31-day pass
- One-year pass
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Cash or Coin
Exact change is best. Change is given on a change card. Change cards can be used like a Stored Value Card on board.
USE ON BOARD FOR:
- One-way ride
- All-day pass
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Umo Card
Don’t want to use your phone to pay? No problem. Simply request a Umo Card at a Valley Regional Transit customer service window (see locations), load it through the Umo Passenger Portal, and pay for rides with a tap. Learn more on the City Go website.
USE ON BOARD FOR:
- One-way ride
- All-day pass
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Stored Value Card
Save money with a preloaded card to use for on-board fares and passes. Stored value cards can be purchased at VRT Stations and Offices and other pass retailers. Get a $13.50 value card for $10 dollars, or a $27 value card for $20.
USE ON BOARD FOR:
- One-way ride
- All-day pass
Plan. Track. Pay.
Umo Mobility App
Passes
Passes can be purchased in advance to ride fixed-route and on-demand buses. Transit passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Standard passes are good for all bus routes and VRT On-Demand service except Route 40, which requires a regional fare. Regional passes are good for all bus services. All passes (except for the one-year pass) will expire one year from the day of purchase if not used. Once activated, day passes will expire by midnight that day, and the month passes will expire 31 days after activation.
You can use a credit/debit card to make pass purchases at Main Street Station, the Happy Day Transit Center, and the Valley Regional Transit administrative offices in downtown Meridian. Cash is only accepted at the VRT administrative offices in Meridian. Please note that Customer Service staff in Meridian cannot provide change.
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All-Day Pass
Ride any bus, all day long. Choose an all-day pass if you plan to transfer to another route, or ride more than one bus within a day.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE:
- Onboard the bus
- On the Umo Mobility App
- VRT stations and offices
- Other pass retailers (see below)
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31-Day Pass
These can be purchased at our stations and offices, as well as most Albertsons stores in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the Caldwell store at 2500 Blaine. They can also be found at the WinCo stores in Eagle and Boise.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE:
- On the Umo Mobility App
- VRT stations and offices
- Other pass retailers (see below)
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One-Year Pass
One-year passes can be purchased at the VRT Meridian office, Main Street Station, Happy Day Transit Center, or on the Umo Mobility App. If you want to purchase a one-year pass, we need to take your photograph for the heavy-duty plastic card.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE:
- On the Umo Mobility App
- VRT stations and offices
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Reduced Fares
Reduced
fares are available for youth (6-18), older adults (65+), persons with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. Please contact VRT Customer Service to see if you qualify for a reduced fare. Once qualified, the easiest way to pay for your ride is with Umo, which can be programmed for reduced fares and enable fare capping so you don’t pay more than you need to. Cash payments are also accepted. AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE:
Where to Buy
There’s a lot of complexity in running a public transit system, but we try to simplify the travel experience as much as possible while we get you from point A to point B. Here are a few things riders should know about how fares can be paid at each location.
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Onboard the Bus
Riders pay for their fare at a fare box upon entering the bus. Insert your cash or change in the top of the machine and tell the driver what type of fare or pass you’d like to purchase—a one-way ride or an all-day pass. If you don’t know, ask!
Exact change is best. Our machines don’t give change. They dispense a change card in the amount of the remaining total. Change cards can be used like a Stored Value Card on board.
Make sure to tell your driver if you qualify for discounted fare or you need a Universal pass. See which routes require universal fare (certain routes going between Ada and Canyon counties).
You can also purchase your bus fare or passes on the Umo Mobility mobile ticketing app.
WHAT YOU CAN PURCHASE HERE:
- One-way ride
- All-day pass
PAYMENT METHODS:
Cash Accepted
Debit and Credit Cards Not Accepted -
VRT Stations and Offices
You can only use a credit/debit card to make pass purchases at Main Street Station and the Happy Day Transit Center. The Valley Regional Transit administrative offices in downtown Meridian accepts credit/debit cards and cash for pass purchases. Please note that Customer Service staff in Meridian cannot make change.
See LocationsWHAT YOU CAN PURCHASE HERE:
- One-day
- 31-day pass
- Annual pass
- Stored value cards
- Umo cards
- VRT Access tickets
PAYMENT METHODS:
Cash Acceptance Varies By Location
Debit and Credit Cards Accepted -
Other Pass Retailers
Riders may purchase passes at select locations not operated by Valley Regional Transit.
- Most Albertsons stores
WHAT YOU CAN PURCHASE HERE:
- 31-day pass
- Stored value cards
PAYMENT METHODS:
Cash Acceptance Varies By Location
Debit and Credit Cards Accepted
Group Pass Programs
VRT offers discount packages for qualifying employers, developers, and nonprofit agencies. The details of those packages varies depending on the travel needs and location of those involved.
Regional Pass Program Nonprofit Agency Fares
Bus Pass Order Form
Interested in purchasing bus passes online? Fill out the order form below. Upon payment, passes will be available for pickup at our Meridian office or delivered by mail for an additional fee.
Bus Pass Order Form
More Transportation Services
VRT runs several special programs for those in the community. Our mission is to get more people to more places, and we’ve made investments into community and business partnerships to better serve all backgrounds.
Find A Service