SuperSavers
Save money on every ride.
SuperSavers are the way to ride! Traveling or commuting around the Twin Cities is economical and easy when you use SuperSaver 31-Day Passes or Stored Value Cards. It's like buying rides wholesale! By paying your fare in advance, you never have to worry about searching for change. Of course, by taking transit you'll also save on gas, parking and maintenance on your car. Whether you are going to a sporting event, shopping, work or wherever -- get a Metro Transit SuperSaver and hop on!
SuperSavers: How they work
What are SuperSavers?
SuperSaver 31-Day Passes and Stored Value Cards are pre-paid fares that save you money.
Which SuperSaver should I buy?
It depends on how often you ride. If you take the bus or train nearly every day, the SuperSaver 31-Day Pass is a great deal. Its price is based on 42 rides per month at the discounted rate. If you take the bus less than five days per week, Stored Value Cards may work best for you.
Please note: Stored Value Cards cannot be used on trains. If your trip begins on a bus and youll transfer to a train, use your Stored Value Card to pay your bus fare and ask the driver for a rail-only transfer. Show the transfer (along with your Stored Value Card) to the rail fare inspector, when asked. Your rail-only transfer is good for 12 hours so keep it and use it for your return trip on the rail line, then pay your bus fare using your Stored Value Card.
Do SuperSavers have expiration dates?
Stored Value Cards may be used on buses at any time. The SuperSaver 31-Day Pass may be purchased at any time and is good for unlimited rides on buses or trains for 31 consecutive days beginning the first time you ride. Note: You must activate your 31-Day Pass on a bus before using it on a train.
I ride during rush hours and non-rush hours. Which SuperSaver should I buy?
If you use Stored Value Cards, the farebox reader on the bus will automatically deduct the correct fare for the time you board so there are no worries about carrying several cards and change. However, if you use 31-Day Passes, we recommend buying a pass for the lower fare and adding coins to the farebox when you ride at a higher fare. Stored Value Cards cannot be used on trains (see above).
Does one SuperSaver save me more than another?
No. Each save you money on every ride. However, since the price of a 31-Day Pass is based on 42 rides at a discounted rate, every ride you take after 42 is, in effect, free.
SuperSaver Stored Value Cards
Can I use my Stored Value Card to ride the train?
Sorry, Stored Value Cards cannot be used on trains. If your trip begins on a bus and youll transfer to a train, use your Stored Value Card to pay your bus fare and ask the driver for a rail-only transfer. Show the transfer (along with your Stored Value Card) to the rail fare inspector, when asked. Your rail-only transfer is good for 12 hours so keep it and use it for your return trip on the rail line, then pay your bus fare using your Stored Value Card.
What do I do when my card has less than the current fare left on it?
Stored Value Cards work just like cash. You can insert your card into the reader and any remaining value will be deducted from it. The reader's display will show the remaining fare needed. Then add the difference in cash, or simply insert another Stored Value Card.
Can I pay for a friend with my Stored Value Card?
Yes. If you are paying for others and planning to transfer, tell the driver before you insert your card into the reader. The driver will then issue individual transfers for each person in your group.
Monthly Passes (replaces introductory Rail Pass)
The Monthly Pass offers unlimited train rides for $76 a month.
When asked, show your Monthly Pass to the fare inspector and also use it as a transfer on any bus route to cover the first $2.00 of your bus fare. Complete your bus fare, if necessary, with cash.
Monthly Passes are available at Metro Transit stores, online, by mail and at these retailers:
- Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. SE, Room 135
- Commuter Connection, 220 S. 6th St. - 230 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis
- Cub Foods, 2850 26th Ave. S., Minneapolis
- General Store, 100 N. 6th St., Minneapolis
- Hennepin County Service Center, 300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis
- Lee's Emporium, 401 2nd Ave. S, Suite 250, Minneapolis
- Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, 100 E. Hwy. 13, Burnsville
- Seward Co-op, 2201 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis
Exchange your Stored Value Card for a Monthly Pass today!
If you have a Stored Value Card and would like to begin using the Monthly Pass, bring it to the Metro Transit store in downtown Minneapolis or downtown St. Paul. We will apply the remaining value of your card (or cards) toward the purchase of a Monthly Pass.
Discount cards for customers 17 and under
Customers older than 12 must pay full fare at all times; however, young adults age 17 and under may qualify for a reduced fare card. Contact your school or employer for details.
SuperSaver Prices
| 31-Day Pass Good for unlimited rides for 31 days from the first time used. |
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|---|---|---|
| Cash Fare | Pass Price | Savings |
| $1.50 | $50.00 | $13.00 |
| $2.00 | $76.00 | $8.00 |
| $2.75 | $104.00 | $11.50 |
| $ .50 | $21.00** | – |
| ** $21 Pass available only to persons with limited mobility, who must show proper ID for purchase and use. For information on certification, call Customer Relations at 612-373-3333. | ||
| Stored Value Card | ||
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | Cash Value | Savings |
| $10.00 | $11.00 | $1.00 |
| $20.00 | $22.00 | $2.00 |
| $40.00 | $44.00 | $4.00 |
Where can I buy SuperSavers?
You can purchase SuperSavers at any of three full-service Metro Transit stores or at more than 150 outlet locations across the Twin Cities. Please note not all locations sell all types of SuperSavers.
