Fares & Passes
Each fare includes a 2½ hour transfer, except a Downtown Zone fare. Some transfers require an additional fare such as transferring from a bus to Northstar. The fares shown below are for adults; see other fares.
| Fare Type |
Fare |
 Bus
The base fare is charged for local and limited-stop buses. Higher fares apply during rush hours.
|
$2.00
$2.50 rush hours (?)
|
 Express Bus
Express buses travel on freeways for at least four miles. On many express buses leaving downtown areas or the University of Minnesota campus, fares are collected as customers leave the bus.
|
$2.50
$3.25 rush hours (?)
|
 Light Rail
Fares for rides on light rail are the same as for non-express buses.
|
$2.00
$2.50 rush hours (?)
|
 Northstar Line
Northstar fares are determined by where you're boarding, whether you're traveling to/from downtown or between suburban stations and day of the week. There are no rush-hour fares for Northstar trains.
|
$3.25 to $6.25*
depending on station
|
Downtown Zone
Ride the bus or train for one low fare anytime in the Downtown Zone.
|
$.50
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