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Discount Fares

Commuters 20% off bus cash fare when using a Value Card (10% off Marin local bus fare) or TransLink. Not good on group travel. Learn about Commuter Checks and TranBen to purchase Value Cards.

Seniors

65 and up

50% off the adult cash fare when paying cash or using a Value Card and showing a Bay Area Regional Transit (RTC) Discount Card, Medicare Card or ID from another California transit system. 50% discount is also available when using a Senior TransLink card.
Persons with
Disabilities
50% off the adult cash fare when paying cash or using a Value Card and showing an RTC Discount Card, California DMV Disabled with Placard or ID card from another transit operator. 50% discount is also available when using an RTC/TransLink card. Personal service assistants are also eligible for a 50% discount off the adult cash fare only when accompanying an authorized person with disabilities who has a red "dot" or attendant logo on their RTC Discount Card. 

Medicare

Cardholders

50% off the adult cash fare when paying cash or using a Value Card.
Youth
6 to 18
50% off the adult cash fare when paying cash, or using Value Card or TransLink. Driver may request proof of age.
Children
Children ages 5 and under ride free when accompanied by an adult (limit two youth per adult) on all routes.

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