Fares & Passes
Fares at a Glance
Transfers: Free one-way transfer with purchase of any bus fare. Microtransit fares do not include a transfer.
Fixed-route bus fares
Paying on board: Please have your exact fare ready. Fareboxes don’t make change, and drivers don’t carry cash.
Reduced bus fares
Who qualifies?
- Seniors: Riders age 65 and older
- Riders with disabilities: Including anyone with a Medicare card
- Students: Riders with a valid school ID
How to get your ID: Seniors and riders with disabilities can show proof of age or disability at The M office, 2318 W. Fairview Ave., where we’ll issue a free photo ID to use when you ride. Students show a valid school ID.
Reminder: A valid ID is required every time you use a reduced fare.
MAP riders benefit from this $1.00 bus fare with a valid ID.
Reduced fares do not apply to microtransit.
Microtransit fares
One flat fare
Every microtransit ride is $1.50, with no surge pricing. Reduced fares don’t apply, since everyone pays the same low fare.
Heads up: A microtransit fare doesn’t include a transfer to the bus.
Paratransit fares
Montgomery Area Paratransit (MAP)
- Single trip: $4.00 per one-way trip
- 10-trip pass: $40.00
- Personal care attendants (PCAs): Ride free
- Companions: $4.00
- Children age 6 and older: $4.00 (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Children age 5 and under: Ride free
Show your ticket or pay your exact fare when you board. Drivers can’t carry riders without the required fare.
How to pay
How you pay depends on the service.
Pay with cash
Cash is accepted on fixed-route buses and microtransit vehicles. Please have exact fare ready when you board.
Pay in The M app
Microtransit only. Add a credit, debit, or prepaid debit card in The M - Transit for Montgomery app. Your card is charged automatically once your microtransit ride is complete.
Buy passes in person
Purchase weekly or monthly bus passes in person. Locations are in Where to buy passes.
Where to buy passes
Pick up your pass in person
- The M Office: 2318 W. Fairview Avenue
- Intermodal Transfer Center: 495 Molton Street
- MAP tickets by mail: Call (334) 625-4012 for more information.
Good to know
- Fares are subject to change.
- Refund policy: The M isn’t responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged passes, and no refunds are given. The M also isn’t responsible for delays or service cancellations caused by weather, road conditions, accidents, or other events outside our control.
Fares & Passes FAQs
A single ride is $2.00, or $1.00 for seniors, riders with disabilities, and students with valid ID. Weekly (7-day) and monthly (31-day) passes are available.
Yes. A one-way transfer is free with the purchase of any bus fare. Microtransit rides do not include a bus transfer.
Yes. Fareboxes don’t make change, and drivers don’t carry cash.
Passes start the first time you use them. A 7-day pass is good for 7 days, and a 31-day pass is good for 31 days.
Bring proof of age (65+) or disability (including a Medicare card) to The M office at 2318 W. Fairview Ave. to receive a free photo ID. Students use a valid school ID.
Yes. You can pay with cash on board (exact fare required) or add a credit, debit, or prepaid debit card in the app.
Refunds aren’t available for passes or for canceled or missed microtransit rides.