Fare Information

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Bus and Metro Pay-Per-Ride Fares

$2.50/Trip

$4.95/Card**

  • Pay-per-ride with Travel Wallet funds
  • Purchase Daily, Weekly, or Monthly passes

Multi-Rider available on all SEPTA services and allows up to 5 passengers traveling together to pay with a single SEPTA Key Card. Call (855) 567-3782 or visit www.septakey.org to activate.

1st Transfer*

2nd Transfer*

Multi-Rider available on all SEPTA services and allows up to 5 passengers traveling together to pay with a single SEPTA Key Card. Call (855) 567-3782 or visit www.septakey.org to activate.

1st Transfer*

2nd Transfer*

  • * Transfers must be within 2 hours
  • ** Refunded when registered at www.septakey.org

Contactless Payment

$2.50/Trip

  • Paid by Credit, Debit, or Mobile

Single-Rider Only

1st Transfer*

2nd Transfer*

Single-Rider Only

1st Transfer*

2nd Transfer*

  • * Transfers must be within 2 hours

Key Tix via SEPTA App

$2.50/Trip

  • Scan tickets at Metro or Bus validators
  • Tickets valid for 2 hours once activated

Multi-Rider up to 5 passengers

1st Transfer*

2nd Transfer*

Multi-Rider up to 5 passengers

1st Transfer*

2nd Transfer*

  • * Transfers must be within 2 hours

Cash or Quick Trip

$2.50/Trip

  • Quick Trips only valid same day of purchase
  • Quick Trips valid at most SEPTA Metro stations, restrictions apply

Single-Rider Only

No Transfers, 1 Ride Only

Single-Rider Only

No Transfers, 1 Ride Only


Children Under 12 Ride Free

When riding with a fare-paying adult

Seniors Over 65 Ride Free

With a valid Senior Fare Card

Riders with Disabilities are Eligible for Half Fare

With the use of a Reduced Fare card


Guide to Free Transfers on SEPTA Bus & Metro:

Riders can transfer between SEPTA Bus and Metro services at stations, stops, and transit centers throughout the region. However, not all transfers are included in the cost of your fare. Here’s how you get the most from your fare by taking advantage of free transfers:

2-Hour Free Transfer Window

Riders using a SEPTA Key card or Contactless payment with their credit or debit card can make up to two transfers for free, while KeyTix users can make one transfer for free.These transfers must be made within 2 hours of their first tap. You must use the same card for all segments of your trip to receive free transfers.

Please note that riders paying with cash or Quick Trip are not eligible for free transfers.

Free Interchanges

All riders transferring between SEPTA Metro services can take advantage of free interchanges at the following stations:

  • 15th St/City Hall (between the L, B, and T)
  • 13th St (between the L and T)
  • Drexel Station at 30th St (between the L and T)

A free interchange means that riders don’t have to go through a faregate while making their transfer. Instead, they can simply walk from one platform to the other. This benefit is available to all riders, regardless of how they paid their fare.

More Information about Free Transfers:

  • Free transfers are available only between SEPTA Bus & Metro services. They are not available for trips involving Regional Rail. Similarly, any transfer to Regional Rail or from Regional Rail will require an additional fare.
  • The 2-hour free transfer window is valid for round-trips. This applies to return trips on the same route or a parallel route.

Bus and Metro Passes for Frequent Travel

  • $6.00 | One Day Convenience Pass
  • $15.00 | Three Day Convenience Pass
  • $25.50 | Weekly TransPass+
    Valid anywhere on weekends and major holidays.
  • $96.00 | Monthly TransPass+
    Valid anywhere on weekends and major holidays.

TransPass+ is valid on Regional Rail for travel to/from Center City Philadelphia and Zone 1/Airport and anywhere during weekends and major holidays. Learn more about Weekly and Monthly Passes.

What is SEPTA Metro?

The SEPTA Metro system provides frequent, around-the-clock subway, elevated train, and trolley service on the following lines. Learn about Metro.

Market-Frankford Line
Broad Street Line
Subway-Surface Trolleys
Route 15 Trolley
Media-Sharon Hill Line
Norristown High Speed Line
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SEPTA Key is a reloadable, contactless chip card with a host of options for seamless travel.

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Ways To Pay

We offer several ways to pay based on your needs:

SEPTA Key

Quick Trip Ticket

Cash

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FAQ

Our Customer Service Center answers common questions about fares, passes, rider discounts, routes, services, advisories, and more. To learn more, visit our FAQ page.

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