AC Transit (East Bay) and SF MUNI bus lines will still accept cash for fares, but you must have exact change. As of January 1, 2026 fares for adults paying cash are:
- AC Transit – $2.75, with day and weekly passes available.
- SF MUNI buses – $2.85, for up to 120 minutes of travel, with one transfer; day and
monthly passes available - SF MUNI light rail – $2.85 for up to 120 minutes of travel, with one transfer. PLEASE
NOTE, this system does not accept cash for fares, and you must use a Clipper Card (see
below) to pay
We’ll post the current fares here in September, so check back then.
Important! BART does not accept cash for fares.
Tap And Ride has just been introduced, wherein, just as you pay for items at a grocery store by tapping your phone or credit card at the register, so you can use them at the gates to enter and exist BART. There are no discounts for senior, disabled or students with this method, but it makes it MUCH simpler for visitors to the area. This works great if you usually pay a full adult fare, or think you’ll just be using BART a couple of times.
If you plan to use BART, and any bus or light rail system extensively during your visit, we really recommend that you download an app called CLIPPER on your phone, and sign up for a Clipper Card. It’s what locals use for commuting, and will enable you to ride all Bay Area transit options without worry. In addition, you can then access the discounts
available to seniors and disabled users.
Clipper is available for mobile phones so to save time, set it up before you travel. To use, you’ll just tap your Clipper Card on your phone on the bus, or at the gate, station, or terminal. Every rider needs their own digital card, but you can have more than one digital card on a single phone. It’s similar to New York’s former Metro Card, or London’s Oyster card. Plus, you can have an actual physical card mailed to you, or just use the app on your phone.
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