Bus Fares and Passes
Valley Transit offers several fare options depending on your travel frequency. Special fare discounts are available for seniors, individuals with disabilities and youth. To qualify for reduced or free fares, riders must be prepared to show the driver the applicable form of ID. Visit our Ticket Outlets & Purchasing page to find locations where you can purchase bus passes.
Adult
For ages 19-64.
| Cash | $2.00 | |
| Day Pass | $4.00 | Unlimited bus rides for one day |
| 10 Ride Ticket | $17.00 | |
| 30 Day Pass | $60.00 |
*Disabled Veterans with DVA “Service Connected” ID ride free.
Senior/Disabled
For ages 65+, people on Medicare and people with a disability. Proof of eligibility required.
| Cash | $1.00 | |
| DayPass | $4.00 | Unlimited bus rides for one day |
| 10 Ride Ticket | $10.00 | |
| 30 Day Pass | $40.00 |
*Disabled Veterans with DVA “Service Connected” ID ride free.
Youth
For ages 5-18. Proof of age or student status required (elementary school through high school). Children 4 and under ride free with paying passenger.
| Cash | $0.75 | |
| DayPass | $4.00 | Unlimited bus rides for one day |
| 30 Day Youth Pass | $22.00 |
Free Fare Partnerships
Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC)
Thanks to our partnership with Fox Valley Technical College, FVTC students ride FREE. Students must have a valid FVTC ID to slide through the onboard card reader to ride. Rides under this program are supported by FVTC.
Appleton Area School District (AASD)
Thanks to our partnership with the Appleton Area School District, Appleton’s public and parochial middle and high school students ride FREE during the school year. Students must show the bus driver a valid Student ID to ride. Ride FREE Monday – Saturday on all regular bus routes, including Tripper routes. Rides under this program are supported by AASD.
Lawrence University
Thanks to our partnership with Lawrence University, university students can use their student ID to ride FREE. Students must have a valid Lawrence University Student ID to slide through the onboard card reader to ride. Rides under this pilot program (started 1/3/2022) are supported by Lawrence University.
Transfers
What is a Transfer?
A transfer is a receipt issued to a passenger by the farebox after a cash fare is paid. A transfer is needed when you cannot get to your final destination on the first bus you board and need to transfer to a second bus to access another route. Transfers are free, but must be used before they expire. Transfers expire 75 or 105 minutes after issued, depending on issuing route. Any passenger may ask for a transfer when boarding the bus after the fare is paid. You should also tell the driver which bus route you will be transferring to.
Where can I transfer?
Transfers are accepted at multiple bus stops and transfer points throughout the system. Common timed transfer points include the Downtown Appleton Transit Center, Downtown Neenah Transit Center, Northland Mall, Fox River Mall, and Walmart (Grand Chute).