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Fare Information - Metropolitan Council

101 East 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Eligibility
Open to all; serves the metropolitan area
Required documents
Application/intake form photo ID
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(612)341-4287
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Intake 24 Hour Schedule and Rideshare Information

Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; visit website for information
Fees
Vary by service
Service area
Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN
  • Base fare: $2; rush hour (6 am - 9 am and 3 pm - 6:30 pm weekdays) $2.50; express fare .75 extra during rush hour. Express fare .50 extra during non-rush hours.
  • Reduced fare, $1, to senior citizens weekdays during NON-rush hours, all day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. ID required with this fare - driver's license or Minnesota ID with a "T" endorsement, Medicare card, or railroad retirement card.
  • Reduced fare, $1, for youth ages 6 - 12 available weekdays during NON-rush hours, all day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
  • Children ages 5 and under ride free when accompanied by one paid adult fare (limit 3 per adult). Youth 13 - 17 may qualify for a reduced fare card through schools and employers.
  • Reduced fare, $1, for persons with disabilities (those unable to qualify for a Minnesota driver's license because of physical or mental disability) all day, every day, including weekends and holidays. Certified identification is required - Medicare card (valid during non-rush hours only), Metro Mobility card, Metro Transit temporary ID card, or Minnesota driver's license/state ID with an "L" or "A" endorsement. For information on eligibility, certification, or registration, call 612-373-3333.
  • Free Transit Program for Disabled Veterans: Provides free rides on any fixed route service in Minnesota. Disabled veterans with a service connected disability must show a Veterans Identification Card (VIC) issued by a VA Medical Center with the words "Service Connected" or the initials "SC" below the photo. These cards are available at the VA Medical Centers in Minneapolis or St. Cloud.
Last Assured
07/17/2025
Providing organization
Metropolitan Council

Regional planning organization for the seven-county metro area