Fares & Bus Passes
Information about bus fares and transit pass prices.
Base Fares
| Fare Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Standard fare for customers who are not Students, Honored Citizens, or Children. |
$1 |
| Student | Age 10 through High School. Middle and High School students must show a valid school or ABQ RIDE ID. |
35 cents |
| Honored Citizen | Age 62+ or mobility impaired. Honored Citizens, including Medicare cardholders, must show picture identification. |
35 cents |
| Child | Children 9 years old and under accompanied by paying adult |
Free |
| Class Pass | The Class Pass allows a teacher to take up to 15 students, from 3rd grade through 12th grade, on a bus ride to field trips in the City of Albuquerque. Please request your class pass at least two weeks in advance of your trip. To request information about the Class Pass, call (505) 243-7433 or e-mail: [email protected] |
Rates vary. First-Class Pass: Free |
Passes
Ticket Vending Machines (at Transit Centers)
| Pass Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One-Day Pass | Unlimited rides for one day. Available on bus. |
$2 |
| Two-Day Pass | Unlimited rides for two consecutive days. Available on bus. |
$4 |
| Three-Day Pass | Unlimited rides for three consecutive days. Available on bus. |
$6 |
| Gold Pass One-Month Pass |
Commuter pass for unlimited rides for 31 consecutive days. | $30 |
| Gold Pass Three-Month Pass |
Commuter pass for unlimited rides for three (3) consecutive months. Person using pass purchase pass and have picture taken at the Alvarado Transportation Center. | $75 |
| Gold Pass Six-Month Pass |
Commuter pass for unlimited rides for six (6) consecutive months. Person using pass purchase pass and have picture taken at the Alvarado Transportation Center. | $125 |
| Gold Pass Twelve-Month Pass |
Commuter pass for unlimited rides for 12 consecutive months. Person using pass purchase pass and have picture taken at the Alvarado Transportation Center. | $225 |
| Silver Pass One-Month Pass |
Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired). Note: Individual using pass must be present at time of purchase at the Alvarado Transportation Center. You are required to bring either a Red,White,Blue Medicare card or you can show your New Mexico ID to prove that your are 62 years of age or older. One of these is required. | $12 |
| Silver Pass Three-Month Pass |
Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired) Note: Individual using pass must be present at time of purchase at the Alvarado Transportation Center. You are required to bring either a Red,White,Blue Medicare card or you can show your New Mexico ID to prove that your are 62 years of age or older. One of these is required. | $30 |
| Silver Pass Six-Month Pass |
Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired) Note: Individual using pass must be present at time of purchase at the Alvarado Transportation Center. You are required to bring either a Red,White,Blue Medicare card or you can show your New Mexico ID to prove that your are 62 years of age or older. One of these is required. | $50 |
| Silver Pass Twelve-Month Pass |
Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired) Note: Individual using pass must be present at time of purchase at the Alvarado Transportation Center. You are required to bring either a Red,White,Blue Medicare card or you can show your New Mexico ID to prove that your are 62 years of age or older. One of these is required. |
$90 |
| Student Pass One-Month Pass |
For students (age 10 through high school), a current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a Student bus pass. | $12 |
| Student Pass Three-Month Pass |
For students (age 10 through high school), a current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a Student bus pass. Note: Student must be present at time of purchase at the Alvarado Transportation Center. | $30 |
| Student Pass Six-Month Pass |
For students (age 10 through high school), a current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a Student bus pass. Note: Student must be present at time of purchase at the Alvarado Transportation Center. | $50 |
| Student Pass Twelve-Month Pass |
For students (age 10 through high school), a current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a Student bus pass. Note: Student must be present at time of purchase at the Alvarado Transportation Center. | $90 |
| College/Vocational Pass One-Month Pass |
For college and vocational school students (non UNM or CNM), a current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a College bus pass. | $12 |
| College/Vocational Pass Three-Month Pass |
For college and vocational school students (non UNM or CNM), a current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a College bus pass. Note: Student must purchase this pass in person at the Alvarado Transportation Center. | $30 |
| College/Vocational Pass Six-Month Pass |
For college and vocational school students (non UNM or CNM), a current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a College bus pass. Note: Student must purchase this pass in person at the Alvarado Transportation Center. | $50 |
| College/Vocational Pass Twelve-Month Pass |
For college and vocational school students (non UNM or CNM), a current school class schedule must be provided when purchasing a College bus pass. Note: Student must purchase this pass in person at the Alvarado Transportation Center. | $90 |
Special Passes
| Pass Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| TMA/TANF | Employer/Agency only | $20 |
| Indigent One Month Pass |
Through agency only |
$10 |
| Indigent One Day Pass |
Through agency only | $1 |
| SunVan Certification One Way |
Certification required | $2 |
| SunVan 10 Coupon Book |
Certification required | $18 |
About Fares & Passes
- ABQ RIDE Customer Service Center accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
- No refunds on passes.
- Drivers don't carry money and can't open fareboxes to make change.
- Fareboxes only accept U.S. coins - nickels, dimes and quarters - and $1 bills. Pennies and half-dollar coins are not accepted. ABQ RIDE fareboxes cannot give change.
- Have exact change ready before boarding.
- Proper identification is required to purchase Silver Monthly Passes and College Monthly Passes. Proof of student status is required to purchase Student Passes.
- Passes aren't valid for special events.
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