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. |
$1.00 |
| Honored Citizen | Age 62+ or mobility impaired. Honored Citizens, including Medicare cardholders, must show picture identification. |
35 cents |
| Student |
Age 10 through High School. |
35 cents |
| UNM & CNM |
Student, staff and faculty ride free with valid ID sticker. |
Free |
| 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 | Regular | Student, College/Vocational, & Honored Citizen | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day Pass | $2.00 | $2.00 | ||
| 1 Way Pass | $1.00 | 35 cents | ||
| 1 Month Pass | $30.00 | $12.00 | ||
| 3 Month Pass | $75.00 | $30.00 | ||
| 6 Month Pass | $125.00 | $50.00 | ||
| 12 Month Pass | $225.00 | $90.00 | ||
| Pass Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One (1)-Day Pass | Unlimited rides for one day. Available for purchase on bus. | $2.00 |
| Two (2)-Day Pass | Unlimited rides for two consecutive days. Available for purchase on bus. | $4.00 |
| Three (3)-Day Pass | Unlimited rides for three consecutive days. Available for purchase on bus. | $6.00 |
| Gold Pass One (1)-Month |
Commuter pass for unlimited rides for thirty-one (31) consecutive days. | $30.00 |
| Gold Pass Three (3)-Month |
Commuter pass for unlimited rides for three (3) consecutive months. Person using pass must purchase pass and have picture taken at the Alvarado Transportation Center. |
$75.00 |
| Gold Pass Six (6)-Month |
Commuter pass for unlimited rides for six (6) consecutive months. Person using pass must purchase pass and have picture taken at the Alvarado Transportation Center. | $125.00 |
| Gold Pass Twelve (12)-Month |
Commuter pass for unlimited rides for twelve (12) consecutive months. Person using pass must purchase pass and have picture taken at the Alvarado Transportation Center. |
$225.00 |
| Silver Pass One (1)-Month |
Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired) | $12.00 |
| Silver Pass Three (3)-Month |
Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired) | $30.00 |
| Silver Pass Six (6)-Month |
Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired) | $50.00 |
| Silver Pass Twelve (12)-Month |
Honored Citizens (age 62+ or mobility impaired) |
$90.00 |
| Student Pass One (1)-Month |
For students (age 10 through high school) | $12 |
| Student Pass Three (3)-Month |
For students (age 10 through high school) | $30 |
| Student Pass Six (6)-Month |
For students (age 10 through high school) | $50 |
| Student Pass Twelve (12)-Month |
For students (age 10 through high school) | $90 |
| College/Vocational Pass One (1)-Month |
For college and vocational school students (non UNM or CNM) | $12.00 |
| College/Vocational Pass Three (3)-Month |
For college and vocational school students (non UNM or CNM) | $30.00 |
| College/Vocational Pass Six (6)-Month |
For college and vocational school students (non UNM or CNM) | $50.00 |
| College/Vocational Pass Twelve (12)-Month |
For college and vocational school students (non UNM or CNM) | $90.00 |
Proof of Eligibility for Discounts
- Honored Citizen & Silver Passes: age 62+ or mobility impaired, Medicare cardholders. Individuals using pass must be present at time of purchase at the Alvarado Transportation Center. You are required to bring either a Red, White, or 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.
- Student Tickets & Passes: students, aged 10 through high school. For students (age 10 through high school), a current school class schedule or student ID must be provided when purchasing a Student bus pass. For 3, 6 and 12 month passes, student must be present at time of purchase at the Alvarado Transportation Center.
- College/Vocational Passes: non UNM or CNM; a current school class schedule or student ID must be provided when purchasing a College pass. Students can only purchase 3, 6 and/or 12 month passes in person at the Alvarado Transportation Center.
- UNM & CNM students & faculty: an ID card with valid sticker is required to qualify for free rides.
Special Passes
| Pass Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| TMA/TANF | Employer/Agency only | $20.00 |
| Indigent One Month Pass |
Through agency only |
$10.00 |
| Indigent One Day Pass |
Through agency only | $1.00 |
| SunVan Certification One Way |
Certification required | $2.00 |
| SunVan 10 Coupon Book |
Certification required | $18.00 |
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 $1.00 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.