The Bus
Merced, CA

Pay for your The Bus fare quickly and easily with your phone using the Token Transit service!

Download App


How to Ride Transit Using Your Phone

  • Download your mobile app of choice from the options above
  • Purchase passes to use immediately or store them for future rides (note: an internet connection is required to purchase and activate a mobile pass)
  • As the bus approaches open your app and tap your pass to activate
  • Once onboard follow instructions in the app to validate your ticket

Send a Pass

Token Transit Send a Pass is an online pass purchasing portal for The Bus. You can purchase a pass online and have it instantly sent to any rider you choose. You can now instantly deliver transit passes for your friends and family.


Fares


Rider Descriptions

Name Description
General
Veteran

ID Required

Seniors (anyone over 62), veterans, persons with disabilities (with an ADA eligibility card), and Medicare card holders ride for only half the regular cash fare all day, every day, on all The Bus’ fixed routes. Seniors must present identification that shows your age, such as a driver’s license, a state issued photo identification card showing your date of birth, or a Medicare card. Medicare card holders may also be required to present proof of identification upon request.

Senior

ID Required

Seniors (anyone over 62), veterans, persons with disabilities (with an ADA eligibility card), and Medicare card holders ride for only half the regular cash fare all day, every day, on all The Bus’ fixed routes. Seniors must present identification that shows your age, such as a driver’s license, a state issued photo identification card showing your date of birth, or a Medicare card. Medicare card holders may also be required to present proof of identification upon request.

Disabled

ID Required

Seniors (anyone over 62), veterans, persons with disabilities (with an ADA eligibility card), and Medicare card holders ride for only half the regular cash fare all day, every day, on all The Bus’ fixed routes. Seniors must present identification that shows your age, such as a driver’s license, a state issued photo identification card showing your date of birth, or a Medicare card. Medicare card holders may also be required to present proof of identification upon request.

Student

ID Required

Students must show valid ID.


Fare Descriptions

Name Description
Single Ride

Valid for a single ride within a single city or community which includes Merced, Atwater and Winton area. Once activated, ticket will display for 15 minutes.

All Day Fixed Route

All Day Bus Passes are good for unlimited riding on the day they are purchased on all fixed routes.

31 Day Pass

A 31-Day is valid for one person to ride for 31 consecutive days starting from the date of first use.

31 Day Fixed Route

31 Day Passes are good for unlimited riding on fixed route services for 31 days from the date of first use.

Unlimited Student Semester Pass

Offered for Spring or Fall Semester. Five months for the price of four.

Single Ride Intercity

Valid for a single ride between the cities or communities which include Merced, Atwater and the Winton area. Once activated, ticket will display for 15 minutes.

All Day Intercity

All Day Bus Passes are good for unlimited riding on the day they are purchased on all fixed routes.


The Bus Terms and Policies

Purchases made with Token Transit for The Bus are subject to The Bus terms and policies. For more information on these policies you may visit tokentransit.com or contact The Bus directly.