Hop Fastpass: Ease. Security. Value.
Experience the benefits of Hop Fastpass and earn passes as you ride. Purchase your card for only $3 at C-TRAN Customer Service and TriMet Ticket offices. Visit www.myhopcard.com for more information.
Current Fares
Note: The C-TRAN Board of Directors approved a temporary, 12-month fare reduction in 2022. The change is primarily focused on easing the burden of transportation for those who continue to rely on C-TRAN, and for those who may return to our system during the next year.
| BUS, THE VINE, THE CURRENT AND C-VAN PARATRANSIT Accepts cash and Hop cards only |
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| RIDER CATEGORY | FREQUENCY | Local | Regional | Express to Portland | C-VAN |
| Adult | Per Ride | $1.00 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $1.00 |
| Cap Per Day | $4.25 | $5.00 | $7.70 | $4.25 | |
| Cap Per Month | $62 | $100 | $125 | $59 | |
| Honored/Youth | Per Ride | $.50 | $1.25 | $2.50 ($1.25 non-peak) | N/A |
| Cap Per Day | $2.50 | $2.50 | $7.70 | N/A | |
| Cap Per Month | $28 | $28 | $125 | N/A | |
| Reduced | Per Month | $31 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Adult Regional fares that are paid with Hop allow you to ride Local and Regional services at no additional charge once you've reached the daily maximum of $5 or monthly maximum of $100. If you transfer to C-TRAN Express or TriMet LIFT using a Regional fare, you'll be charged the price difference for a single fare.
Honored Citizen fares that are paid with Hop let you ride Local and Regional services at no additional charge once you've reached the daily maximum of $2.50 or monthly maximum of $28. If you transfer to C-TRAN Express, C-VAN paratransit or TriMet LIFT using an Honored Citizen fare, you'll be charged the price difference for a single fare.
C-VAN passengers who transfer to Local or Regional fixed-route services will be charged an Honored Citizen fare at the time of transfer. C-VAN passengers who transfer to an Express bus will be charged the full adult Express fare at the time of transfer; however, a 50% discount on Express fares is available for Honored Citizens who ride weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please see the fixed-route fare grid for more information.
Note: C-VAN transitioned to Hop Card and cash payments on November 1, 2020. C-TRAN does not issue cash refunds or offer exchanges for unused fares.
Discounted Fares and ID Cards: C-TRAN offers discounted fares for those who qualify under one of the following categories:
- Reduced (income restrictions apply)
- Youth (7-17 years of age)
- Honored (Senior and Disabled riders)
- Attendant (for those who assist Honored riders)
- Heroes (Active Duty and Veterans)
- Refugee Pass (available only through Lutheran Community Services Northwest)
To learn more about each discount category, or to get the qualification process started, please fill out the application in the link below and either bring it to our Customer Service Office or email it to Customerservice@c-tran.org. If you cannot print a copy, please visit our offices, and we will provide one for you.
Application for C-TRAN Discounted Fare ID Card
If your application is approved, C-TRAN will issue you a Hop ID card that allows for the purchase of discounted fares. Hop ID card pick-up and proof of eligibility must be done in person, as payment and verification of identity through photo ID are required. Please get in touch with Customer Service at 360-695-0123 for more information.
Additional Information
- Day passes are valid only through the remainder of that service day.
- Some riders may qualify for discounted fares not shown here. For more information please contact our Customer Service Office at (360) 695-0123.
- Employer programs and other pass programs are available. Please call (360) 695-0123 for information.
- Any old and unused punch cards and passes are no longer valid on C-TRAN fixed route and are not eligible for cash refunds or exchange for value onto a Hop card.
Fare Collection
- All passengers must pay the appropriate full fare for the service they're riding. Failure to pay may lead to arrest or exclusion.
- 2.5-hour transfers issued for all Hop card fare payments.
- 2.5 hour transfers issued for Regional and Express cash payments.
- No transfers issued for cash or Hop card payments made on C-VAN paratransit.
- Local routes accept Local, Regional and Express fares.
- Regional routes that cross the Columbia River and serve Jantzen Beach, Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center and the Delta Park/Vanport MAX station accept Regional and Express fares.
- Express service to downtown Portland accepts Express fares only; however Honored Citizens can receive a 50% discount on routes #105 and #164 weekdays between the hours of 9 AM–3 PM with valid ID.
- All TriMet services including MAX, buses and LIFT, accepts Adult Regional and Express fares.
Category Definitions
Adult = Riders 18+
Honored = Riders 65+, Medicare recipients or have a qualifying disability. Valid ID required.
Youth = Riders between the ages of 7–17. Valid ID required.
Children = Riders 6 years and younger ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying passenger.
Zone Map
Our Customer Service Office is located at: Vancouver Mall Transit Center
C-TRAN Personal Check Policy
When purchasing fares with a personal check, C-TRAN requires the following:
- Check must be payable to C-TRAN;
- Written for amount of purchase only;
- Preprinted with the name and address;
- Accompanied with a current state identification card or driver's license. Address and name on check and ID must match.
Failure to comply may mean denial of your purchase. C-TRAN also accepts Visa and MasterCard payments.