Paying Your Fare

You may pay for your ride on C-TRAN in a variety of ways—cash at the time of boarding (exact fare is required when paying with cash, as our drivers don't carry change), or you can purchase a 10-ride punch card, day pass, or monthly pass from one of our pass outlets which are located throughout Clark County (see our "Where to Buy" section below).

Transfers are issued only for All-Zone and Express fares that are paid with cash or punch card.

All riders are expected to pay the full appropriate fare. C-TRAN All Zone and Express fares are accepted on TriMet, making travel between the two systems a breeze. 

Fares Effective September 1, 2015

*When paying with cash, please deposit the exact amount. Our drivers don’t carry change.

**Must begin your trip on C-TRAN when using this fare instrument.

• Exact cash fare please—operators carry no change.
• Express fares are required for Express service.
• Express fare exception: Honored passengers (Seniors and those with disabilities), and Medicare card holders can save 50% off Express cash fares by riding the #105 from 9 AM–3 PM, weekdays ONLY. Must have a valid C-TRAN or TriMet ID, state issued ID showing proof of age, or a Medicare card to qualify for this special rate. 
• Transfers issued for All-Zone and Express cash fares upon request.
• Children six and under ride free but must be accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
• There is no discounted cash fare for Low-Income/Reduced category.

Medicare Card Holders

Medicare members may purchase and use discounted fares by showing their Medicare card at the time of purchase or boarding.

Where to Buy

Cash fares and Day passes can be purchased directly from your operator at the time of boarding. Please place exact fare directly into the farebox; operators are unable to provide change.

C-TRAN punch cards and passes can be purchased at these convenient pass locations:

• Vancouver Mall Transit Center - Customer Service Office (North side of the mall)
• Fisher's Landing Transit Center - Customer Service Office
• All Clark County Safeway locations
• All Clark County Fred Meyer locations
• TriMet Customer Service Office—Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland (503) 238-7433 (Express monthly passes only)

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C-TRAN Personal Check Policy

When purchasing passes or books of tickets 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.

Discounted Fare ID Cards

Honored, Youth, and Reduced/Low Income

Riders who qualify must obtain a C-TRAN identification card to pay a discounted fare using cash, punch cards or passes. C-TRAN ID cards are available only at C-TRAN Customer Service offices. ID cards are non-transferable. Use of a C-TRAN ID card, by someone other than the card holder, is punishable under state law. Violators will be prosecuted. Riders who do not possess a valid C-TRAN or TriMet ID card are required to pay the regular Adult cash fare. 

C-TRAN is not responsible for lost or stolen ID cards. A lost or stolen card may be replaced for $5/paper ID card, $10/photo ID card, $7/damaged photo ID card, and may require the rider to re-qualify. For more information, contact C-TRAN Passenger Service at (360) 695-0123 or visit in person.

Discounted Fares Eligibility: Youth, Reduced/Low Income, Honored, and Medicare Card Holders

• Children age six and under ride free when accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
• Youth 7–17 years of age are eligible for a discounted fare. Proof of age required for students in grades 9-12 or youth ages 15 through 17 years.
• Reduced/Low income discounted fare - please call (360) 695-0123 for a complete list of qualifications for this discount. Discount on monthly pass only. No cash fare discount.
• Honored/Senior 65 years and over are eligible for a discounted fare. May be asked to show a valid C-TRAN or TriMet ID card, Medicare card, or government issued ID showing proof of age.
• Honored/Disabled citizens with a valid C-TRAN or TriMet ID card, Medicare card, or a VA issued ID showing a service connected disability may purchase and use discounted fares.
• Honored/Medicare participants may purchase and use discounted fares by showing their medicare card at the time of purchase or boarding.

Other Special Fares

• Transfers are issued upon request to all passengers paying an All-Zone or Express fare using cash or punch card. Transfers may be used for continued travel through the date and time indicated. 
• BackPASS—Students, staff and faculty of WSU Vancouver and Clark College are eligible for a BackPASS, allowing unlimited access to C-TRAN Local routes only (not valid on Express, Limited or C-VAN services). Participation is not available to individuals. (Prices vary.)
  Note: C-VAN passengers with a BackPASS sticker may receive a discount on their monthly C-VAN pass when they present it at any C-TRAN Customer Service Office sales window.
• Express Discount - Available for Seniors, Medicare participants, and those with disabilities on Route 105 I-5 Express, between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. The discount offers 50% off the regular full fare. Passengers may be asked to show a valid C-TRAN or TriMet ID card, Medicare card, or other proof of age or disability. See "Discounted Fares Eligibility" for more information.
• Annual Employer Express Pass is an employer-sponsored pass program for Clark County commuters. It provides employees with hassle-free access to all C-TRAN and TriMet services, including Express buses to downtown Portland, MAX light rail, Connector, and the Portland Streetcar.