Local Transit Fares & Passes

A patron using their tap card for entry onto the bus.

Fares

Local Transit ServicesFull FareReduced Fare
One-Way Trip$1.50$0.75
4-Hour Pass$2.00$1.00
Day Pass$5.00$2.50
Weekly Pass$15.00$7.50
31 day Pass$50.00$25.00

Senior/Disabled Passengers must have a Senior/Disabled TAP photo I.D. card to qualify for a reduced fare. To see if you qualify, apply here for a Senior/Disabled TAP card or call (661) 945-9445.

Click here for information on Senior Annual Passes and Rider Relief Transportation Program.

Children 44 inches and under in height ride free on regular transit only.

Limit four (4) free children per fare paying adult. Each additional child will pay 25 cents.

Active Military and Veterans Ride Free with proper identification on AVTA Local Transit during regular service hours!

Where to Buy Passes for Local Transit Services

One-Way Trips and Day Passes are the only cash fare sold on AVTA buses. Your One-Way Trip can also be paid for with stored value loaded on TAP card.

All other passes are available and can now be purchased online or at a local vendor and stored on your reusable TAP card. Please note, a one-time non-refundable fee of $2.00 will be charged upon TAP card issuance. What is a TAP card?

Passes or stored value may also be loaded at the AVTA Business Office during regular office hours. Cash, credit/debit, and transit vouchers are accepted at this location. Personal checks are not accepted. Your TAP card can also be loaded over the phone by calling 1-866-TAPTOGO (827-8646).

AVTA will accept valid Metrolink passes on Local Transit only. Metrolink passes will not be accepted on AVTA Commuter Service.

Rider Alerts

Please advised that the route 7 North and 12 East are unable to service the stops from 30th W & J-8 thru Ave J & 27th West due to road closures.
Jun 5, 2026 12:00 AM – Jul 22, 2026 11:59 PM
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Please be advised that the 11 East is unable to service the stops on Lancaster Blvd & 15th Street West through Lancaster Blvd & 17th St West. Please utilize an alternate stop during this time.
May 29, 2026 12:00 AM – Jul 22, 2026 11:59 PM