Passes

RTA and South County Transit offer bus passes to make paying for your ride as easy as possible. There are many choices to fit your riding schedule.

Token Transit

You can now purchase bus passes and show your ticket to the driver using your phone. Just download the Token Transit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Regional Day Pass

Unlimited rides on all RTA, South County routes, SLO Transit, Paso Robles Routes A & B, and Morro Bay Transit routes for the date indicated.

  • $5.50 General Public
  • Available on the Bus, Online, on Token Transit or Pass Outlets.

South County Day Pass

Unlimited rides on all four South County routes for the date purchased: Routes 21,24,27,28. This does not include Route 10 that operates in the South County as well.

  • $3.00 General Public
  • $1.50 Seniors (65–79) / Disabled
  • Available on the Bus, Online, on Token Transit or Pass Outlets.

Passes Are Available at Pass Outlets and Online

Find a Pass Outlet location near you

RTA & South County Stored Value Pass

Valid for travel on RTA & the South County fixed route service. The applicable fare is deducted from the card whenever you use it. Stored value passes will deactivate one year from the date that they were created. If your pass deactivates and you have not used its full value, please contact our administrative office to move any remaining value onto a new pass at (805) 781-4833.

  • $15.00 All riders
Available at Pass Outlets and Online

Regional 31-Day Pass

Good for unlimited rides on all  RTA, Paso Express, South County, Morro Bay Transit and SLO Transit routes for 31 consecutive days.

  • $68.00 General Public
  • $34.00 Seniors (65–79) / Disabled / Students (K–12)
  • Available at Pass Outlets, Online and on Token Transit

RTA 31-Day Pass

Unlimited rides for 31 days in a row on all RTA and Paso Robles routes.

  • $47.00 General Public
  • $23.50 Seniors (65–79) / Disabled / Students (K–12)
  • Available at Pass Outlets, Online and on Token Transit

South County  31-Day Pass

Unlimited rides for 31 days in a row on South County Routes: 21,24 27 and 28, and does not include Route 10 that operates in the South County.

  • $37.00 General Public
  • $18.50 Seniors (65–79) / Disabled
  • Available at Pass Outlets, Online and on Token Transit

South County routes 20-Ride Pass

20 one-way rides on the South County routes 21,24,28 and 28

  • $24.00 General Public
  • Available at Pass Outlets, Online and on Token Transit

7-Day Pass

Good on all RTA routes for 7 consecutive days.

  • $16.00
  • Available at Pass Outlets, Online and on Token Transit

VIP Pass

Unlimited free rides for seniors 80 or older on all RTA, SLO Transit, South County routes, Paso Robles Routes A & B and Morro Bay Transit. You may obtain a special photo ID card in person from RTA or show your valid ID. You may fill out an application in advance with a photograph. Learn more about our discount policy. VIP Passes must be obtained in person at one of the following locations:

RTA Main Office
253 Elks Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

SLO Regional Rideshare
1114 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401


ADA Eligible Passengers

ADA Paratransit customers that present a “Certificate of Eligibility for ADA Paratransit Service” ID card may ride all RTA and the South County routes for free. Learn more about the Runabout Paratransit service, eligibility requirements and applications.


All passes and fares are subject to change upon decision by the RTA Board of Directors.