Passes & Ride Cards | CATA - Capital Area Transportation Authority

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Fixed-Route 31 Day Pass	Unlimited rides on all CATA fixed-route buses for 31 consecutive days, starting from the first day you use it—no matter when you buy it. When used in Zone 2, additional payment is required to complete your fare.	Adult	$35	Buy online Buy in person
		Student	$18
		Value*	$18
Fixed-Route 10-Ride Card	Good for 10 one-way trips on all CATA fixed-routes in Zone 1. Each time you ride, one ride is deducted. When used in Zone 2, additional payment is required to complete your fare. The farebox will print the number of rides left on the card so you always know how many trips are remaining. This card can be used to pay for multiple fares.	Adult	$10	Buy online Buy in person
		Student	$6
		Value*	$6
Fixed-Route Student Semester Pass	Like the 31-Day Pass, the Semester Pass allows a student unlimited rides on all fixed-route buses. The First Semester Pass is valid from August through December while the Second Semester Pass is good from early January through Mid-June. When used in Zone 2, additional payment is required to complete your fare.	Student	$50	Buy online Buy in person
Fixed-Route 5-Ride Zone 2 Card	Good for 5 one-way fixed-route trips in Zone 2. This card may also be used on any fixed-route in Zone 1. A CATACash Card credit will be issued when used for payment in Zone 1.	Regular	$12.50	Buy online Buy in person
Fixed-Route 5-Ride Zone 2 Card		Discount*	$6.25	Buy online Buy in person
Fixed-Route MSU Commuter Lot Pass	Good only on Route 32 weekdays 7AM to 2AM for service between MSU Commuter Lot 89 and central campus during the fall and spring semesters.	One Semester	$20	Buy online Buy in person
Fixed-Route MSU Commuter Lot Pass		Both Semesters	$33	Buy online Buy in person
Spec-Tran 4-Ride Punch Card	Good for 4 one-way rides in Zone 1. When used in Zone 2, additional payment is required to complete your fare.		$10	Buy online Buy in person
Spec-Tran 10-Ride Punch Card	Good for 10 one-way rides in Zone 1. When used in Zone 2, additional payment is required to complete your fare.		$25	Buy online Buy in person
Spec-Tran One-Ride Token	Good for one one-way ride in Zone 1. When used in Zone 2, additional payment is required to complete your fare.		$2.50	Buy online Buy in person
Rural Service & Connector Punch Pass (up to 10 miles)	Good for 10 one-way trips of up to 10 miles on CRS Advance Reservation or Connector service	Regular	$22.50	Buy online Buy in person
Rural Service & Connector Punch Pass (up to 10 miles)		Discount*	$10	Buy online Buy in person
Rural Service & Connector Punch Pass (over 10 miles)	Good for 10 one-way trips of over 10 miles on CRS Advance Reservation or Connector service	Regular	$32.50	Buy online Buy in person
Rural Service & Connector Punch Pass (over 10 miles)		Discount*	$15	Buy online Buy in person
Redi-Ride Punch Pass	Good for 10 one-way trips on Redi-Ride service in Mason, Williamston, and Delhi and Meridian Townships	Regular	$10	Buy online Buy in person
Redi-Ride Punch Pass		Discount*	$5	Buy online Buy in person

* Value passes apply to Medicare cardholders, seniors age 62 and older with valid CATAClub card, and persons with disabilities with valid CATAClub or ADA card. Discount passes apply to all the above and to students with valid college or CATA Student ID card.

Using Your Fixed-Route Pass

CATA’s farebox features a magnetic card reader and printer. Simply swipe or dunk your fixed-route pass to pay your fare.

Farebox - Drop Coins Farebox - Insert Cash Farebox - Dunk Card Farebox - Swipe Pass

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Using Your Fixed-Route Pass