Cy Ride - Fares

Fares

Iowa State Students

Students of Iowa State University are able to ride CyRide without paying the normal fare by presenting the bus driver with their Iowa State identification card. This is necessary on all bus routes except the Gold, Cardinal, and Orange Routes which always allow passengers to travel without charge. Iowa State University charges a fee each semester to all students for CyRide service. This student fee is paid to CyRide to subsidize the cost of operations.

Reduced Fare Riders

To qualify for reduced fare, you must be a student in grades K-12, a senior citizen, or a person with a disability. The reduced Fare is .60 US Dollar for a one way trip. Multiple tickets can be purchased at a time if a ticket book is purchased in advance. Reduced fare ticket books come in a packet of 10 which cost 6 US Dollars. Ticket books can be bought at local grocery stores, Ames city hall, and CyRide headquarters.

Full Fare Riders

Full Fare Riders covers everyone else who is riding. The regular fare is 1.25 US Dollar. Full fare riders can also purchase multiple tickets in advance. Ticket books come in a packet of 10 which cost 12 dollars. Ticket books can also be bought at local grocery stores, Ames city hall, and CyRide headquarters.

Children Under Five

Children under the age of five are free with an accompanying adult. There may be no more than three children per adult.