Fares
MetroLink uses a proof-of-payment system. Tickets can be purchased at ticket vending machines at the entrance to all stations and must be validated before boarding the train. Effective July 1, 2012 (2012-07-01), the fares are as follows:
- 1 Ride Ticket-$2.25 (reduced fare-$1.10) (rail only)
- 2 Hour Pass-$3.00 (reduced fare-$1.50) (unlimited use on Metrobus and Rail for 2 hours only)
- 2 Hour Pass from Lambert Airport $4.00 (unlimited use on MetroBus and Rail)
- One-Day Pass-$7.50 (unlimited use on MetroBus and Rail)
- Weekly Pass-$25.00 (unlimited use on MetroBus and Rail)
- Monthly Pass-$72.00 (reduced fare-$36.00) (unlimited use on MetroBus and Rail)
Reduced fares can be purchased by seniors ages 65+, people with disabilities, and children ages 5–12. Children under 5 ride free. Proof of age may be requested of all people riding with reduced fares. Other types of passes, such as a Semester Pass for full-time students are also available in addition to the fares listed above.
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