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Digital Fares
Passengers can purchase fares with their cell phone using Token Transit. Digital bus passes for 3, 6, and 12 months are available through the app.
Reduced Fare Information
Reduced fare passes and tickets may be used by K-12 students, persons with a disability, Medicaid/Medicare cardholders, and persons over 65 years of age. Persons over 65 who do not have a Medicare/Medicaid card may contact CyRide for a Reduced Fare Certification Card. Persons with disabilities may show their Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) identification card for reduced fare eligibility. Medicare/Medicaid cardholders may also show their Medicare/Medicaid cards to the driver.
ISU Subsidized Passes
ISU Parking Systems subsidizes passes for University Staff, Faculty Members, and Postdocs. Subsidized passes are available at the University Bookstore, at the CyRide office, or through the mail. Any person who does not have a "Staff/Faculty" ID card must show a current Iowa State University pay stub at the time of purchase to be eligible for the subsidized pass.
Lost Pass Replacement
Replacement charge for lost or stolen passes is $10.00. For assistance with bus passes, please contact CyRide at 515-292-1100.
Cash Fares
CyRide accepts coins and bills for cash fares. Drivers do not carry change.
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Iowa State University (ISU) students with a current ISUCard who have paid fees for the current semester | Free |
| Regular fare is for all riders who are not current Iowa State students paying student fees , visiting scholars/scientists, spouses of Iowa State students, and post-docs, unless eligible for reduced fares. | $1.00 |
| Reduced fare | $0.50 |
| Children 5 years and younger (maximum of 3 children per passenger). | Free |
| Personal Care Attendants (PCA) are attendants accompanying and assisting an ADA eligible person. | Free |
Ticket Books
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Regular Fare ticket book (10 ride booklet for Fixed Routes only ) | $10.00 |
| Reduced Fare ticket book (10 ride booklet for Fixed Routes only). | $5.00 |
Unlimited Ride Passes
| Pass Type | Regular | Reduced | ISU Subsidized |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Pass (valid for a calendar month) is on sale about the 20th of the previous month. | $35 | $17 | Not Available |
| Summer Pass (valid 5/1/2026 to 8/31/2026) is on sale about April 27. | $80 | $40 | $50 |
| Fall Semester Pass (valid 8/18/2025 to 12/31/2025) is on sale about August 1. | |||
| Cost of fall semester pass if purchased on or before September 14. | $130 | $65 | $80 |
| Cost of fall semester pass if purchased after September 14. | $100 | $50 | $60 |
| School Year Pass (valid 8/18/2025 to 6/1/2026) is on sale about August 1. | |||
| Cost of a school year pass if purchased on or before September 14. | $260 | $130 | $155 |
| Cost of a school year pass if purchased after September 14. | $230 | $115 | $140 |
| Cost of a school year pass if purchased after November 30. | $130 | $65 | $80 |
| Cost of a school year pass if purchased after February 8 | $100 | $50 | $60 |
| Winter Pass (valid 10/27/2025 to 3/20/2026) is on sale about October 28. | |||
| Cost of a winter pass if purchased on or before December 1. | $120 | $60 | $70 |
| Cost of a winter pass if purchased after December 1. | $80 | $40 | $50 |