Bus fares (effective July 1, 2012)
Exact fare required. Help us provide you with faster service by having correct change ready when boarding. Drivers do not carry change.
- Adults (18 years and up) - $1
- Youth (K - 12th grade) – 75 cents
- Children under 5 years old - Free (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
- Saturday Family Fare - $1 per family (Two adults max)
Discounted fares
Discount fares apply Monday through Friday during off-peak hours (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and after 6:30 p.m.) and all day Saturday.
- Disabled/low-income elderly – Free
Special pass required. Must apply for and meet qualifications. Call Iowa City Transit at 319-356-5151) for details. Application forms - Elderly (60 years) - 50 cents
Special pass required - Medicare card - 50 cents
- SEATS card holder – Free
Call Iowa City Transit at 319-356-5151 for information. Application forms
Bus passes
24-hour pass, Cost: $2
A 24-hour pass is available to all passengers of Iowa City Transit (ICT). The 24-hour pass costs $2, is good for 24 hours upon purchase, can be used for an unlimited number of rides during the 24-hour period, and is sold on ICT buses.
You must first inform the bus driver in order to purchase a 24-hour pass.
- Tell the driver you wish to purchase the pass.
- The driver will adjust the farebox accordingly and, when ready, will
- tell you to put your $2 into the farebox, and then
- your pass will be issued.
Iowa City Transit drivers cannot make change so have the exact fee ready when you go to purchase the 24-hour pass. If you put your money for the pass into the farebox before the driver is ready, the pass will not be issued.
10-ride pass, Cost: $8.50
This pass is good for a total of 10 rides to be used anytime during regular service hours. Discounted fare with this pass is 85 cents. Purchase at: Iowa City City Hall Cashier; Iowa City Parking, 335 Iowa Avenue; 1st Avenue Hy-Vee; Waterfront Hy-Vee; Hy-Vee Drug Store (Rochester/First Avenue) and North Dodge Hy-Vee.
31-Day adult pass, Cost: $32
Valid for 31 days of unlimited rides from the first time it is used. Purchase a pass anytime during the month and use it for a full month. Purchase at: Iowa City City Hall; Iowa City Parking, 335 Iowa Avenue; First Avenue Hy-Vee; Waterfront Hy-Vee; Hy-Vee Drug Store (Rochester/First Avenue) and North Dodge Hy-Vee.
31-Day youth pass, Cost: $27
Valid for 31 days of unlimited rides from the first time it is used. Purchase a pass anytime during the month and use it for a full month. Purchase at: Iowa City City Hall; Iowa City Parking, 335 Iowa Avenue; 1st Avenue Hy-Vee.
University of Iowa student U-Pass (12 months), Cost: $240 (prorated) or $168 is you don't have a University parking permit
Unlimited rides. Sold throughout the year (June 1 to May 31). Purchase pass at any time at prorated fee. Purchase at: UI Parking Office or at http://transportation.uiowa.edu.
Kirkwood semester pass, Cost: $100 (prorated)
Unlimited rides. Sold during Fall (Aug. 1 to Dec. 31) and Spring (Jan. 1 to May 31) terms. Purchase pass at any time at prorated fee. Purchase at Kirkwood Community College Bookstore. (Must show class schedule or ID).
Youth semester pass, Cost: $100 (prorated)
Unlimited rides. Sold during Fall (Aug. 1 to Dec. 31) and Spring (Jan. 1 to May 31) terms. Purchase pass at any time at prorated fee. Purchase at: City Hall Cashier or Iowa City Parking, 335 Iowa Avenue.
University of Iowa faculty/staff annual pass, Cost: $28 per month or $15 per month if you don't have a University parking permit
These passes are available to UI Faculty & Staff starting every Jan. 1, good for one year of unlimited rides. They are paid with a pre-tax payroll deduction at a rate of $28 per month. Purchase at UI Parking Office. If you do not have a University parking permit, the University subsidizes the pass to $15 per month, pre-tax.
Low-income, Cost: $27 per month
Contact Iowa City Transit at 319-356-5151 for eligibility criteria.
Field trip pass
Can be used by Iowa City Community Schools and also by area day care providers. This pass allows for a large group to ride the bus and be billed at a later date. Call 319-356-5151 for details.