UTA Fares

November 1, 2009 Fare Changes

Fare Types: Local | Premium | Promotional/Seasonal | Paratransit | Tokens | Fuel Surcharge

*Note: FrontRunner and MAX ticket vending machines accept cash and major credit and debit cards. TRAX ticket vending machines accept cash only.

Local Fares (Local bus and TRAX):

One-way Fare $2.00
The Adult One-way Fare cash payment is good on local buses and TRAX. This fare applies to passengers ages 6-64. Two children ages 5 and younger who are accompanied by a fare-paying adult can ride free. Additional fare will be required on express and premium services, including FrontRunner commuter rail.

Day Pass $5.00
A day pass is available for both TRAX and local bus. For trips beginning on a bus, day passes must be pre-purchased at selected UTA Pass Sales Outlets. This day pass will be validated by the bus operator at the time of use. Each validated pass will then be good for unlimited use on bus and TRAX for that day. For trips beginning on TRAX, day passes must be purchased at a ticket vending machine.* These machines are located at all TRAX stations. At the time of purchase, each ticket will be validated by the ticket vending machine and can be used for unlimited rides on bus and TRAX for that day.

Roundtrip (TRAX only) $4.00
A roundtrip pass is available for TRAX only. This fare is good for one roundtrip ride on TRAX. The roundtrip pass can only be purchased at a ticket vending machine.* These machines are located at all TRAX stations. At the time of purchase, each will be validated by the ticket vending machine and can be used for one roundtrip travel on TRAX for that day.

Adult Monthly Pass $67.00
The Adult Monthly Pass is good for unlimited travel on local buses and TRAX for one calendar month. This fare applies to passengers ages 18-64. Two children ages 5 and younger may accompany a passenger with a monthly pass. Additional fare will be required on express and premium services, including FrontRunner commuter rail. This pass is available at select UTA Pass Sales Outlets and on this website. Individuals who purchase an Adult Monthly Pass using a State of Utah-issued Horizon Card with cash value may do so at a discount of up to 16%.

Senior and Reduced One-way Fare $1.00
The Senior and Reduced One-way Fare cash payment is good on local buses and TRAX. This fare applies to passengers ages 65 and older, valid Medicare card holders and persons with disabilities who have been pre-qualified by UTA. For information on qualifying for a reduced fare, contact (801) RIDE-UTA.

Senior and Reduced Fare Monthly Pass $33.50
The Senior and Reduced Fare Monthly Pass is good for unlimited travel on local buses and TRAX for one calendar month. This fare applies to passengers ages 65 and older, valid Medicare card holders and persons with disabilities who have been pre-qualified by UTA. For information on qualifying for a reduced fare, contact (801) RIDE-UTA. This pass is available at select UTA Pass Sales Outlets and on this website.

Student Monthly Pass $49.75
The Student Monthly Pass is good for unlimited travel on local buses and TRAX for one calendar month. This fare applies to full or part-time students 17 and older attending an established school. Students must carry their student ID with them when using this pass. Additional fare will be required on express and premium services, including FrontRunner. This pass can only be purchased at participating schools.

Minor Monthly Pass $49.75
The Minor Monthly Pass is good for unlimited travel on local buses and TRAX for one calendar month. This fare applies to passengers ages 6-17 or still attending high school. Additional fare will be required on express and premium services, including FrontRunner. This pass is available at select UTA Pass Sales Outlets and on this website.

Route Deviation Punch Pass $10.00
The Route Deviation Punch Pass is valid for 10 Deviations on flex routes. Flex route numbers all begin with “F”. Flex routes may deviate up to ¾ of a mile depending on the route for pre-scheduled riders. Deviation requests may be made from 2 hours up to 7 days before the needed trip. Deviations may be scheduled by calling 801-287-7433.

Premium Fares (Express buses and FrontRunner, includes local bus and TRAX):

Premium Express One-way Fare $4.50
The Premium Express One-way Fare cash payment is good on all buses and TRAX. This fare applies to passengers ages 6-64. Premium and express service have direct routing, faster travel time, inter-county travel and other relevant factors. These routes typically travel on the freeway and connect different cities. For FrontRunner fares, see below.

Premium Senior and Reduced One-way Fare $2.25
The Premium Senior and Reduced One-way Fare cash payment is good on all buses and TRAX. This fare applies to passengers aged 65 and older. Premium and express service have direct routing, faster travel time, inter-county travel and other relevant factors. These routes typically travel on the freeway and connect different cities. For FrontRunner fares, see below.

Premium Express Monthly Pass $162.00 (includes FrontRunner)
The Premium Express Monthly Pass is good for unlimited travel on all buses, TRAX, and FrontRunner commuter rail for one calendar month. This fare applies to passengers ages 6-64. Two children ages 5 and younger may accompany a passenger with a monthly pass. This pass is available at select UTA Pass Sales Outlets and on this website.

Premium Express Senior and Reduced Fare Monthly Pass $81.00
The Premium Express Senior and Reduced Fare Monthly Pass is good for unlimited travel on all buses, TRAX, and FrontRunner commuter rail for one calendar month. This fare applies to passengers ages 65 and older, valid Medicare card holders and persons with disabilities who have been pre-qualified by UTA. For information on qualifying for a reduced fare, contact (801) RIDE-UTA. This pass is available at UTA offices, FrontRunner ticket vending machines* and on this website.

FrontRunner One-way Fare $2.00 - $5.00 (distance-based)
The FrontRunner One-way Fare cash payment is good on FrontRunner commuter rail with transfer to all buses and TRAX for two hours from the time of purchase. The fare applies to passengers ages 6-64. This fare is distance based with a base fare of $2.00 for travel to one station plus $0.50 for each additional station. The maximum fare from Pleasant View to Salt Lake City is $5.00 one way. Purchase FrontRunner one-way fare prior to boarding at a ticket vending machine.

FrontRunner Senior and Reduced One-way Fare $1.00 - $2.50
The FrontRunner Senior and Reduced One-way Fare cash payment is good on FrontRunner commuter rail with transfer to all buses and TRAX for two hours from the time of purchase. This fare applies to passengers ages 65 and older, valid Medicare card holders and persons with disabilities who have been pre-qualified by UTA. For information on qualifying for a reduced fare, contact (801) RIDE-UTA. This fare is distance based with a base fare of $1.00 for travel to one station plus $0.25 for each additional station. The maximum reduced fare from Pleasant View to Salt Lake City is $2.50 one way. Purchase FrontRunner senior and reduced one-way fare prior to boarding at a ticket vending machine.

Individual Monthly Upgrade for Pass Holders $95.00
The Individual Monthly Upgrade when presented with an ECO/Ed/Med Pass is good for unlimited travel on all buses including Express buses, FrontRunner, and TRAX for one calendar month. Upgrade passes are only available on-line, at UTA Ticket Information Center (TIC) pass outlets or some employers. This pass is available at select UTA Pass Sales Outlets and on this website.

Promotional/Seasonal:

Group Pass $12.00
Effective November 1, 2009, the Group Pass now allows up to four riders, of all ages, to travel on FrontRunner, TRAX and bus for only $12. This pass is available for purchase at FrontRunner ticket vending machines, online, and at Customer Service centers. A group pass must be purchased in advance for trips beginning on a bus. The bus operator will then validate the pass for the date of service. If your group is starting their trip on TRAX or Frontrunner, group passes must be purchased from vending machines on the platform on the day your group is traveling. This pass will be validated by the the FrontRunner and TRAX ticket vending machines and will expire the day of purchase. This pass is valid any day or time that service is available. Sunday service is not available on Frontrunner.

Summer Youth Pass $99.50
The Summer Youth Pass is available for riders between the ages of 6 and 17 at the time of purchase. The pass is valid June 1 through August 31, 2009 on bus, TRAX and FrontRunner. Summer Youth Passes can be purchased at any outlet currently selling Minor Monthly Passes. This pass is available at select UTA Pass Sales Outlets and on this website.

One-way Fare / Ski Day Pass $3.50 / $7.00
The Ski Day Pass and One-way Fares are seasonal. The Ski Day Pass is valid for unlimited travel on ski buses and TRAX. The one-way cash fare is valid for travel on ski bus service to participating resorts. This pass is available at select UTA Pass Sales Outlets and on this website. Fares listed are for the 2009-2010 ski season.

Senior and Reduced One-way Fare / Ski Day Pass $1.75
The Senior and Reduced Ski Day Pass and One-way Fares are seasonal. The Senior and Reduced Ski Day Pass is valid for unlimited travel on ski buses and TRAX. The one-way cash fare is valid for travel on ski bus service to participating resorts. Fares listed are for the 2009-2010 ski season.

Intra-canyon Ski Shuttle One-way Fare $1.75
The canyon Ski Shuttle Pass is seasonal with ski service. The pass is valid for one-way travel between Brighton and Solitude ski resorts.

Paratransit:

Paratransit One-way Fare $2.50
The Paratransit One-way Fare is valid for one-way, curb-to-curb travel on Paratransit service. Passengers must be pre-qualified by UTA to use Paratransit service. For information on qualifying for Paratransit, contact (801) RIDE-UTA.

Paratransit 10 Ride Punch Card $25.00
The Paratransit Punch Card is valid for 10 rides on Paratransit services. The punch card has no expiration date. The value of each punch is $2.50.This pass is available at select UTA Pass Sales Outlets and on this website.

Tokens:

Token 10 Pack $17.75
Each token can be used as valid fare payment (full or partial depending on the service used) for one-way travel on all buses. A token must be placed in the fare payment box on a bus to be valid. A transfer may be issued for use on TRAX. Tokens may no longer be used in the ticket vending machines. One token equals the full fare for local bus or TRAX. On express buses, each token has a partial fare value of $2.00 (e.g. two tokens = $4.00 + $0.50 cash = one $4.50 express bus fare; or two tokens = $4.00). Tokens 10 Packs for $17.75 are available for purchase at select UTA Pass Sales Outlets.

Fuel Surcharge:

On or about May 28, 2008, UTA's Board of Trustees adopted a Fuel Surcharge Program to help offset fluctuating fuel costs. This program allows UTA's General Manager to impose a fuel surcharge to patrons and contract holders to assist the agency with its efforts to preserve service when fuel costs are rising. To read more about the Program, click here.

Fuel Surcharge Frequently Asked Questions

Fuel Surcharge Matrix A

Fuel Surcharge Matrix B

Fuel Surcharge Matrix C

Fuel Surcharge Matrix D

United States Department of Energy Web Site for the weekly average diesel price

    *Note: FrontRunner ticket vending machines accept cash and all major credit and debit cards. TRAX ticket vending machines accept cash only; they do not accept credit or debit cards.

    **Also note:The FrontRunner Round Trip ticket is considered valid fare for Bus and TRAX. The TRAX Round Trip ticket, however, is NOT considered fare for the bus and FrontRunner. This type of fare is good only on TRAX.