Do you need exact change for Septa? Bus fare is $2 per ride; $1 per transfer if you have a SEPTA Key card. If you 're paying cash, the cost is $2.50 and you must have exact change - the Bus Operator cannot make change .
Does septa have a senior fare?
Today, Senior Citizens (65 years old or older) travel FREE on ALL SEPTA Transit routes (bus, trolley, trackless trolley, and Market Frankford, Broad Street, and Norristown High Speed Lines). The Senior fare for Regional Rail has been eliminated for destinations in PA.
How much does it cost to transfer between SEPTA Routes?
Please note that the cost of each trip on SEPTA using the FREEDOM SHARE Card, including transfers, is $2.00-PATCO customers who frequently transfer between SEPTA routes can purchase a Key Card and pay for their travel using Travel Wallet funds. The Key Card is the only option that offers the $1.00 transfer fare when tapping for a valid transfer.
Who do I contact for questions about the septa reduced fare program?
If you have questions about the SEPTA Reduced Fare program or the SEPTA Key Reduced Fare Card, please call CCT Customer Service at 215-580-7145. How can I apply to get a SEPTA Key Reduced Fare Card?
How many bus routes does SEPTA operate?
SEPTA operates over 120 Bus Routes with most routes in the City of Philadelphia proper.
Is cash accepted on SEPTA?
No problem! Cash is accepted onboard surface vehicles and Quick Trips can be purchased at Subway/Elevated station kiosks. A Quick Trip is a single trip ride purchased from Station Fare Kiosks on the Broad Street, Market/Frankford, Norristown High Speed Lines, and select Trolley stations.
How do transfers work with SEPTA Key?
Customers who use Travel Wallet on SEPTA Key get one free transfer per transit trip - resulting in a savings of $1. The free transfer also applies to customers using a SEPTA Key Reduced Fare Card. There's also an extended transfer time-frame.
What happens if I don't tap out SEPTA Key card?
If you fail to tap in or tap out, the system won't know how far you actually travelled, and you'll automatically be charged the most expensive SEPTA fare (equivalent to a trip from Zone 4 to Center City), which on a weekday would equal $6.75.
Do SEPTA still take tokens?
Tokens will still be accepted to pay for a single ride on any Transit vehicle with a farebox (buses, trolleys) or you can use a Token at a Fare Kiosk to buy a Quick Trip for a single ride on the Market Frankford, Broad Street, or Norristown High Speed Lines.
Can I transfer money from one SEPTA Key card to another?
If you have a registered SEPTA Key card, you can move funds and passes to a new card online at septakey.org. It just takes a few clicks and all passes and Travel Wallet balances will transfer to your new card.
Can I use my SEPTA Key card at the ATM?
The Instant Plus Card has additional capabilities of cash reload and ATM withdrawals. To request an Instant Plus SEPTA Key Prepaid Mastercard, you must contact Customer Service at 1-855-567-3782.
How much is a weekly TransPass in Philadelphia?
$25.50Weekly TransPass | $25.50 Sale of a Weekly TransPass begins Wednesday of the previous week through Tuesday of the valid week.
How much is the bus fare in Philadelphia?
Bus fare is $2 per ride; your first transfer is free, $1 for your next transfer if you have a SEPTA Key card. If you're paying cash, the cost is $2.50 and you must have exact change - the Bus Operator cannot make change.
What is SEPTA quick trip?
The newest feature of the SEPTA Key program - Quick Trips - are available now to purchase from Station Fare Kiosks. A Quick Trip is a single ride fare, for one (1) person, (no transfers) that can be used for travel from Market-Frankford and Broad Street/Broad Ridge Spur Line Stations where it is purchased.
Are SEPTA tokens worth anything?
Tokens, which get riders a trip on subways, buses, and trolleys in the city, are worth $2 each. SEPTA has been using them since 1968, and they've been part of the city through the transit operators that preceded SEPTA as far back as the 19th century.
How much is a pack of SEPTA tokens?
A 2-pack costs $3.10. A 5-pack costs $7.75. A 10-pack costs $15.50. As a general rule, this is not a big problem, since odds are if you are taking SEPTA somewhere, you will need a pair of tokens- one for the way there, and one for the way back.
Where can I buy SEPTA tokens near me?
Token Vending Machine LocationsMarket-Frankford Line. Frankford Transportation Center | Bridge St. & Frankford Ave. ... Broad Street Line. Fern Rock | 10th & Grange Sts., Station Entrance. Mon-Sun 5:00am-12:30am. ... Other Locations. Drexel University, Creese Center | 32nd & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia.
How long is a Septa card good for?
Your SEPTA Key is valid for up to 3 years from the date of purchase, as indicated by the expiration date on the front of the Card. During that time, you can load/reload your SEPTA fares to the same Card - making Key convenient and sustainable.
How much does a Septa key card cost?
How much does it cost to buy a SEPTA Key Card? Effective May 4, 2018, the cost to purchase a Key Card is $4.95. If you Register your Card within 30 days of the purchase date, the $4.95 purchase fee will automatically be applied to the Card Travel Wallet (only valid for Cards purchased on or after May 4, 2018).
Can you punch holes in a SEPTA card?
No, if you punch a hole you will damage the chip and antenna embedded inside the plastic and the Card will not work. Unlike the old SEPTA Passes, the new Key Card doesn't have to make direct contact with the Validator to be read, so you can keep the Card in any non-blocking RFID case/wallet/sleeve.
Can you use a Septa card for a week?
No. The SEPTA Key Card provides the same fare payment options and discounts that have been offered on our legacy system - Weekly/Monthly/One Day Passes as well as Transfers. Instead of each fare being an individual product, you can load or reload more than one product all on one Card. This flexibility lets you customize your SEPTA fare to match your travel needs. If you usually purchase a Monthly Pass but have plans for an extended vacation or business trip during the upcoming month, you can easily change your SEPTA Key Card into a Weekly Pass or add money to the Travel Wallet to cover the days you know you'll be traveling; when you return you can easily go back to buying a Monthly Pass.
