Fares and Passes
MAX Transit offers a variety of tickets and passes to meet any rider's needs. From one-time tickets to monthly passes, you can find an option that best meets your transit needs!
• One-way bus tickets are sold on buses only and require an exact fare.
• Passes can be purchased at the transit centers in advance or on the buses. The exact fare is required if purchased on buses.
On-Demand is not included on passes.
• On-Demand microtransit one-way tickets are purchased through the Birmingham On-Demand app.
| Max Fixed Route One-Way | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult | 1.50 |
| Children 0-5 years | FREE |
| Student (Grades 1st – 12th with valid ID) | 1.00 |
| *Persons with disabilities, Seniors 62+ with valid ID, Military ID, or Medicare Card | 0.75 |
| Magic City Connector One-Way | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult | 0.30 |
| *Persons with disabilities, Seniors 62+ with valid ID, Military ID, or Medicare Card | 0.15 |
| Birmingham Xpress | Fee |
|---|---|
| Currently complimentary courtesy of the City of Birmingham. | -- |
| Max On-Demand One-Way | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult | 1.50 |
| *Accompanying passengers | 0.75each |
| Two-Hour Pass (excludes Max On-Demand) | Fee |
|---|---|
| All | 2.00 |
| All Day Pass (excludes Max On-Demand) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult | 3.50 |
| Student (Grades 1st – 12th with valid ID) | 2.00 |
| *Persons with disabilities, Seniors 62+ with valid ID, Military ID, or Medicare Card | 2.00 |
| Two-Week Pass (excludes Max On-Demand) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult | 26.50 |
| Student (Grade 1st- 12th) Valid ID | 15.00 |
| * Persons with disabilities, Seniors 62+ with Valid ID, Military ID, or Medicare Card | 12.50 |
| Monthly Pass (excludes Max On-Demand) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult | 53.00 |
| Student (Grade 1st- 12th) Valid ID | 30.00 |
| Access Pass (excludes Max On-Demand) | Fee |
|---|---|
| *Persons with disabilities, Seniors 62+ with valid ID, Military ID, or Medicare Card | 25.00 |
| Certified Paratransit Riders (excludes Max On-Demand) (Valid ID) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monthly | 80.00 |
| Paratransit One Way | 2.00 |
| Paratransit Ticket Book (10 Tickets) | 20.00 |
| U-Pass Monthly (excludes Max On-Demand) | Fee |
|---|---|
| College students with valid ID | 40.00 |
*Senior citizens age 62 or older, persons with disabilities, and Medicare card holders ride half fare. Must show valid state or veterans ID or Medicare card.
Certified Paratransit riders with valid ID may ride Fixed-Route services at no cost.