** Exact fare required on all buses. No change made.
Fares and Passes
MAX transit offers a variety of different types of tickets and passes to meet any rider's needs. From one time tickets to monthly passes you are sure to find an option that best meets your transit needs!
| One Way Pass | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult | 1.25 |
| Children 0-5 years | FREE |
| Children 6-18 years | 0.80 |
| Student (Grades 1st – 12th with valid ID) | 0.80 |
| *Persons with disabilities, Seniors 62+ with valid ID, Military ID, or Medicare Card | 0.60 |
| Magic City Connector - One Way | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult | 0.25 |
| *Persons with disabilities, Seniors 62+ with valid ID, Military ID, or Medicare Card | 0.10 |
| All Day Pass | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult | 3.00 |
| Student (Grades 1st – 12th with valid ID) | 1.50 |
| *Persons with disabilities, Seniors 62+ with valid ID, Military ID, or Medicare Card | 1.50 |
| Two Hour Pass | Fee |
|---|---|
| All | 1.50 |
| Monthly Pass | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult | 44.00 |
| Student – September-May (5-18 years) | 25.00 |
| Student – June-August (5-18 years) | 12.00 |
| Paratransit – Certified Paratransit riders with valid ID | 80.00 |
| Access Pass – Monthly (31 days) | Fee |
|---|---|
| *Persons with disabilities, Seniors 62+ with valid ID, Military ID, or Medicare Card | 21.00 |
| U-Pass Monthly | Fee |
|---|---|
| College students with valid ID | 36.00 |
| Corporate Plus Program | |
|---|---|
| Organizations and individuals who wish to purchase 20 or more passes may receive a 5% discount on total purchase |
*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.
Passes may be purchased at Central Station
1701 Morris Avenue,
Birmingham, AL 35203.
205-521-0161
Hours of Operation:
Monday- Friday: 5:30am - 9pm CST
Saturday: 6am - 9pm CST
Sunday: Closed
Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Reduced Fare Program (Access Badge)
For People with Disabilities, Veterans, and Senior Citizens
Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) has set forth standards for a Reduced Fare Program that will allow individuals 62 and over, individuals under the age of 62 with a Medicare card, Veterans with a card, or individuals with disabilities to receive a reduced fixed route fare. In order to minimize the process, BJCTA offers an Access Badge to riders at no cost. Replacement of lost or stolen Access Badges can be re-issued for a $5 fee. With an Access Badge:
- Riders may show badge to driver and will then be permitted to pay half fare when boarding fixed-route transit services; or
- Riders may purchase access passes at Central Station, 1701 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203.
Qualifying for Half Fare Discount
Senior citizens (age 62 and over), persons with disabilities, or Medicare Cardholders must present one of the following valid forms of identification to be eligible for reduced fares on BJCTA’s fixed route transit services:
- BJCTA Access Badge
- Medicare Card (Red White and Blue Card) with valid photo identification
- Veterans
Valid forms of photo identification include
- State-issued driver’s license
- State-issued identification card
- Non-expired passport
All eligible riders can receive an Access Pass ID at no cost from BJCTA, 1801 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens (aged 62 and older)
Senior citizens qualify for reduced fares on fixed route transit services.
Senior citizens may receive an Access Pass or Access Badge by presenting a valid photo ID card (driver's license, non-driver's ID) that shows their date of birth.
If visiting the area, senior citizens qualify for the reduced bus fare by showing a valid photo ID that includes their date of birth and address. A bus pass may also be purchased from Central Station, 1701 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203 with a valid ID.
Veterans
Veterans with a Veterans ID qualify for reduced fares on BJCTA’s fixed route transit services. Veterans must present ID card when boarding or purchasing passes from Central Station, 1701 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203.
If you have a Medicare Card (Red, White, and Blue)
Persons with a Medicare card qualifying for reduced fares on BJCTA’s fixed route services. A Person must present card and a valid photo ID (driver’s license, non-driver’s ID) when boarding or purchasing passes from Central Station, 1701 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203.