Seniors
Discounted Fares for Seniors
SamTrans offers an Eligible Discount fare for passengers 65 years old and better, which applies to cash fares, Clipper cards or the free SamTrans Mobile ticketing app. Clipper cards are free for seniors. Learn more about fares
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Local Fare |
Express Fare |
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| Cash or Mobile# | Clipper# | Day Pass (Cash or Mobile) | Monthly Pass (Clipper) |
Cash or Mobile# | Clipper# | Monthly Pass (Clipper) | |
| Eligible Discount** (Senior / Disabled / Medicare cardholder) |
$1.10 | $1.00 | $2.00 | $27.00 | $2.25 | $2.00 | N/A |
** Seniors (65 years or older) and passengers with disabilities who present a Regional Transit Connection Discount Card, a current Disabled Placard Identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, a valid transit discount card issued by another California transit agency which is equivalent to the RTCDC or those who are Medicare cardholders may ride for a discounted fare.
Learn to Ride Transit
Travel Training with Mobility Ambassadors
A Mobility Ambassador can help you learn how to ride and plan trips on the bus, train and other transit options, find a driver safety class, and learn about the many options available to get you around.
Plan Your Trip
- Read routes and schedules
- Get to and from your bus stop
- Locate and transfer to other buses
Pay Fare
- Pay fares
- Purchase passes
Get Mobility Assistance
- Get on and off the bus safely
- Use the lift or ramp to board
- Position your mobility device
For information call 1-800-660-4287
Resources
Peninsula Rides
Peninsula Rides provides information about transportation options to people with mobility challenges so they can get around in and beyond San Mateo County.
Senior Mobility Guide
The Senior Mobility Guide is a brochure that provides information about transportation options for older people in San Mateo County. The Guide includes information about driver safety, shuttles, public transportation, walking, and other mobility topics.
This Mobility Guide is available for download below.
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Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about the Senior Mobility Ambassador Program, to schedule an appointment with a Senior Mobility Ambassador, or to become a volunteer, contact us at 1-800-660-4287.