Pay fares with cash and coins.

Regular Fare: $2.00 per boarding
Free Transfers: Not included – each boarding requires a new payment
Exact Fare Required: Bus operators do not provide change
Accepted Payments: All coins (except pennies) and bills $10 and under

Cash is available for riders who prefer to pay onboard. Cash is limited to single rides only and does not include free transfers or fare capping.

Cash is available for riders who prefer to pay onboard. Cash is limited to single rides only and does not include free transfers or fare capping.

Paying Cash on Board

Note: Best Fare Guarantee is not supported for daily or monthly rides.

You’ll need to pay exact fare per boarding
Cash fares don't benefit from automatic fare capping, which helps you save when you ride frequently
To get the best fare, consider using a Wave Card, the Wave Mobile App, or a Contactless Payment

Tip: Up to three young children (age 5 and under) may ride free with each fare-paying rider

New to Wave? Follow our step-by-step guide to start riding.