MMVTA Bus Fares, Passes & Tickets (effective 8/2/2010)
FARES
The MMVTA fares are setup into two categories. One is Full Fare and the other is Reduced or
Half Fare for Persons with Disabilities and MMVTA Student Fares. See the FAQ section for
more information regarding the Persons Disabilities and MMVTA Student Fares.
All fare is paid when boarding the vehicle via exact change or by showing a Monthly FLASH
Pass or giving the driver a trip ticket.
FULL FARE
Zone 1 - All 21 Mid Mon Valley Communities to Pittsburgh AND Pittsburgh and
Large Park & Ride to/from Cal U-
ONE way FULL price $3.50
10 Trip Ticket Book $32
Monthly FLASH Pass $112
Zone 2 Crookham/Finleyville to Pittsburgh-
ONE way FULL price $3
10 Trip Ticket Book $27
Monthly FLASH Pass $96
Zone 3 Allegheny County to Downtown Pittsburgh-
ONE way FULL price $2.50
10 Trip Ticket Book $23
Monthly FLASH Pass $80
Zone 4 is Castle Shannon after Connor Rd. to Downtown Pittsburgh - note there is no travel
in Zone 4 alone. All passengers must travel to or out of Zone 4. Last inbound/1st outbound stop
to/from Pittsburgh is 88 @ Connor Rd.
ALL other trips, on any MMVTA route excluding trips ending or starting in Downtown Pittsburgh-
ONE way FULL price $2
10 Trip Ticket Book $18
Monthly FLASH Pass $64
REDUCED FARE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES & STUDENTS WITH MMVTA STUDENT CARDS
Zone 1 - All 21 Mid Mon Valley Communities to Pittsburgh AND
Pittsburgh and Large Park & Ride to/from Cal U-
ONE way FULL price $1.75
10 Trip Ticket Book $16
Monthly FLASH Pass $56
Zone 2 Crookham/Finleyville to Pittsburgh-
ONE way FULL price $1.50
10 Trip Ticket Book $13.50
Monthly FLASH Pass $48
Zone 3 Allegheny County to Downtown Pittsburgh-
ONE way FULL price $1.25
10 Trip Ticket Book $11.50
Monthly FLASH Pass $40
Zone 4 is Castle Shannon after Connor Rd. to Downtown Pittsburgh - note there is no travel
in Zone 4 alone. All passengers must travel to or out of Zone 4. Last inbound/1st outbound stop
to/from Pittsburgh is 88 @ Connor Rd.
ALL other trips, on any MMVTA route excluding trips ending or starting in Downtown Pittsburgh:
ONE way FULL price $1
10 Trip Ticket Book $9
Monthly FLASH Pass $32
OTHER FARE INFORMATION
• Children 5 and under ride free
• Children 6-12 ride at half fare
• Persons 65+ ride free with a valid Free Transit Card
• Persons with disabilities and students (except for Cal U) ride at half fare with valid
Reduced Fare cards or Medicare Card
• Cal U students ride free when presenting a valid student CalCard
PASSES & TICKETS
The MMVTA offers monthly FLASH Passes that when purchased offers unlimited rides for one month from the zone purchased.
Zone 1 passes will give access from all 21 Mon Valley towns to Downtown Pittsburgh and ALL other areas the MMVTA
has service to and from unlimited for one calendar month.
Zone 2 passes will give access from Crookham and Finleyville to Downtown Pittsburgh and all areas between
unlimited for one calendar month.
Zone 3 passes will give access from all points in Allegheny County (starting in Library) MMVTA serves to Downtown
Pittsburgh and all areas between unlimited for one calendar month.
Valley/Other will give access to all areas the MMVTA serves EXCEPT for travel arriving and leaving Downtown Pittsburgh.
When purchasing The Monthly FLASH, riders receive a 20% discount on transportation when compared to paying
each time boarding the bus and paying the one way fare.
MMVTA also offers the 10 Trip Ticket Book. The book includes 10 one way tickets and are available for purchase
for all MMVTA zones. Each ticket is valid for one continuous trip from the Zone validated. When purchasing a
10 Trip Ticket Book, riders will receive a 10% discount on transportation when compared to paying each time boarding
the bus and paying the one way fare.
You can purchase your Monthly FLASH Pass or 10 Trip Book of Tickets several ways.
To speed your boarding we recommend the following:
- Online purchases by clicking here using a credit/debit card
- MMVTA accepts Mail Orders via personal check with name, address, phone number and driver's
license/state issued ID number. Click here for a Mail Order Form (PDF). Send completed Mail Order Form
with payment to: MMVTA, 1300 McKean Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022.
- Purchases at the Transit Center using cash, personal check (with ID), debit/ credit card or EBT card.
- Over the phone purchases with a credit/debit card (724-489-0880)
- NEW -MMVTA tickets and passes now available at the Port Authority Service Center on Smithfield St. in
Downtown Pittsburgh will begin. (Monthly Passe available for purchase 15th of current month to the 5th of validated
month 10 Trip Tickets have no purchase dates and can be purchased at any time)
PORT AUTHORITY SERVICE CENTER
534 Smithfield St.
Pittsburgh , PA. 15222
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Port Authority accepts the following payment options:
Cash ( US currency only)
Visa - credit only - no debit
MasterCard- credit only - no debit
Discovery - credit only - no debit
Corporate checks
Money orders ( from US banks)
Transit benefit checks / Commuter checks
Note : A receipt is issued with each purchase.
- The MMVTA Bus Garage in Donora the bus with exact change or credit
- Purchases can also be made on the bus from the driver (on board purchases to be phased out) with exact change
TRANSFERS
Transfers are only available when a passenger is changing routes to complete a trip. Transfers will not be issued for the same route.
When boarding the bus, riders are asked to tell the driver that they are changing routes to complete their trip. The passenger will pay the full fare to travel to their final destination and the driver will issue the rider a transfer.
For example: If you board the Valley 4 at the Highland Terrace and want to then board the Valley 1 to Wal Mart, you pay $2 full fare and ask the driver for a transfer. When you board the Valley 1 to Wal Mart, hand the driver your transfer slip as your payment
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I pay my fare when boarding the bus?
You can use cash or coins to pay the exact fare amount (our fareboxes don’t issue change).
I don’t want to pay each time I board the bus, but I know I will be on vacation for two weeks, and I don't want to lose value on a Monthly FLASH Pass. What should I do?
You can purchase the 10 Trip Ticket Book. It saves you money and does not expire. You can purchase your 10 Trip Ticket Books several ways. To speed your boarding we recommend the following:
- Online purchases by clicking here using a credit/debit card
- MMVTA accepts Mail Orders via personal check with name, address, phone number and driver's
license/state issued ID number. Click here for a Mail Order Form (PDF). Send completed Mail Order Form
with payment to: MMVTA, 1300 McKean Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022.
- Purchases at the Transit Center using cash, personal check (with ID), debit/ credit card or EBT card.
- Over the phone purchases with a credit/debit card (724-489-0880)
- NEW - Port Authority Service Center on Smithfield St. in Downtown Pittsburgh will begin selling MMVTA passes starting
8/15/10. (Available for purchase 15th of current month to the 5th of validated month)
- The MMVTA Bus Garage in Donora the bus with exact change or credit
- Purchases can also be made on the bus from the driver (on board purchases to be phased out) with exact change.
I have a Green Reduced Fare or a Medicare Card, can I purchase a Monthly FLASH Pass or 10 Trip Ticket Book?
Absolutely! You can purchase both types of multi-ride media. When purchasing either one, you will receive half off the total amount of the regular fare.
How do I use my Green Reduced Fare or Medicare Card to purchase passes or tickets?
Reduced Fare riders can purchase passes and tickets over the phone (724-489-0880) by providing the MMVTA staff member their name and credit/debit information or by clicking here. We also recommend purchases at the Transit Center for reduced fare riders. Purchases can also be made on the bus from the driver with exact change or at the bus garage.
I am 65. How much do I pay?
You pay absolutely nothing. Persons 65 or older automatically qualify for free transportation on any MMVTA bus. All you have to do is fill out a short application, show proof of age and receive a Free Transit Card. For more information CLICK HERE or call the MMVTA at 724-489-0880.
I am currently a Cal U student. Do I now have to pay to ride the bus?
No. Due to a partnership agreement with California University of Pennsylvania, all Cal U students ride MMVTA routes at no charge when presenting the drivers with a valid student CalCard.
I am not a Cal U student, but I attend the Western School in Downtown Pittsburgh is there any discount available?
Yes. All college, high school, or career school students are eligible for reduced fare on all MMVTA buses. To receive exactly half off of all multi ride media and one way fare, a student must register with the MMVTA and obtain a Student Reduced Fare Card.
For more information about student reduced fare CLICK HERE or call 724-489-0880.
