RTA
Howard, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County, MD

Pay for your RTA fare quickly and easily with your phone using the Token Transit service!

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How to Ride Transit Using Your Phone

  • Download your mobile app of choice from the options above
  • Purchase passes to use immediately or store them for future rides (note: an internet connection is required to purchase and activate a mobile pass)
  • As the bus approaches open your app and tap your pass to activate
  • Once onboard follow instructions in the app to validate your ticket

Send a Pass

Token Transit Send a Pass is an online pass purchasing portal for RTA. You can purchase a pass online and have it instantly sent to any rider you choose. You can now instantly deliver transit passes for your friends and family.

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Fares

Rider Descriptions

Name Description
General
General Student

ID Required

Any college/trade school student or non-HCPSS student currently enrolled in school. A valid student ID or proof of enrollment is required.
Student 2025-2026 Annual Pass

Fare Descriptions

Name Description
1 Way / 90 Minute Pass

Valid for multiple rides and transfers. Ticket will display for 90 minutes.
Day Pass

Day passes are valid until midnight.
Month Pass

Month passes are valid for 31 consecutive days after first use and expire at midnight on the 31st day.
Student Annual 2025 to 2026 - Middle/High School

Valid from August 18, 2025 through September 7, 2026. Students will need to reapply with RTA for this complimentary annual pass every year.
Student Annual 2025 to 2026 - Community College

Valid from August 18, 2025 through September 7, 2026. Students will need to reapply with RTA for this complimentary annual pass every year.

RTA Terms and Policies

Purchases made with Token Transit for RTA are subject to RTA terms and policies. For more information on these policies you may visit http://www.transitrta.com/ or contact RTA directly.