Fares
VCTC Intercity Transit Fares
Zone 1
Routes within Ventura County. Good on VCTC regular routes only.
Full fare $1.75
Reduced fare* $0.80
- Highway 101
- Highway 126
- East County
- Channel Islands
- Cross Country Limited
Zone 2
Coastal Express and Conejo Connection (55/55X). Good on all VCTC Intercounty routes.
Full fare $4.00
Reduced fare* $2.00
- Coastal Express
- Conejo Connection
A Zone 2 pass is also accepted on Zone 1 buses.
Cash fares shown. Please have your exact fare when boarding the bus. No change or fare credits are given.
*Reduced fare: seniors 65 years of age and over; Medicare or ADA cardholder.
Transfer Agreement
Transit operators across Ventura County accept each other’s transfers, for two buses traveling in the same direction. Most transfers are free.
What a transfer costs
| Transferring to | Cost |
|---|---|
| Gold Coast Transit District (fixed-route only) | Free |
| Moorpark City Transit | Free |
| Ojai Trolley | Free |
| Simi Valley Transit | Free |
| Thousand Oaks Transit | Free |
| Valley Express Fixed-Route | Free |
| Valley Express Dial-A-Ride | $0.50 |
| VCTC Intercity Zone 1 | Free |
| VCTC Intercity Zone 2 (Coastal Express and Conejo Connection) | $1.50 ($0.75 reduced) |
Pay any fee shown above when you board your second bus.
How to use a transfer
- Ask the driver for a transfer when you board your first bus. Drivers cannot issue one as you exit.
- Exit at your transfer point and wait for your second bus. Your transfer is valid for 120 minutes from the time it is issued.
- When your second bus arrives, insert your transfer into the farebox along with any fee you owe.
Paying with VCbuspass? Your transfer is applied automatically and no paper transfer is issued.
Transfer rules
- Transfer at the first point where your route meets the route you want.
- Transfers cannot be used for stopovers or for a return trip.
- Keep your transfer clean and presentable.
- Do not sell, trade, exchange, or give away a transfer.
If a dispute comes up, pay the full fare and let the Regional Transit Information Center know at 800.438.1112 or send us a message.
How to Pay
Learn more about all the ways to pay your fare here.
Youth Ride Free Program
The Youth Ride Free Promotional Program will allow youth 18 and under and those over 18 enrolled in high school to ride any public transit bus in Ventura County for free, anytime, anywhere. High school aged youth should be prepared to show ID to board for free.
Click Here for frequently asked questions about the Youth Ride Free Program
College Ride Program
The College Ride Program allows students enrolled at California Lutheran University, California State University Channel Islands, Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College, Santa Barbara City College, and the Ventura County Adult Education Consortium (VCAEC), including its member adult schools (Conejo Valley Adult School, Fillmore Adult School, Moorpark Adult School, Ojai Adult School, Oxnard Adult School, Santa Paula Adult School, Simi Institute, and Ventura Adult & Career Education), to ride any public transit bus in Ventura County (including VCTC’s Intercity Coastal Express) at no cost.
As part of the program, VCTC is implementing a new fare media called VCcollegepass, which will make riding transit simpler, faster, and more convenient for eligible college students by allowing them to board for free using a consistent and reliable pass. VCcollegepass is a dedicated college transit pass, available through a mobile application or tap card, that serves as proof of eligibility for free transit travel. VCcollegepass provides students with seamless access to transit across Ventura County while also supporting improved program monitoring, reporting, and data‑driven planning.
During the transition period, colleges that have not yet launched VCcollegepass will continue to use the existing flash pass until their official transition. During this interim period, students may board by showing valid school identification or by tapping the VCcollegepass (via mobile application or tap card), as applicable. Colleges will provide advance notice to students when the student ID “flash pass” will be phased out.
Learn how to get and use VCcollegepass:
Click here for frequently asked questions about the College Ride Program
Free Fare Days Program
The Free Fare Days Program will allow anyone to ride any bus service for free within Ventura County on the following days only:
- Clean Air Day – Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Transit Equity Day – Thursday, February 4, 2027
- Earth Day – Thursday, April 22, 2027
The program will run through June 2027. Veterans Day free rides are for eligible veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military. Valid ID forms include U.S. military ID, Common Access Card (CAC), Veterans Affairs (VA) card, veteran designation on a California driver’s license, DD214, and Retired Military ID. Veterans without proper ID are asked to share their branch, dates and location of service with the bus driver.
Click Here for frequently asked questions about the Free Fare Days Program
Terms and Conditions
VCTC is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged passes. Passes are not transferable or refundable. Pass not valid if mutilated. Treat passes like cash.