Niagara Region Transit Fares and Transfers
Niagara College U-Pass
Niagara College has opted out of the U-Pass program. As of July 2, students are required to pay adult fares.
As an example, a rider can board a local bus in Niagara Falls, transfer to a Niagara Region Transit bus to get to St. Catharines, and then transfer to a St. Catharines Transit bus to complete their journey -- and all for just the one Regional fare.
This makes the Regional monthly pass an excellent choice as it eliminates the need to purchase passes from more than one transit agency.
Fare Schedule
| Category | Cash Fare | 10-ride Card | Monthly Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults (18 - 64) | $6 | $45 | $160 |
| Seniors (65+) | $5 | $40 | $130 |
| Youth (13 - 17 / high school students) (proof may be required) |
$5 | $40 | $130 |
| Children 12 and under | Free | ||
| Brock University students | UPass valid for fall semester (September to December). Students can use their student cards as the UPass. | ||
You can purchase transit passes online. Passes will be delivered to your mailing address (expect delays with delivery).
Buy a Pass
Passes are available for purchase at:
- St. Catharines Bus Terminal, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. (contactless fare payments is preferred)
- St. Catharines Transit Office, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (contactless fare payments is preferred)
- Welland Bus Terminal, Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Eligible Transit Systems for Transfers
Transfers can be used on:
- Niagara Region Transit
- NRT OnDemand
- Fort Erie Transit
- Niagara Falls Transit
- Port Colborne Transit
- St. Catharines Transit
- Welland Transit
- WEGO (Red and Blue Lines only)
Using a Transfer
Whether you're boarding a local bus or a Regional bus first, just follow these easy steps:
- Board the bus, pay the Regional fare and ask the driver for a transfer.
- Take your transfer ticket from the farebox and enjoy the ride
- When boarding the next bus, show your transfer ticket to the driver. If you're making a second transfer, keep your ticket. If not transferring, put it in the garbage at the front of the bus.
If you have a Niagara Region Transit monthly pass, you don't need to ask for a transfer.
Fort Erie - Niagara Falls Link
The Fort Erie - Niagara Falls Link is a $3.50 fare. If transferring to another Niagara Region Transit bus, it's a $6 fare, instead of $3.50.
Port Colborne - Welland Link
The Port Colborne - Welland Link is a $4 fare. If transferring to another Niagara Region Transit bus, it's a $6 fare, instead of $4.
CNIB Cardholders
Residents who are also CNIB cardholders may show their card and ride Niagara Region Transit for free. Residents may also transfer to any of the local transit services for free.
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