Need to ride more than one bus or train to reach your destination? An interagency transfer (IAT) can help you get where you need to go! IATs are exclusively available on TAP, which allow for paperless transfers on Big Blue Bus (BBB), and all other TAP-participating agencies. IATs are valid two and a half (2.5) hours from the time of purchase and can be used to board one (1) additional Metro Bus, Metro Rail, or most other regional bus lines*.
From BBB to:
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Cost:
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| Big Blue Bus |
A single transfer is permitted from one Big Blue Bus to another within a two-hour (2) window, when using a TAP card or mobile ticket. |
Regular: Free
S/D/M: Free
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| Metro or Muni Bus* |
Use
your TAP card on the mobile validator or farebox on board. |
Regular: $0.50
S/D/M: $0.25
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| Metro Rail |
Use
your TAP card on the validator at your Metro Rail station. |
Regular: $0.50
S/D/M: $0.25 |
To BBB from:
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Cost:
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| Big Blue Bus |
A single transfer is permitted from one Big Blue Bus to another within a two-hour (2) window, when using a TAP card or mobile ticket. |
Regular: Free
S/D/M: Free
|
| Metro or Muni Bus* |
Use
your TAP card on the mobile validator on board. |
Regular: $0.50
S/D/M: $0.25
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| Metro Rail |
Use your TAP card on the mobile validator on board. |
Regular: $0.50
S/D/M: $0.25
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*Agencies offering IATs on TAP are listed here: taptogo.net/articles/en_US/Website_content/where-to-ride.
Tips about transfers on TAP:
- Sufficient
Stored Value must be loaded onto your TAP card to pay for the transfer fare.
- One
paid base fare allows you one single-use transfer.
- Transfers only cover the base fare and cannot be used
to pay for another transfer.
- You will be required to pay the full fare on the third
trip of your journey, or after the transfer has expired.
Read more about transferring between Big Blue Bus and the Metro Expo Line.