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RTD transit fares, tickets and payment
Published fare products, payment notes and official fare policy sources.
RTD ticket and payment guide
RTD standard fares are $2.75 for a 3-Hour Pass, $5.50 for a Day Pass, $10 for an Airport Day Pass and $88 for a Monthly Pass. Discount fares include airport travel. Youth aged 19 and under ride free under the agency’s eligibility rules. Airport upgrades and payment methods affect the fare you need; consult the official policy for your trip.
Policy reviewed October 23, 2026. Official fare policy ↗ · Official transfer rules ↗
Products below come from RTD’s official Fares v2 archive, downloaded October 23, 2026. Product names and prices describe published products, not a calculated fare quote. Reduced fares require eligibility.
| Published fare product | Price | Payment media in feed |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Hour Pass | USD 2.75 | Cash, MyRide App, MyRide Card, Paper Ticket |
| Day Pass | USD 5.50 | Cash, MyRide App, MyRide Card, Paper Ticket |
| Airport Day Pass | USD 10.00 | Cash, MyRide App, MyRide Card, Paper Ticket |
| Monthly Pass | USD 88.00 | Cash, MyRide App, MyRide Card, Paper Ticket |
| Free Transfer | USD 0.00 | Not specified |
| Free Metro Ride | USD 0.00 | Not specified |
| Free Mall Ride | USD 0.00 | Not specified |
| Airport Upgrade | USD 7.25 | Cash, MyRide App, MyRide Card, Paper Ticket |
| Local | USD 2.75 | Cash, MyRide App, MyRide Card, Paper Ticket |
Imported Oct 23, 2026 · 19:08 UTC · Service dates 2026-09-27 through 2027-01-02. See data status
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