Fares - SW Transit (Bus Routes)
600, 686X**, 695, 698(C, T, U)
Peak (Monday - Friday, 6:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-6:30 PM)
- $3.25 Adults Ages 13-64
- $3.25 Youth Ages 6-12 & Seniors Ages 65+
- $1.00 Persons with disabilities
- FREE Youth Ages 5 & Under (w/paid fare - limit 3)
Non-Peak
- $2.50 Ages 13-64
- $1.00 Youth Ages 6-12 & Seniors Ages 65+
- $1.00 Persons with disabilities
- FREE Youth Ages 5 & Under (w/paid fare - limit 3)
Peak and Non-Peak Fares will be charged based on when you pay for your ride. If paying for a ride between 6:00 am and 9:00 am or 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, peak fares will apply.
686L**
- $2.00 Ages 13-64
- $1.00 Youth Ages 6-12 & Seniors Ages 65+
- $1.00 Persons with disabilities
- FREE Youth Ages 5 & Under (w/paid fare - limit 3)
How to Pay Your Fare
- Cash – Exact change only (bills or coins)
- Go-To Card
- Metropass – Issued by employers
- U-Pass – Issued by University of Minnesota
- College Pass – issued by colleges and universities
- Transfer from another bus or rail
- Transit Link transfer
- Free ride vouchers – SWT or Metro Transit
- SW Prime transfers*
*To align with transit best practices, we have updated our transfer processes. As of March 31, 2025, all riders need to pay for their first ride and will receive the second ride (transfer) free. When transferring from a SW Prime vehicle to a SW Transit bus, riders pay the SW Prime fee. When transferring from a SW Transit bus to a SW Prime vehicle, riders pay the SW Transit fee.
**Note: The currently accepted payment options for 686X and 686L are exact change, Go-To cards, and transfer tickets.