Contents
- 1 Can you pay for CTA bus with phone?
- 2 How much is bus fare on CTA?
- 3 How do I pay CTA by phone?
- 4 Can I pay with card on bus?
- 5 Can you use Google pay on buses?
- 6 How do I pay CTA on iPhone?
- 7 Can you buy a train ticket with cash?
- 8 How do you use the CTA bus?
- 9 Can you use cash on Pace bus?
- 10 Does CTA take debit cards?
- 11 Can I use my Ventra card on my phone?
- 12 How do you pay on a bus?
- 13 How much does contactless cost on bus?
- 14 Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?
Can you pay for CTA bus with phone?
The CTA, Metra, and Pace have announced a new app that will allow riders to pay for fares on all three systems using their mobile devices.
How much is bus fare on CTA?
Fare chart
| BASE/REGULAR FARES (as deducted from transit value in a Ventra transit account) | Full | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| ‘L’ train fare | $2.50 * | $1.25 |
| Bus fare | 2.25 | 1.10 |
| Transfer(up to 2 additional rides within 2 hrs) | .25 | .15 |
| PASSES (load onto Ventra transit account) | Full | Reduced |
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How do I pay CTA by phone?
You can quickly pay for rides on CTA and Pace with Ventra Card on Google Pay. Simply ‘wake up’ your Android device and then tap-and-go to pay for rides using transit value and passes. No need to carry a card, open an app or unlock your phone — it’s that easy!
Can I pay with card on bus?
Contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for bus travel without needing cash. Look for the contactless symbol on your credit, debit or pre-paid cards. Most new cards are issued with this feature, however, if you’re not sure whether your card is contactless enabled please check with your bank or card issuer.
Can you use Google pay on buses?
Google Pay is accepted across all TfL services, from the London Underground to buses, trams, and beyond.
How do I pay CTA on iPhone?
New Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch lets you pay by simply tapping your device. The Ventra Card on iPhone and iWatch. Today the CTA and Pace announced a convenient contactless way to use the Ventra card system, launching the Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch fare payment option.
Can you buy a train ticket with cash?
You can buy tickets and Oyster cards online and from places across London. Many Tube and DLR stations don’t accept cash and only accept card payments at ticket machines to top up or buy tickets.
How do you use the CTA bus?
How-to: Riding the bus
- Find your bus stop and wait near the sign. Bus stops are usually located one or two blocks apart.
- Check the destination sign as the bus approaches (or read the one on the side when it stops).
- Ride.
Can you use cash on Pace bus?
CTA and Pace Cash is accepted on buses, no transfers are issued when paying in cash.
Does CTA take debit cards?
CTA patrons will simply “tap” their contactless credit, debit and bank cards or CTA -branded prepaid cards on a card reader to board trains and buses. Those without credit cards or debit cards will be able to purchase prepaid contactless cards at over 1,000 new locations, and cash fares will still be accepted on buses.
Can I use my Ventra card on my phone?
Yes! Ventra is designed to accept a digital Ventra Card on your Android smartphone, iPhone or Apple Watch. The Ventra Card on Google Pay, iPhone and Apple Watch brings all the features of Ventra Cards straight to your phone or watch.
How do you pay on a bus?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
How much does contactless cost on bus?
A pay as you go adult fare is £1.55 with a contactless payment, Oyster, or Visitor Oyster card. If you make another bus or tram journey within an hour of touching in on a bus or tram, your second journey will be free. UK issued contactless payment cards are accepted, just look out for the contactless symbol.
Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?
It’s publicised that if you use contactless to pay for travel in London, it’s the same price as using an Oyster card. Of course, if you have a railcard discount (or similar) applied to your Oyster, that will always be cheaper than contactless. Discounts cannot be applied to contactless payment cards.