light-rail
Blue Line
SBLX Fares
VTA Fares Using Token Transit
| Fare Type | Adult 19–64 |
|---|---|
| Adult VTA 1-Day Pass | $7.50 |
| Adult VTA 3-Day Pass | $17.00 |
| Adult VTA 1-Day Pass — Pack of 2 | $15.00 |
| Adult VTA 3-Day Pass — Pack of 2 | $34.00 |
- All passes include unlimited FREE transfers within the VTA system. No additional discounts for Youths or Seniors. No refunds, per fare policy.
- 1-Day Passes are valid for use from February 1–10, 2026. Valid for unlimited rides on VTA Local Bus and Light Rail through the end of the service day.
- 3-Day Passes are valid for use from February 1–10, 2026. Valid for unlimited rides on VTA Local Bus and Light Rail for 3 days through the end of the 3rd service day of activation.
- Buses accept cash (exact fare) if not using Clipper.
- Light Rail Ticket Vending Machines accept cash or card for passes if not using Clipper.
Joint VTA / Caltrain
| Adult Caltrain and VTA SBLX 1-Day | $27.50 |
| Adult Caltrain and VTA SBLX 1-Day — Pack of 2 | $55.00 |
- All passes include unlimited FREE transfers within the VTA system. No additional discounts for Youths or Seniors. No refunds, per fare policy.
- Valid only on February 8, 2026 for rides on Caltrain and VTA Local Bus and Light Rail through the end of the service day.
Clipper
There are two ways you can set up a Clipper card:
Option 1 (Apple Wallet)
On your iPhone (watch the video – YouTube, opens in new window)
- Open the Wallet app and tap the plus (+) icon
- Select Transit Card
- Select Clipper card and tap Continue
- Select an amount and follow the prompts to complete purchase
Apple Watch
- Open the Wallet app on your Apple Watch
- Scroll down and tap Add Card
- Tap Transit Card or Previous Card
- Select Clipper card and tap Continue
- Choose an amount and tap Add Money
- Confirm your purchase
Option 2 (Google Wallet)
- Open the Google Wallet app
- Select + Add to Wallet
- Tap Transit Pass and select San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- Follow the on-screen instructions to add your Clipper card
VTA Fares Using Token Transit
| Fare Type | Adult 19–64 |
|---|---|
| Adult VTA 1-Day Pass | $7.50 |
| Adult VTA 3-Day Pass | $17.00 |
| Adult VTA 1-Day Pass — Pack of 2 | $15.00 |
| Adult VTA 3-Day Pass — Pack of 2 | $34.00 |
- All passes include unlimited FREE transfers within the VTA system. No additional discounts for Youths or Seniors. No refunds, per fare policy.
- 1-Day Passes are valid for use from February 1–10, 2026. Valid for unlimited rides on VTA Local Bus and Light Rail through the end of the service day.
- 3-Day Passes are valid for use from February 1–10, 2026. Valid for unlimited rides on VTA Local Bus and Light Rail for 3 days through the end of the 3rd service day of activation.
- Buses accept cash (exact fare) if not using Clipper.
- Light Rail Ticket Vending Machines accept cash or card for passes if not using Clipper.
Joint VTA / Caltrain
| Adult Caltrain and VTA SBLX 1-Day | $27.50 |
| Adult Caltrain and VTA SBLX 1-Day — Pack of 2 | $55.00 |
- All passes include unlimited FREE transfers within the VTA system. No additional discounts for Youths or Seniors. No refunds, per fare policy.
- Valid only on February 8, 2026 for rides on Caltrain and VTA Local Bus and Light Rail through the end of the service day.
Clipper
There are two ways you can set up a Clipper card:
Option 1 (Apple Wallet)
On your iPhone (watch the video – YouTube, opens in new window)
- Open the Wallet app and tap the plus (+) icon
- Select Transit Card
- Select Clipper card and tap Continue
- Select an amount and follow the prompts to complete purchase
Apple Watch
- Open the Wallet app on your Apple Watch
- Scroll down and tap Add Card
- Tap Transit Card or Previous Card
- Select Clipper card and tap Continue
- Choose an amount and tap Add Money
- Confirm your purchase
Option 2 (Google Wallet)
- Open the Google Wallet app
- Select + Add to Wallet
- Tap Transit Pass and select San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- Follow the on-screen instructions to add your Clipper card
Pay for your Fare
Download the Clipper mobile payment app and load cash value on to a virtual Clipper card. Each rider must have their own Clipper Card.
Get a Clipper card from any Clipper card retail location, including VTA's Downtown office (Clipper for youth & seniors)