You can pay in cash on the bus. Please have the exact change. Drivers cannot make change. Ticket booklets, monthly passes, annual passes and discount passes/booklets can be purchased in-person at the ART Station at 49 Coxe Ave. by cash or credit card.
Standard Fares |
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Purchase Standard Fares |
Cost of Standard Fares |
Cash Fare | The cost of cash fare is $1.00 |
Ticket Booklet (11 Rides) | The cost of a ticket booklet is $9.00 |
Monthly Pass | The cost of a monthly pass is $20.00 |
Annual Pass | The cost of an annual pass is $220.00 |
Discount Fares |
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Purchase Discount Fares |
Cost of Discount Fares |
Discount Cash Fare | The cost of a discounted fare is $0.50 |
Discount Ticket Booklet (11 Rides) | The cost of a discounted ticket booklet is $4.50 |
Discount Monthly Pass | The cost of a discounted monthly pass is $10.00 |
Discount Annual Pass | The cost of a discounted annual pass is $110.00 |
Discount Fare Eligibility
- Seniors that are 65 years of age and older (photo I.D. required). Mountain Mobility offers further discounts to eligible seniors, call 828-250-6750, and select option 5.
- Individuals with disabilities, please See Discounted Bus Pass Guidelines. Complete Discounted Bus Pass Application to determine eligibility. Forms are also available at the ART station at 49 Coxe Ave.
- Medicare recipients (Medicare Card required)
- Students ages 6-19
Passport Program
The ART Passport Program allows businesses, private organizations, and public agencies to purchase annual passes for their employees/members at a discounted rate. Discount rates are determined by the number of passes being purchased; employers or organizations purchasing over 1,000 passes may enter into a direct contract with ART.
Fee Schedule
- 20 or more = 10%
- 50 or more = 15%
- 100 or more = 20%
- 500 or more = 25%
- 1,000 or more = direct contract
To receive partnership fares for your institution contact us at iRide or 828-232-4522.
Participating Organizations
- Buncombe County Employees – Ride free with valid employer I.D.
- City of Asheville Employees – Ride free with valid employer I.D.
- Grove Park Inn Employees – Ride free with valid employer I.D.
- UNCA Asheville students, staff, and faculty – Ride free with valid I.D.
Other Partnership Fares
- AB Tech offers discounted bus passes. See their public transportation page for details.