Departments

Bus Fares and Ticket Outlets

Last Modified: December 23, 2011

Fare Explanation
The 5 day pass is valid for 5 days from the first use on the CAT bus. Passes do not begin to lose value until they are validated on the CAT bus. The $25 value pass is valid for the purchase of 25 one way trips not requiring a transfer.

Fare Type FullFare Reduced Fare*
Single Trip Cash** $1.00 $0.50
Local Day Pass $2.00 $1.00
5 Day Pass $8.50 $4.25
31 Day Pass $36.00 $15.00
Children 12 & under Free Free
Seniors 65 & over Free Free


**No Transfers Issued

  • Stored Value Card (Card has $25.00 Value) is $20.00
  • The purchase of 6 or more Day Passes is 15% off.

*Available to persons with disabilities.

    • When paying reduced fare/free fare a CAT ID card must be shown
    • To obtain a CAT ID card complete the CAT ID Card Application or call 919-996-3459
    • A Medicare Care and valid ID may be used to secure a CAT ID card
    • Children under 12 and over 60" tall must present a CAT ID.

Other fare and pass options are available. For more details please call (919) 485-RIDE (7433) or visit www.Raleighnc.gov/transit.

GoPass Program

  • City of Raleigh** and Wake County Government Employees
    Free with GoPass
  • State of North Carolina Government Employees
    Free with GoPass
    *See your department's parking coordinator
  • North Carolina State University Students, Faculty and Staff
    Free with GoPass
    *
    Available at NCSU Transportation Office
  • Meredith College Students, Faculty and Staff
    Free with ID badge
  • Wake Tech
    Free with ID badge only on Wake Tech Express (40E)

**Note: There will be a $3.00 replacement fee for all lost/stolen GoPasses issued by the City of Raleigh

CAT Ticket Outlets

(Harris Teeter stores only sell 5 Day Passes, Reduced Fare 5 Day Passes and 31 Day Passes)

Please Note: .

  • The following forms of payment are accepted at CAT and Moore Square Station Information Booth: Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and Commuter Check.

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