What Does it Cost?

Fares for qualified riders and their companions.

• People with disabilities: $2.60
• Non-disabled people over 65: $7.00
• One companion may ride along at the same fare as the qualified passenger.
• A Personal Care Attendant (PCA) may travel with an ADA-eligible passenger at no charge.
• Service animals may ride with passengers at no cost.

Note: All fares are one-way.

When to pay

You must pay your fare when you board the GO!Bus, either in exact change or with a ticket purchased in advance. Drivers do not make change or sell tickets.

Buy tickets in advance

You can purchase GO!Bus tickets in advance online or at all D&W food stores, Meijer stores, Rapid Central Station or by mail at the address below.

ADA tickets are sold in books of 10 for $26.00.
Senior tickets are sold in books of four for $28.00.

To purchase tickets by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a check or money order to:

GO!Bus Tickets
The Rapid
300 Ellsworth Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Please allow seven to ten days to process your order.

Why is the cost so low?

The average cost of providing a GO!Bus trip is about $17.00. Passenger fares pay about one-fifth of this cost. The remainder is paid with local and state tax dollars.