SuperSavers
Save money on every ride.
SuperSavers are the way to ride! Traveling or commuting around the Twin Cities is economical and easy when you use SuperSaver 31-Day Passes or Stored Value Cards. It's like buying rides wholesale! By paying your fare in advance, you never have to worry about searching for change. Of course, by taking transit you'll also save on gas, parking and maintenance on your car. Whether you are going to a sporting event, shopping, work or wherever -- get a Metro Transit SuperSaver and hop on!
SuperSavers: How they work
What are SuperSavers?
SuperSaver 31-Day Passes and Stored Value Cards are pre-paid fares that save you money.
Which SuperSaver should I buy?
It depends on how often you ride. If you take the bus or train nearly every day, the SuperSaver 31-Day Pass is a great deal. Its price is based on 42 rides per month at the discounted rate. If you take the bus less than five days per week, Stored Value Cards may work best for you.
Please note: Stored Value Cards cannot be used on trains. If your trip begins on a bus and you transfer to a train, purchase a Go-To Card.
Do SuperSavers have expiration dates?
Stored Value Cards may be used on buses at any time. The SuperSaver 31-Day Pass may be purchased at any time and is good for unlimited rides on buses or trains for 31 consecutive days beginning the first time you ride. Note: You must activate your 31-Day Pass on a bus before using it on a train.
I ride during rush hours and non-rush hours. Which SuperSaver should I buy?
If you use Stored Value Cards, the farebox reader on the bus will automatically deduct the correct fare for the time you board so there are no worries about carrying several cards and change. However, if you use 31-Day Passes, we recommend buying a pass for the lower fare and adding coins to the farebox when you ride at a higher fare. Stored Value Cards cannot be used on trains (see above).
Does one SuperSaver save me more than another?
No. Each save you money on every ride. However, since the price of a 31-Day Pass is based on 42 rides at a discounted rate, every ride you take after 42 is, in effect, free.
SuperSaver Stored Value Cards
Can I use my Stored Value Card to ride the train?
Sorry, Stored Value Cards cannot be used on trains. If your trip begins on a bus and youll transfer to a train, use your Stored Value Card to pay your bus fare and ask the driver for a rail-only transfer. Show the transfer (along with your Stored Value Card) to the rail fare inspector, when asked. Your rail-only transfer is good for 12 hours so keep it and use it for your return trip on the rail line, then pay your bus fare using your Stored Value Card.
What do I do when my card has less than the current fare left on it?
Stored Value Cards work just like cash. You can insert your card into the reader and any remaining value will be deducted from it. The reader's display will show the remaining fare needed. Then add the difference in cash, or simply insert another Stored Value Card.
Can I pay for a friend with my Stored Value Card?
Yes. If you are paying for others and planning to transfer, tell the driver before you insert your card into the reader. The driver will then issue individual transfers for each person in your group.
Discount cards for customers 17 and under
Customers older than 12 must pay full fare at all times; however, young adults age 17 and under may qualify for a reduced fare card. Contact your school or employer for details.
Note: Effective Oct. 1, SuperSaver 31-Day Passes (including Mobility) are no longer sold online or at Metro Transit Stores. Upgrade to a Go-To Card – it’s free!
SuperSavers continue to be available by mail or at select fare retailers.
SuperSaver Prices
| 31-Day Pass Good for unlimited rides for 31 days from the first time used. |
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|---|---|---|
| Cash Fare | Pass Price | Savings |
| $1.75 | $59.00 | $14.50 |
| $2.25 | $85.00 | $9.50 |
| $3.00 | $113.50 | $12.50 |
| $ .75 | $31.50** | – |
| ** $31.50 Pass available only to persons with limited mobility, who must show proper ID for purchase and use. For information on certification, call Customer Relations at 612-373-3333. | ||
| Stored Value Card | ||
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | Cash Value | Savings |
| $10.00 | $11.00 | $1.00 |
| $20.00 | $22.00 | $2.00 |
| $40.00 | $44.00 | $4.00 |
Where can I buy SuperSavers?
You can purchase SuperSavers at any of three full-service Metro
Transit stores or at more than 150 outlet
locations across the Twin Cities. Please note not all locations
sell all types of SuperSavers.
Click here to find the fare retailers nearest you.
