B-Line - Fares & Purchasing Locations

Fares & Purchasing Locations

PROPOSED B-Line Fare Increase

A proposed system-wide fare increase is under consideration. It would go into effect on January 1, 2025. Please click the link above for more details, including the new proposed fares, and ways to submit comments on the change.

Current B-Line fares went into effect September 1, 2019. The Fixed Route Fare Structure was simplified without increasing fares on October 1, 2023.

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Fixed Route Fares

	Fare Type Local Service	Fare Type Regional Service
1-RIDE
Regular	$1.75	$2.40
Discount	$0.85	$1.20
Child (under 6)	2 Free	2 Free	Children under 6 years must be accompanied by a fare paying adult.
10-RIDE PASS
Regular	$15.75	$21.60
Discount	$7.65	$10.80
30-DAY PASS
Regular	$43.50	$57.50
Discount	$21.50	$30.00
ALL-DAY PASS (Applies Systemwide)	$5.00	$5.00	Tell the bus driver you want a day pass BEFORE putting money in the fare box.
All purchases are final. No change or refunds given by drivers.

FARE TYPES

Local Service fare is paid if you're in one city (i.e. Oroville, Chico, Gridley/Biggs, or the Paradise/Magalia area) and your trip will stay in that city.

Regional Service fare is paid if you are going from one city to another. A paid local fare can be UPGRADED to a regional fare by paying the difference. Regular upgrade adds $0.65. Discount upgrade adds $0.35.

Discount fare is applied by demonstrating eligibility. Scroll to the "Discount Fare Eligibility & Information" section below for more information.

TRANSFERS ON B-LINE

Transfers are requested from the driver at the time you board a fixed route bus. A transfer can be used multiple times once it is issued to you, but it must be used within one (1) hour for local trips and within two (2) hours for regional trips. Please click on the following link for additional information on transfers:

B-Line Transfer Policy

PARATRANSIT / DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICE

Click here for more information on B-Line Paratransit / Dial-A-Ride services and eligibility.

ADA Paratransit (Dial-A-Ride) Fares (ONE WAY FARE ONLY - return requires addtional fare)

Core Service Area	$3.50
Core Service Area -SAME DAY REQUEST	$5.25	**Make sure to check with your supporting agency to see whether they cover same day service.
Zone 1	$8.75
Zone 2	$10.75
Zone 3	$12.75

Paratransit vehicles are equipped with fareboxes and will accept :

Token Transit Mobile Payment
Cash (Bills and Coins)
Value Cards ($25.00 - Core Service Area & Supplemental Zones)

To estimate a fare for Dial-A-Ride service, use the Interactive Paratransit Fare Zone Map (Fare Estimator)

Purchasing Tickets & Passes

Token Transit Mobile Payment App

It's convenient to purchase and quick to board with the Token Tranist App on your smart phone!

Use the QR code above to sign up or visit these info pages to learn more:

Token Transit Mobile Payment or B-Line Token Transit Portal

Purchasing Outlets & Payment Options

Chico	BCAG Office 326 Huss Drive, Suite 150	Cash Check Card	9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon - Fri Web Site	(530) 809-4616
	B-Line/Transdev Office 326 Huss Drive, Suite 125	Cash Check Card	8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon - Fri	(530) 342-0221
	Chico Transit Center Corner of W. 2nd & Salem (Across from Chico State)	Cash Check Card	7:30 a.m. - Noon & 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Mon - Fri	(530) 342-0221
Oroville	Butte County Public Works 7 County Center Drive	Cash Check	Call before visiting Mon - Fri	(530) 538-7681
Paradise	Town Hall 5555 Skyway	Cash Check	9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon - Thur Web Site	(530) 872-6291
* Both Fixed Route and Paratransit products can be purchased at the above locations.
Fareboxes	On Board All B-Line Vehicles	Token Transit App Cash (Bills & Coins) Paper "Mag Stripe" Pass/Ticket Smart Cards (Agency Issued Only)	Fare Box Information	(530) 342-0211
Use EXACT FARE as drivers do not give change or refunds. *DAY PASSES can be purchased when boarding. Ask for one BEFORE you put money in the farebox.

Pre-Order & Bulk Ticket Purchases

Pre-Ordering Tickets By Mail or Phone:

To order tickes by mail, download the order form here:Transit Ticket Order Form

Mail a completed form with a check for the exact total payment amount and a self-addressed envelope to:

Butte Regional Transit

326 Huss Drive, Suite 150

Chico, CA 95928

To order tickets by phone, call the BCAG office at (530) 809-4616 Ext. 1 during the hours listed in the table above. Phone orders are paid for with a debit/credit card at the time of the call. Purchased tickets will be mailed out or can be picked up at the BCAG office.

Purchasing Bulk Tickets/Passes:

Bulk pre-orders and sales to community agencies and organizations are available. These orders require use of the Transit Ticket Order Form. To find out more about the bulk sales/agency ordering process, please call (530) 809-4616 Ext.1 or email acarriere@bcag.org.

Completing purchases via fax is also avaialble. Forms can be faxed to the BCAG office at (530) 879-2444. Mailed or bulk orders are genereally completed within 5 business days of receipt by the BCAG office, but please be aware that there may be a delay in processing orders recieved by fax.

Note:

- All sales are final, whether by outlet, on-board buses or via the pre-order/bulk order process.

- B-Line does not issue refunds.

- B-Line does not offer group discounts, sponsored or chartered services, or free rides.

- Assistance with fares/rides may be available from your supporting organization

or with other organizations in the community. B-Line does not facilitate this process.

Credit/Debit card transactions are secured by CompliAssure.

DIScount Fare Eligibility & Information

Discount fare is applied by presenting one of the following items to the bus driver at time of boarding.

Youth (Ages 6 - 18) / Seniors (Age 65+) Verification:

B-Line Discount Fare ID Card
Government Issued ID showing picture and birthdate (Youth or Senior)
School Issued ID Card (Youth)
Medi-Care Card (Senior)

Veteran’s Based Verification:

B-Line Discount Fare ID Card
Valid Veteran's ID

Disability Verification:

B-Line Discount Fare ID Card
Disabled Status Card/Document from Another Transit Agency

Note: Obvious physical impairments do not need verification (i.e., paraplegics, amputees)

B-Line Discount Fare ID Card

The B-Line Discount Fare ID Card is the best way to provide eligibility proof when boarding. A photo is required to create the card. Applications can be accepted in person at the Chico Transit Center and at the BCAG office, at which time a photo of the applicant will be taken. For mailed applications, a clear head-shot photo must be sent at the same time.

There is a $3.00 fee for the card and it must be renewed every five (5) years.

Click this link to print or download the Discount Fare Card Application and instructions: Discount Fare Card Application

For more information, call (530) 809-4616 Ext. 1 or email acarriere@bcag.org.

PASS & FARE PROGRAMS

Some area organizations and agencies offer specific options for their employees, students, customers or clients.

Check out the links to the following organizations for more information about the programs they offer.

Chico State (students and staff) - (530) 898-3904
Butte College - (530) 895-2361 or (530) 895-2352
Downtown Chico Employees - (530) 879-7300