Smart Cards - Spring/Summer 2026!
WHAT IS A B-LINE SMART CARD?
A B-Line Smart Card is a reloadable plastic card with a QR code that works on all B-Line buses. Think of it like a gift card for transit - you load money on it, then scan it when you board.
WHY GET A SMART CARD?
- No smartphone needed
- Never worry about exact change
- Reload anytime - online, by phone, or in person
- One card for all your rides
- Faster boarding than cash
- Track your balance
How Do I get a Smart Card?
Visit us in person:
- Chico Transit Center Kiosk - Corner of W. 2nd & Salem Streets, Chico | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12pm & 12:30pm-5pm
- B-Line Customer Service Office - 326 Huss Drive, Suite 125, Chico, CA 95928 | Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
- BCAG Office - 326 Huss Drive, Suite 150, Chico, CA 95928 | Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
By phone:
- Call 530-809-4616 and we'll mail you one
HOW DO I EXCHANGE AN OLD PAPER PASS?
Have an old paper pass without a QR code? Bring it to either location (or mail it to our customer service office) and we'll load the value onto a new smart card at no charge.
HOW DO I RELOAD A SMART CARD OR CHECK MY SMART CARD BALANCE?
Online: Visit the Token Transit Smart Card Look-up Page
By phone: Call 530-809-4616 (you'll need the code on the back of your card)
In person: Visit any location above during business hours
HOW DO I USE MY SMART CARD?
- Board the bus through the front door
- Hold your smart card up to the Token Transit validator (the tall gray device near the driver)
- Wait for the green checkmark and "Fare Paid" message
- Take your seat and enjoy your ride!
ARE FARES ON A SMART CARD THE SAME AS THE OLD PAPER PASSES?
YES!!
Local: $2.00
Regional: $3.00
Discount (Seniors 62+, Youth, Veterans, Disabled): $1.00-$1.50
All Day Pass: $6.00
WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Call us at 530-809-4616 or stop by one of our staffed locations listed abvoe. Our staff is here to help!
