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Public Transportation | Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

50 Public Sq., Tower City Rapid Transit Station, Cleveland, OH 44113

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Hours
M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm for live assistance, but machines to purchase fare cards are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(216) 356-3700
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Fees
Fixed fee for fares. Discounts are available for people age 65 or older, people with disabilities and those on Medicare. Children (accompanied by an adult) may also travel at special rates. Cash (exact fare), fare cards or tickets are accepted on the bus/rapid lines. Senior/disabled/Medicare discount ID cards that entitle the user to a discount are a minimal fixed fee. Discounted public transportation available to students K-12 as well as those currently enrolled at select colleges, if they place a sticker on their student ID that they show to the driver or turnstile attendant). ADA-certified Paratransit passengers will pay senior/disabled fare on fixed-route service.
Service area
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Offers bus and rapid transit services providing downtown trolleys service, rail service, and Park-N-Ride lots. Regular and discount bus passes and farecards are available. Daily Pass, 7-day, and monthly passes are available. 5- ride also available. Provides free rides on election day.
Last assured
03/11/2026
Providing organization
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Operates a public transportation system with bus and Rapid Transit service. Provides service on nearly 50 routes. Free trolley service available downtown. Paratransit service available in most areas of Cuyahoga County. Primarily services Cuyahoga County, but offers some connections to other counties. Mobility Specialists are also available off site at the Cuyahoga County Employment and Family Services Neighborhood Family Service Centers.