Fares & Passes

MCT Bus

Cash can be used to buy the following bus passes from drivers when boarding. Cash only. No debit, credit, or checks. Riders must use exact change as our drivers do not carry change. 

MCT Local Fare … $1 .00
Trips within Madison County. 

MCT Regional Fare … $3.00 
Trips to or from St. Clair County or St. Louis. 

MCT 2-Hour Regional Pass … $3.00 
Valid for unlimited multi-directional rides on all MCT fixed routes, all MetroBus routes and all MetroLink trains for two hours from purchase. No transfers or upgrades issued on this pass.  

MCT Day Pass … $5.00 
Valid on all MCT fixed-route buses for the full calendar day on which it is purchased. 

Tokens 
Madison County Transit sells $1 bus tokens in rolls of 25. MCT bus tokens are valid on all MCT buses and can be used toward the cash fare of a trip, or the purchase of an MCT on-board pass. 

MCT tokens are particularly beneficial for agencies, institutions, and other service organizations seeking to meet the transportation needs of their patrons. 

MCT Local Monthly Pass … $40.00 
Valid on all MCT Local Routes for the month in which it is purchased. 

MCT System Monthly Pass … $70.00 
Valid on all MCT routes for the month in which it is purchased. 

MCT System and Local Monthly Passes can be purchased at any of the following locations:

Alton Schnucks 
2811 E. Homer Adams Parkway 
Alton, IL 62002 
618-465-6673 
 
Bethalto Schnucks 
72 Airport Plaza 
Bethalto, IL 62010 
618-377-0235 
 
Collinsville Schnucks 
501 Beltline Road 
Collinsville, IL 62234 
618-345-7661 
 
Edwardsville Schnucks 
2222 Troy Road 
Edwardsville, IL 62025 
618-659-0010 
 
Godfrey Schnucks 
2712 Godfrey Road 
Godfrey, IL 62035 
618-466-7060 

 

Granite City Schnucks 
3100 Madison Ave 
Granite City, IL 62040 
618-451-0517 
 
MetroRide Store 
701 Convention Plaza 
St. Louis, MO 63101 
314-982-1495 
 
SIUE Info Center 
Morris University Center 
Edwardsville, IL 62026 
618-650-2000 
 
Wood River Public Library 
326 E Ferguson Ave 
Wood River, IL 62095 
618-254-4832 
 
Wood River Schnucks 
1900 E Edwardsville Rd 
Wood River, IL 62095 
618-251-5660 

Monthly Passes can also be purchased on your phone through the Token Transit app

MCT offers special rates for students in grades K-12. Visit our Student Monthly Pass page for more information! 

MCT sells Student Monthly Passes for students in grades K-12 during the school year (September – May). All MCT fixed-route buses accept Student Monthly Passes. 

The Student Monthly Pass is just $15 per month

Student Monthly Passes can be purchased as early as the 15th of the month prior to the month for which it is purchased. 

You can purchase a Student Monthly Pass in person at the MCT Main Office in Pontoon Beach with cash or card. Or, over the phone 618-797-4600

MCT Main Office 
1 Transit Way 
Pontoon Beach, IL 62040 

How do I use a Student Monthly Pass? 

-Board the bus and show your pass to the driver. 
-A student ID may be requested with your pass. 
-Take a seat and ride all month long. 
-Keep your Student Monthly Pass in a safe place. MCT is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged passes. 
-Passes will not be accepted if torn or defaced. 

Questions? 

Call: 618-797-4636 
Email: info@mct.org 

MCT has five pass options available on the Token Transit app.  

MCT Local 30-Day Pass … $40.00 
Valid for unlimited rides on MCT buses in Madison County for 30 calendar days from the first activation. 

MCT System 30-Day Pass … $70.00
Valid for unlimited rides on all MCT buses for 30 calendar days from the first activation.  

MCT 7-Day Pass … $15.00
Valid for unlimited rides on all MCT buses for seven calendar days from the first activation.  

MCT Day Pass … $5.00
Valid for unlimited rides on all MCT buses for the full day on which it is purchased. 

MCT 2-Hour Regional Pass … $3.00 
Valid for unlimited rides on any MCT bus for two hours from first activation. 

MCT accepts Metro passes on all of it’s fixed-route services. 

Metro Monthly System Pass … $78.00
Valid on all MCT fixed routes, on all Metro bus routes and MetroLink. To purchase, visit www.metrostlouis.org. Not valid on Muny Express. 

Metro Weekly Pass … $27.00 Valid on all MCT fixed routes, on all Metro bus routes and MetroLink. To purchase, visit the MetroRide Store in downtown St. Louis. Not valid on Muny Express.