How to Buy Passes
The fastest way to buy passes is with the rideRTC app. You can also purchase select passes in person or from vendor locations and other local partners throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Additionally, select passes are available on-board vehicles. Please see the below sections for more information.
For questions about pricing, please see our Fares & Passes page.
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Purchase Passes with the rideRTC app
The fastest way to buy passes is to download the rideRTC app. With the app you can quickly set up an account, see schedules, track vehicles, pay your fare and more.
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Purchase Passes in Person
At the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) or RTC
Passes can be purchased in person at the Bonneville Transit Center, RTC Administration Building, and vendor locations throughout town.
Bonneville Transit Center (BTC)
101 E. Bonneville Ave.
Open seven days a week
7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.RTC Admin Building
600 S. Grand Central Pkwy.
Monday through Thursday
7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.The RTC Admin Building is closed on Fridays.
From an Approved Vendor
The RTC does not receive the revenue from the additional fees charged. This list is subject to change. Contact pass vendor to ensure your desired pass type is available for purchase. Passes are available at Albertsons checkout stands and customer service counters. See below for a list of approved vendors or use our interactive map to search for vendors by location.
Ticket vending machines (TVMs)
Ticket vending machines (TVMs) are a convenient way to purchase one way and day passes. TVMs are located at various Deuce stops, Centennial Express stops, the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC), the South Strip Transit Terminal (SSTT), the Centennial Hills Transit Center and Park & Ride, the Westcliff Transit Center and Harry Reid International Airport Terminal 1, Zero Level at the RTC bus stop. Use our interactive map to find TVMs by location.
Ticket vending machines sell and validate full-fare, and reduced-fare passes. Please note that all passes are validated and become active upon issuance.
- TVMs accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diner’s Club, American Express, JCB and debit cards.
- Must have RTC issued reduced fare ID card to scan at the TVM in order to purchase reduced fare options.
How to use TVMs:
- Select the pass you want to purchase by pressing one of the buttons adjacent to the video screen.
- The screen will display the correct amount to pay. Select the payment type: cash, credit card or debit card.
- Insert bills, coins or credit or debit card. The TVM will accept $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20 bills.
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On-board select vehicles
Select passes are available to purchase on-board the vehicle. For a list of these options, please see the Fares & Passes page.
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Paratransit Passes
Paratransit services are available in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Read more information on eligibility, certification and fares for ADA Paratransit services in the Paratransit section.
