
Fares and Sales
Our Transfer Policy | Sales Order Form
How much to ride?
Need Information on the WestCAT Transfer policy? This is the place to be.
The current fares and transfer information are listed below as well as information on purchasing our various tickets and passes. Bus operators carry no change, therefore
exact fare is required.
You can also download and print out this list as a handy PDF file at the link below:
Monthly Pass and Fare Structures
Effective 24 November 2008
Cash Fares
All Fares are for one-way trips. Discount monthly passes are available. Fares are subject to change. Please call (510) 724-7993 for the latest information. Exact fare is required, drivers do not carry change.
Adult/Student (age 6+) |
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Fixed Route/Express (Includes Martinez Link 30Z) |
$1.75 |
Dial-A-Ride |
$4.00 |
Lynx Transbay (To/from San Francisco) |
$5.00 |
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Senior Citizens (age 65+) |
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Fixed Route/Express (Includes Martinez Link 30Z) |
$0.75 |
Dial-A-Ride |
$1.25 |
Lynx Transbay (To/from San Francisco) |
$2.00 |
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Persons with Disabilities |
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Fixed Route/Express (Includes Martinez Link 30Z) |
$0.75 |
Dial-A-Ride |
$1.25 |
ADA Paratransit |
$3.00 |
Lynx Transbay (To/from San Francisco) |
$2.00 |
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Medicare Card Holders |
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Fixed Route/Express (Includes Martinez Link 30Z) |
$0.75 |
Dial-A-Ride |
$1.25 |
Lynx Transbay (To/from San Francisco) |
$2.00 |
Children (under 6 years) Free (Limit is 2 free children under the age of 6 per paying adult).
Transfers
See “FAQ’s about Riding WestCAT” guide for more information.
Local transfers from other WestCAT buses (including Lynx) are FREE with valid transfer at shared stops only.
From BART, Vallejo Transit, AC Transit, and Golden Gate Transit at shared stops only:
Adult/Student (age 6+) |
$1.00 |
Senior Citizens (age 65+) |
$0.50 |
Persons with Disabilities |
$0.50 |
Medicare Card Holders |
$0.50 |
From WestCAT Local Fixed Routes, Express, and Martinez Link 30Z to WestCAT Lynx to San Francisco:
Adult/Student (age 6+) |
$3.25 |
Senior Citizens (age 65+) |
$1.25 |
Persons with Disabilities |
$1.25 |
Medicare Card Holders |
$1.25 |
All Transfers are FREE From County Connection and Tri-Delta Transit at shared stops in Martinez with a valid transfer.
Transfers from Capital Corridor trains to WestCAT are FREE anywhere within WestCAT’s service area with validated transfer (exception Lynx, and Dial-A-Ride). Passenger must relinquish transfer to driver upon boarding.
The East Bay Value Pass
The East Bay Value Pass allows you to ride all WestCAT, Wheels, Tri Delta Transit, and The County Connection fixed route buses for an entire month! See “East Bay Value Pass” brochure for more information or visit www.eastbayvaluepass.com.
Translink Cards
Please note that TransLink cards are not accepted for fare payment on any of WestCAT's services. TransLink card holders are still required to have a transfer when boarding a WestCAT bus. Otherwise, the full WestCAT fare is due upon boarding.
Day Passes
Adult/Student (age 6+) |
$3.50 |
Senior Citizens (age 65+) |
$1.50 |
Persons with Disabilities |
$1.50 |
Medicare Card Holders |
$1.50 |
Allows pass holder unlimited travel in any direction on Local Fixed Route, Martinez Link 30Z, and Express buses only. Passes are valid only if stamped with correct date and are good for use through the last bus on the service day in which first used. May be pre-purchased thru WestCAT or purchased from the driver on the day of travel. Drivers do not carry change so please have exact fare. Passes will be time stamped.
Dial-A-Ride & Paratransit Tickets
Discount Tickets provide 10 one-way rides per sheet. There is no expiration date. Tickets are not sold in any other denomination and cannot be purchased from the driver.
Senior Citizens (age 65+) |
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Dial-A-Ride |
$10.00 |
Regional Paratransit |
$25.00 |
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Persons with Disabilities |
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Dial-A-Ride |
$10.00 |
Regional Paratransit |
$25.00 |
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Medicare Card Holders |
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Dial-A-Ride |
$10.00 |
Regional Paratransit |
$25.00 |
Local Fixed Route/Express Bus Stored Value Passes
The Fixed-Route and Express 31-Day Passes allow unlimited travel in any direction on WestCAT Local Fixed Routes, Express, and Martinez Link 30Z buses only. Passes are good for unlimited rides for 31 consecutive days from the first day of use.
Adult/Student (age 6+) |
$40.00 |
Senior Citizens (age 65+) |
$20.00 |
Persons with Disabilities |
$20.00 |
Medicare Card Holders |
$20.00 |
Local Fixed Route and Express Stored Value Passes with a remaining value equal to less than the full cash fare will still be allowed their last ride at no additional charge (Lynx excluded).
Lynx 31-Day Passes
Lynx 31-Day Passes allow unlimited travel in any direction on WestCAT Lynx buses to/from San Francisco and may be used on local WestCAT connecting services to get to the Lynx. Passes are good for unlimited rides for 31 consecutive days from the first day of use.
Adult/Student (age 6+) |
$140.00 |
Senior Citizens (age 65+) |
$70.00 |
Persons with Disabilities |
$70.00 |
Medicare Card Holders |
$70.00 |
Lynx 10-Ride Passes
Lynx 10-Ride Passes allow ten one-way rides in any direction on WestCAT Lynx buses. Passes do not expire until value is spent.
Adult/Student (age 6+) |
$50.00 |
Senior Citizens (age 65+) |
$20.00 |
Persons with Disabilities |
$20.00 |
Medicare Card Holders |
$20.00 |
BART Plus Regional Tickets
Sold only at BART ticket and pass outlets and online
Valid on WestCAT local fixed route, Martinez Link 30Z and express routes only at no additional charge. Valid for 2-weeks and includes both BART rail and bus fare. Call (510) 236-BART for information. The “5-day grace period” for BART Plus ticket holders applies only to BART rail, and not bus. (BART Plus is not accepted on the LYNX).
Hercules Transit Center Parking Permits NEW!
Visit www.herculestransitcenter.com or
call 1-800-997-0197 for details on the
expanded facility and new parking fees.
WestCAT Passes and Discount Dial-A-Ride and ADA Paratransit Tickets
For current prices, see the charts above. These may be purchased via US mail by enclosing a check, money order, or commuter check made payable to: WestCAT, or in person Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm in the lobby of our administrative office located at 601 Walter Ave, Pinole. The WestCAT administrative office is located between Pinole Shores Drive and the Del Monte Shopping center off of San Pablo Avenue.
Please note: It takes approximately 3-4 working days on all mail in ticket and pass orders. Please allow for weekends and holidays. When ordering monthly passes, please indicate what month(s) you are purchasing on the order form. At this time online purchases are not accepted.
Please be advised that when paying cash at our administrative office, due to recent audit recommendations, WestCAT does not accept bills larger than $50 for any one transaction. WestCAT charges a $20.00 fee on all returned checks. WestCAT accepts ATM debit cards for any purchases conducted at our Administrative office in Pinole. To request your location/business as a potential WestCAT sales outlet, call (510) 724-3331 ext. 17.
Local fixed route tickets, day passes, 31-Day passes, and monthly passes (previously purchased) are valid on WestCAT Lynx buses as local fare credit only. There are currently no changes in the sale of the Dial-A-Ride Senior/Disabled/Medicare Card Holder discount tickets or Regional Paratransit tickets, see Dial-A-Ride page for information.
Click on the "Sales Order Form" tab located at the top of this page and you will find a printable order form that you can use when mailing in your order. We also have printable PDF version by clicking here. Please be advised that orders are currently not accepted via this website.
WestCAT Sales Outlet
Open M-F from 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
601 Walter Avenue
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 724-3331
*May also be purchased via US Mail at the same outlet.
Additional Information
Employer-Based (Pretax) Sales Program
Employers may sign up with the following programs to allow their employees to purchase WestCAT discount tickets (and other Bay Area transit passes and tickets) on a pretax basis. Interested employees need to contact their employer for more information.
WageWorks
WageWorks is a leading provider of pre-tax commuter benefits with products and services appropriate for employers of any size. Employers call 1-866.602.3887 for more information.
At the present, WestCAT does not accept WageWorks commuter cards.
Commuter Checks
You may redeem up to ten Commuter Checks at one time. Fill in the information on the back of your Commuter Check before you redeem it. If you buy tickets or passes that cost less than the value of your Commuter Check, the difference cannot be returned as change or merchandise and WestCAT will not issue a credit. If you buy tickets or passes that cost more than the value of your Commuter Check, you can make up the difference with cash, ATM, or a personal check. Each Commuter Check has an expiration date printed on it. You must use your Commuter Check before it expires. Expired Commuter checks cannot be accepted or replaced.
Employers call 1-800-559-7909.
Related file: Ticket Order Form (PDF Version-118k) 
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