Fares and Passes
| Base fare | $1.50 |
| Downtown New Orleans to/from Airport or Westbank | $2.00 |
| Children | Free |
| Seniors 65+ (half-price fare) | $0.75 |
| Medicare (half-price fare) | $0.75 |
| Disability (half-price fare) | $0.75 |
| Day Pass | $4.00 |
| Monthly Pass (cash) | $60.00 |
| Monthly Pass (credit) | $62.25 |
| Regional Ride | $6.00 |
General Fare Information
Base fare – $1.50
JP Transit fareboxes accept $1, $5, $10, $20 dollar bills and all U.S. coins and provide change in the form of a value card that can be used for future fares.
A half-fare discount is available for seniors, Medicare cardholders, and those with disabilities for $0.75. See below for details.
Transfers are available from the driver for $0.50. Transfers are not valid between JP Transit and RTA (New Orleans Regional Transit Authority) vehicles. They are valid only between the lines within the system from which they are issued.
Downtown New Orleans to/from Airport or Westbank – $2.00
The fare is $2.00 when traveling between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Jefferson Parish and downtown New Orleans in Orleans Parish.
The fare is $2.00 when crossing the river between the Westbank of Jefferson Parish and downtown New Orleans in Orleans Parish.
Who Rides Free
Children four years old and under accompanied by a paying passenger ride free.
Half-Fare Discount – $0.75
Downtown New Orleans to/from the Airport or Westbank – $1.00
1. Seniors (65+)
Present a government-issued picture ID (ex: State ID, Driver’s License, or passport) to the operator upon boarding to receive half-fare discount.
2. Medicare
Medicare recipients can present a state ID along with their Medicare card (Red, White and Blue card) upon boarding to receive the half-fare discount.
Local residents are encouraged, but not required, to bring their Medicare card to the JP Transit Operations building at 118 David Drive in Metairie or to the Wilty Terminal Information Booth to receive a Disability Fare card to use in place of the Medicare card for their own privacy.
3. Disability
Disabled riders under 65 without a Medicare card can qualify for a half-fare discount by filling out the Certification Form for Discount Transit Fare for Disabled Persons.
Passes
Riders who use the bus frequently can save money by using one of our passes. Plus, there’s no need to worry about carrying the correct change. See below for details.
Day Pass – $4.00
Good for unlimited rides within the JP Transit system and valid for 1 calendar day beginning the day which the card is stamped and activated. The Day Pass can be purchased ONLY on board the buses by request from the operator.
Monthly Pass – $60.00 cash / $62.25 credit
Good for unlimited rides and valid for 31 days from the time dated on the card once it is activated. The Monthly Pass can be purchased at the JP Transit locations shown below and at the Wilty Terminal Fare Booth on the westbank. JP Transit’s terminal booth and facilities now accept cash and major credit cards.
Regional Ride – $6.00
Good for unlimited rides on both JP Transit and RTA buses and streetcars for 24 hours after the first use. The pass can be purchased aboard JP Transit and RTA vehicles, through the RTA GoMobile App, and at RTA ticket vending machines.
Tokens
- Tokens are sold in rolls of 10 for $15.00. ($15.68 via credit card payment)
- Tokens may offer convenience for riders who do not transfer between bus routes or for organizations seeking to provide transportation for employees or clients.
- Tokens can be purchased at all JP Transit locations shown below. Please note that JP Transit’s terminal booth and facilities now accept cash or major credit cards.
Eastbank Location:
118 David Dr.,
Metairie, LA 70003
Phone: (504) 818-1077
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Mon – Fri)
View Map
Westbank Location:
90 1st St.,
Gretna, LA 70053
Phone: (504) 367-7433
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Mon – Fri)
View Map
Gretna/Wilty Terminal Information Booth
Van Trump at Westbank Expressway.,
Gretna, LA
Phone: (504) 367-7433
Hours 8 AM – 8 PM (Mon. – Fri.)
View Map
Please note that the Wilty Terminal booth is open on weekdays only; the booth is closed on weekends and holidays. Regular hours are 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, but early morning hours are offered during at beginning and end of each month. See full schedule for details.