Fares & Passes

Customers are required to pay cash fare or show a pass each time they board a bus.
Customers boarding more than two buses in one day will save money by using one of GET's Day Passes. Regular Fare and Senior/Special Rider Day Passes are good for unlimited rides during one day (see below for details.)

Where to Buy Passes or
GET Passes by Mail (pdf)

One Ride Fare
REGULAR FARE – 90¢
For customers 6 years and older. PLEASE NOTE: Cash fare or pass required when boarding any bus.

SENIOR CITIZENS – 40¢
Customers 65 and older are eligible for this fare by presenting to the driver, as proof of age, a valid GET Senior ID card, California DMV ID card or Medicare Card. Call 661-324-9874 to learn how to obtain a GET Senior ID card. PLEASE NOTE: Cash fare or pass required when boarding any bus.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES– 40¢
Customers with a certified disability are eligible for this fare by presenting to the driver a valid GET Special Rider ID card or a Medicare Card. Call 661-324-9874 to learn how to obtain a Special Rider ID Card. PLEASE NOTE: cash fare or pass required when boarding any bus.

MEDICARE CARD HOLDERS – 40¢
Customers who present a Medicare Card to the driver when boarding are eligible for this fare. MediCal cardholders are NOT eligible to ride for this fare. PLEASE NOTE: cash fare or pass required when boarding any bus.

CHILDREN – FREE!
Children 5 years old and younger ride free when accompanied by a fare paying passenger (maximum five children per passenger) Monday through Saturday. Sundays, Family Day, two children under the age of 16 ride free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Day Pass
REGULAR FARE DAY PASS – $2.25
For customers 6 years and older. Day Pass is good for unlimited rides during one day. Day Pass is recommended for customers needing to board more than two buses in one day.

SENIOR/SPECIAL RIDER DAY PASS – $1.00
Senior/Special Rider Day Pass is good for unlimited rides during one day. Customers 65 and older and customers with a certified disability are eligible for this fare by presenting to the driver, as proof of age or disability, a valid GET Senior ID card, California DMV ID card, Medicare Card or GET Special Rider ID card. Day Pass is recommended for customers needing to board more than two buses in one day. Call 661-324-9874 to learn how to obtain a GET Senior or Special Rider ID card.

Monthly Pass

FLASH PASS- $30.00
This monthly pass is good for unlimited rides during one calendar month. Great for frequent riders.

SENIOR/SPECIAL RIDER FLASH PASS– $15.00
This monthly pass is good for unlimited rides during one calendar month. Customers 65 and older and customers with a certified disability are eligible for this pass by presenting to the driver, as proof of age or disability, a valid GET Senior ID card, California DMV ID card, Medicare Card or GET Special Rider ID card. Call 661-324-9874 to learn how to obtain a GET Senior or Special Rider ID card.

SINGLE RIDE PASS– 90¢

SUMMER YOUTH PASS - $45.00
Unlimited rides for customers 18 and younger, valid June, July and August. Summer Youth Pass is on sale mid-May through mid-July.

GET-A-Lift Fare/Pass

GET-A-LIFT single ride fare - $1.50

GET-A-LIFT 10 ride pass - $15.00


Pass Outlet Locations

Casino Check Cashing & Foods Co.
2505 Haley Street, 872-7095
1801 White Lane, 397-8974

Chester Lane Market
2328 Chester Lane, 325-0739*

DOLLAR & MORE
403 Roberts Lane, 392-0739

Fastrip
805 34th Street, 325-0110*
6401 So. H Street, 831-4709*
4013 So. H Street, 832-6124
3701 Ming Avenue, 397-3699
6501 Niles, 366-5300 2200
Niles, 871-4104
8001 White Lane, 835-1490
12581 Rosedale Hwy, 588-2799

Gas ‘n Save
830 Union Avenue, 324-6016*

Leo’s Market
3124 Flower Street, 323-1225*

Mail Plus
2076 White Lane, 831-8172

Modern Way Market
2151 So. Chester Avenue, 832-5587*

Money Mart
4117 Ming Avenue, 834-6823
5905 Niles Street, 366-2815
2011 Union Avenue, 324-2284*
1129 Olive Drive, #N, 391-9222

Payday Cash
5400 Olive Drive, Suite B, 399-3097*

Total Mini Mart
1328 Niles, 325-0330

UPS Store
4450 California Avenue, Suite K, 325-9050* (Mervyn’s Plaza)
7850 White Lane, Suite E, 832-4025* (Albertson’s Shopping Center)

Young’s Market
3030 Brundage Lane, 327-3526

*Denotes outlets that also sell Senior/Special Passes

Campus Locations:
Bakersfield Adult School - 501 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, 835-1855
Bakersfield College Bookstore 1801 Panorama Drive, 395-4506
Bakersfield High School Finance Office, 324-9841
East High School - EB Enterprise Office, 871-7221
Foothill High School - Finance Office, 366-4491
Maric College - 1914 Wible Rd., 836-6300
Ridgeview High School Finance Office, 398-3100
San Joaquin Valley College Front Desk, 834-0126
South High School - Finance Office, 831-3680
Stockdale High School Finance Office, 665-2800
West High School - Finance Office, 832-2822

GET recommends that customers call pass outlets to learn what types of passes are currently available, and if checks are accepted for purchasing passes.


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