About Fares
Which bus pass you need to buy depends on which of WTA's services you are using.
If you're riding our fixed route buses, passes are available on our online store, on the Umo Mobility App, or in person at many physical locations throughout Whatcom County.
What Is Fare Capping? It’s Pay-As-You-Go
Load your Umo Card or App with Stored Value and never pay more than you should.
- Ride 3 times in one day → Ride free the rest of the day
- Pay for 30 rides in a month → Ride free the rest of the month
With fare capping, you’ll never pay more than the cost of a Day Pass or Monthly Pass.
Paratransit fares are paid with either cash or a pass on file and can be purchased by calling us at (360) 676-7433 or in person at Bellingham Station.
On all WTA services:
- Youth ride free
- With WTA's Gold Card, riders 75 years old or older ride free on paratransit and fixed routes (except on route 80X).
- If you're eligible for paratransit, you can get a Free on Fixed Route Card. This allows paratransit-eligible riders to ride fixed route buses for free.
For detailed information about fares, please read our Fare Rates and Rules.