UTA Bus Pass or FAREPAY Card
UTA runs buses, TRAX and FrontRunner across the Wasatch Front. Most riders now pay with a FAREPAY card or the Transit app.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
- UTA Buy a Pass pageOfficial site · rideuta.com
- UTA FAREPAY card detailsOfficial site · rideuta.com
- FAREPAY account loginOfficial site · farepay.rideuta.com
Order a FAREPAY card or day pass pack on the UTA site. Cards also come from station ticket machines and Customer Service centers.
UTA Customer Service has desks in Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden. Participating local retailers also sell and reload cards.
Professional insight
Regular commuters register the card first. Fare caps then do the work a monthly pass once did.
- Tap off on buses, or the full fare may apply.
- Reduced fare needs approval before the card shows it.
- Mailed cards take days, so buy early for trips.
- FrontRunner tap points sit on the platform, not onboard.
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UTA fare facts
- Card issue fee
- $3 one time
- Credited back for approved reduced fare riders.
- Paper monthly passes
- Ended April 2026
- Fare caps on FAREPAY replace them.
- Reduced fare groups
- Seniors 65+, youth 6 to 18, qualifying disability or income
- Apply through UTA first.
Types
| Option | Where to get it | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| FAREPAY card | UTA site, ticket machines, Customer Service, retailers | Regular riders who want daily and weekly caps |
| Reduced Fare FAREPAY card | Application through UTA | Seniors, youth and eligible low income riders |
| Day pass | Transit app, rail ticket machines, bus operator, 5 pack online | Visitors riding several times in one day |
| Transit app ticket | Transit mobile app | Occasional trips, including FrontRunner |
| Paratransit 10 ride punch card | UTA Buy a Pass page | Approved paratransit riders |
How to use it
- 1Register your FAREPAY card online so a lost balance can be moved.
- 2Load value online, at a ticket machine or at a retailer.
- 3Tap on when you board a bus or TRAX train.
- 4Tap off when you leave the bus or TRAX.
- 5On FrontRunner, tap on and off at the platform readers.
- 6Show the card if a fare inspector asks.
Ways to save
- Fare caps stop charges after a set daily or weekly spend.
- Apply for reduced fare if you qualify by age or income.
- Ask your employer or school about a group pass program.
- Buy day passes in a 5 pack if you ride often.
Common questions
- Can I still buy a UTA monthly paper pass?
- No. UTA stopped selling paper monthly passes in April 2026. A FAREPAY card with fare caps replaces them.
- Can I buy reduced fare in the Transit app?
- No. Reduced fare now runs only on an approved Reduced Fare FAREPAY card.
- How long does a mailed FAREPAY card take?
- UTA mails orders the next business day. Delivery usually takes a few more business days.
- Do I tap when switching TRAX lines?
- No. UTA says TRAX line transfers need no extra tap.