Paying Your Fare. Riders pay for BART with Clipper, the Bay Area’s all-in-one transit card that is also accepted on other transit systems in the region. If you need a new Clipper card, save $3 dollars and use Clipper with Apple Pay and Google Pay on your phone or Apple Watch.
Does Clipper on phone work on BART?
As riders return to BART and Bay Area public transit, Clipper card is now easier to use than ever. The regional transit fare card is now supported on the iPhone, Apple Watch and Android devices which support Google Pay. BART fare gates support mobile Clipper payment.
Does BART only use Clipper card?
Clipper Benefits
BART has moved to a Clipper-only fare payment system because the region has prioritized the use of Clipper as the Bay Area’s all-in-one transit card administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
Can you load Clipper card at BART station?
All BART Stations have Clipper vending machines which accept cash, credit cards and debit cards as payment. You can add cash value to Clipper cards at all BART ticket machines.
Can I use Clipper card on Amtrak?
Transit services
Clipper is not accepted on Amtrak California’s Capitol Corridor or San Joaquins trains, despite these serving the Bay Area.
What is Clipper start BART?
Clipper START is an 18-month pilot program initiated by Bay Area transit agencies and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) that uses the Clipper transit fare payment system to reduce the cost of transportation for adults whose household incomes are no more than twice the federal poverty level (for example,
How do I use my Clipper card on my iPhone BART?
On your iPhone
- Open the Wallet app on your iPhone and press the plus “+” icon.
- Select Transit Card.
- Select “Clipper card” from the list and tap Continue.
- Select the value amount to add and follow prompts to complete purchase (Note: This is the only way you will be able to add cash value to your phone in Apple Wallet)
How do I pay for BART with my iPhone?
Questions answered.
- Open the Wallet app on your iPhone and press the the plus icon icon.
- Select Transit Card, then Clipper. Tap Continue.
- Select the amount of cash value to add and follow the prompts to complete purchase.
Can I use Clipper card on Muni?
Clipper®: Clipper is the all-in-one transit card for the Bay Area. Use your Clipper card on all Bay Area transit systems, including Muni.
Is the BART free?
Funds are immediately available when added using a vending machine at BART. There is a one-time $3 fee to purchase a plastic Clipper card from a BART station vending machine. Vending machines accept all U.S. coins and dollar bills (excluding $50 and $100 bills).
Does Clipper card work on cable car?
Can You Pay for Cable Car Tickets with a Clipper Card? Yes! Clipper is the all-in-one transit card for the Bay Area. To ride our world-famous cable cars using Clipper, buy a one, three or seven-day Visitor Passport for discounts on multi-day rides.
How do I take the BART?
Buy a Ticket
Each person must have his or her own ticket, except children age 4 and under, who ride free and do not need a ticket. Be sure to keep your ticket. You will need it to enter and exit the BART station through the fare gates. Please keep your BART ticket away from magnetic objects.
Do BART Clipper cards expire?
Unlike a credit or debit card, the Clipper card does not expire; however, you will need to renew your eligibility for Clipper START once every two years to continue receiving the discount.
Can I load my Clipper card at Walgreens?
Walgreens stores are currently unable to sell or add value to Clipper cards. We encourage you to add value at another in-person location or online.
Is the BART safe?
BART has a historically high number of uniformed safety staff on platforms and trains, including police officers dedicated to riding trains, new unarmed ambassadors, community service officers and fare inspectors.
Does Amtrak connect to BART?
Plan your next trip with AMTRAK at www.amtrak.com and begin your journey at the Richmond Amtrak Station. The Richmond BART/Amtrak Station serves as a mass connection hub and facilitates easy connections between Bart, AC Transit, Golden Gate Transit, WestCat and other transportation agencies throughout the Bay area.
Does Clipper card work in Oakland?
Free local ride or discounted transbay ride within 90 minutes of tagging off at Oakland, Alameda-Main Street, Alameda-Harbor Bay or Richmond terminals. Free local ride or discounted transbay ride within 90 minutes of boarding Union City Transit.
Does Clipper card work on SF buses?
Where can you use the Clipper Card? All the SF muni buses and streetcars, BART, plus the cable cars, and a number of Bay Area transit systems, including Caltrain and the Golden Gate Transit buses and ferries. See list of all transit systems accepting the Clipper Card.
How long does Clipper start last?
Clipper START is an 18 month pilot program providing single ride fare discounts on a Clipper card to adults (ages 19-64) with a gross annual income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty level.
Did BART get cheaper?
In an effort to get people back on the train gang, BART announced on Tuesday that they will offer a special promotion of 50% off all fares on Clipper for the entire month of September 2021. Currently the cheapest one-way fares are $2.10 using BART, which will drop to $1.10 for September.
How do you load a Clipper start card?
You can add value to your Clipper START card the same way you would add value to a regular Clipper card: in person at a retailer, ticket machine, Clipper Customer Service Center or transit agency ticket office; online; or over the phone. Call 877-878-8883 or go to clippercard.com for more information.
