Fares
No Fares or Passes Needed for Fixed-Route Buses.
Fare-free program does not include premium service (B79)
Bus Fares
Adult 13 and older - $1.50 each way
$1.40 if purchased at the Customer Service Center.
Adult Transfer: $0.25
Senior 60 and older - $0.75 each way
With valid PVTA Photo ID or Statewide Transportation Access pass. Must show ID at time of purchase and when using pass.
Senior Transfer: $0.10
Mobility Impaired - $0.75 each way
With valid PVTA Photo ID or Statewide Transportation Access pass. Must show ID at time of purchase and when using pass.
Transfer: $0.10
Children 6 to 12 years old - $0.90
Transfer: $0.25
Children 5 years old and under - free
Must be accompanied by an adult.
Fare Information:
• When using cash, exact change is required.
• Transfers: Transfer time is 90 minutes. A transfer cannot be used on the same route. Must be purchased at time of boarding before paying fare. One transfer per ride.
Bus Passes
Regular 31-Day Pass: $54
Senior & Mobility Impaired 31-Day Pass: $26
Monthly 31-Day Pass Information:
• Valid for 31 consecutive days. Pass is activated on the first day of use.
• No refunds
• Save $2 off the 31-day pass when purchased at your local Big Y.
Regular 7-Day Pass: $15
• Valid for 7 consecutive days. Pass is activated on the first day of use.
• No refunds
Regular 1-Day Pass: $3.50
• Day passes sold on the bus require exact cash and must be used on the date of purchase.
• Day passes sold at PVTA Customer Service Offices can be used on any single day of choice.
B79 Fare Table
| Amherst | Belchertown | Ware | West Brookfield | Brookfield | East Brookfield | Spencer | Leicester | Worcester | |
| Amherst | X | $1.50 | $1.50 | $3.50 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $9.00 |
| Belchertown | $1.50 | X | $1.50 | $3.50 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $9.00 |
| Ware | $1.50 | $1.50 | X | $3.50 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $9.00 |
| West Brookfield | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | X | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | $6.00 |
| Brookfield | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $3.50 | X | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | $6.00 |
| East Brookfield | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $3.50 | $3.50 | X | X | X | X |
| Spencer | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $3.50 | $3.50 | X | X | X | X |
| Leicester | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $3.50 | $3.50 | X | X | X | X |
| Worcester | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | X | X | X | X |
B79 Elderly and Disabled Fare Table
MUST HAVE A VAILD PVTA ID OR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION ACCESS PASS
| Amherst | Belchertown | Ware | West Brookfield | Brookfield | East Brookfield | Spencer | Leicester | Worcester | |
| Amherst | X | $0.75 | $0.75 | $3.50 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $4.50 |
| Belchertown | $0.75 | X | $0.75 | $3.50 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $4.50 |
| Ware | $0.75 | $0.75 | X | $3.50 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $4.50 |
| West Brookfield | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | X | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | $3.00 |
| Brookfield | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $1.75 | X | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | $3.00 |
| East Brookfield | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.50 | $3.50 | X | X | X | X |
| Spencer | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $1.75 | $1.75 | X | X | X | X |
| Leicester | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $1.75 | $1.75 | X | X | X | X |
| Worcester | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | $3.00 | $3.00 | X | X | X | X |
Pay your bus fare with your smartphone!
- Download PVTA's Fare App: MassDOT BusPlus.
- Buy tickets on your smartphone.
- Activate ticket when the bus arrives.
- Show your active ticket to the driver.
- Enjoy your ride!
Buying Online with PayPal
Regular 31-Day Bus PassCost $54 + $1.50 shipping & handling
Online Pass & Ticket Purchase Policy
PayPal enables you to send payments quickly and securely online using a credit card or bank account. If you do not have a PayPal account yet, you can sign up for an account.
When you select the "Buy Now" button, you will go to a PayPal payment request link to make your purchase on PayPal's website. If you want to add additional tickets or passes, you may "Continue Shopping" at which time you will be redirected back to the PVTA website.
Tickets will only be mailed to confirmed addresses within the United States. If you ship to an address other than your billing account, the PVTA will contact you for verification.
The tickets and passes should arrive within 3-5 business days. If the tickets do not arrive within five business days, please contact Customer Service with your PayPal confirmation number.
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