Fare Information


Flat Fare

$1.50

Children

Children under the height of 40 inches that are riding with an adult will ride for free. Children over 40 inches in height regardless of age will be charged the normal fare.

Half-Fare Policy

Senior Citizens (age 65 and older) and Persons with Disabilities with a valid half-fare card or a valid Medicare Card may ride any KRT bus for $.75.

KAT Tickets

Punch cards are available for purchase at $15 .  A one-way ride cost double the flat fare rate.  To purchase these tickets you may call our dispatcher at (304)-343-0489.

Where to Purchase Tickets

You may call KRT at (304) 343-7586 for details; or buy any of the passes at KRT’s main office, located at 1550 4th Avenue, Charleston, or KRT’s Transit Mall Information Center, Laidley Street, Downtown Charleston.

Forms of Payment

Bus – Cash Only (exact change)

Transit Mall – Cash & Debit / Credit Card

1550 4th Ave – Cash & Debit / Credit Card

1 Day Pass

1 Day Pass – The 1 Day Pass, which is available for $2.50, allows the user unlimited rides from the time the pass is first used until 1:00 am the following day.  Pass is non-transferable.  

31 Day Pass

31 day Pass – The 31 Day pass, which is available for $60.00, allows the user unlimited rides from the time the pass is first used until 1:00 am on the 32nd day.  Pass is non-transferable.

5 Day Pass

5 Day Pass – The 5 Day Pass, which is available for $12.50, allows the user unlimited rides from the time the pass is first used until 1:00 am on the 6th day. Pass is non-transferable.

$10 Value Pass

This pass is inserted in the farebox and the amount of your fare is deducted and the pass is returned to you with the remaining stored value listed on the back.