Getting Around Your Community

Available fare cards 

• Monthly pass: $40
• Student monthly pass: $20
• 10-ride ticket book: $15

To purchase a fare card, visit the main service desk at HCLS Central Branch. You can pay with cash, check, or credit card.

Whether you’re heading to work or school, attending appointments, shopping, or visiting friends and family, an RTA fare card can make travel more affordable. Public transportation also helps reduce the costs and responsibilities that come with driving, including gas, parking, and vehicle maintenance.

The Library is more than a place to borrow books. It is a community resource that connects people with information, services, and opportunities that help make everyday life a little easier. Offering RTA fare cards is one more way Howard County Library System helps our community members stay connected.

For more information about RTA routes and services, visit the RTA website, download the mobile app, or call 1.800.270.9553.