Genfare fareboxes will be removed from all buses and vehicles by June/July 2026.

     B-Line Smart Cards will replace current paper tickets/passes.
     Paper tickets/passes with the magnetic stripe on the back will no longer function or be accepted.
     Please visit the B-Line Smart Card information page for more details on this transition. (Click here.)

Fixed Route Fares

**Fares can be paid with a B-Line Smart Card, the Token Transit Mobile App or Cash**

Fixed Route fares effective as of 1/1/2025.
All purchases are final. No change or refunds given by drivers. 

Fare Types

Local Service fare is paid if you're in one city (i.e. Oroville, Chico, Gridley/Biggs, or the Paradise/Magalia area) and your trip will stay in that city.

Regional Service fare is paid if you are going from one city to another. A paid local fare can be UPGRADED to a regional fare by paying the difference. Regular upgrade adds $1.00. Discount upgrade adds $0.50.

Discount fare is applied by demonstrating eligibility. Scroll to the "Discount Fare Eligibility & Information" section below for more information. 

Transfers on B-Line

B-Line Smart Cards provide an automatic transfer time limit at the time you scan yout code to start your trip. Passengers paying cash fare can request a transfer from the driver at the time of boarding. A transfer can be used multiple times once it is issued to you, but it must be used within one (1) hour for local trips and within two (2) hours for regional trips. Please click on the following link for additional information on transfers:

B-Line Transfer Policy

FLEX Fares (Paradise/Magalia Only)

Please visit the FLEX page for FLEX fare and service information. 

PLUS Fares (Paratransit / Dial-A-Ride)

Click here for more information on B-Line PLUS (Paratransit / Dial-A-Ride) services and eligibility.

PLUS vehicles are equipped with fareboxes and will accept :

• Token Transit Mobile Payment
• B-Line Smart Cards
• Cash (Bills and Coins - Exact Change Only!)

$25 Value Cards will be phased out by June 30, 2026.

     Call (530) 809-4616 to ask about transferring any remaining balances to the Smart Card or Token Transit app. 

To estimate a fare for PLUS service, use the Interactive Paratransit Fare Zone Map (Fare Estimator)

Purchasing Tickets & Passes

B-Line provides three easy ways to pay your fare!

1)     Token Transit Mobile Payment App 
          Use this Token Transit Mobile Payment link or
          this B-Line Token Transit Portal link or
          the QR code on the right to pay via the Token Transit web portal or app 

2)     B-Line Smart Cards
         Read all about the transition to B-Line Smart Cards. (Click here.)
         Use the Smart Card Look-up Page to add fares/passes to an existing smart card
              with a "C" code. (Click here.)
         You can transfer current paper fare and passes to a Smart Card starting now!

3)    Cash Onboard
         Cash is always accepted on board B-Line vehicles or at the payment outlets listed
         below. Exact change required when paying on board. 

Purchasing Outlets & Payment Options

* Both Fixed Route and  PLUS products can be purchased at the above locations.

Genfare fare boxes will be removed from all buses and vehicles by June/July 2026.

Please visit the B-Line Smart Card information page for  more details on this transition. (Click here.)

Mail/Phone Orders & Bulk Ticket Purchases

TRADITIONAL PAPER PASS SALES ARE BEING PHASED OUT AS OF MAY 2026.

The current order forms are being updated to incorporate use of Smart Cards,  paper QR codes, Token Transit mobile payment and for updates to available fare products. Updated forms will be posted here as soon as they are available. 

To find out more about the processes for ordering fares by mail or phone or for the bulk sales/agency ordering process, please call (530) 809-4616 Ext.1 or email acarriere@bcag.org. 

Credit/Debit card transactions are secured by CompliAssure.

Discount Fare Eligibility & Information

Discount fare is applied by presenting one of the following items to the bus driver at time of boarding.

Youth (Ages 6 - 18) / Seniors (Age 65+) Verification:

• B-Line Discount Fare ID Card
• Government Issued ID showing picture and birthdate (Youth or Senior)
• School Issued ID Card (Youth)
• Medi-Care Card (Senior)

Veteran’s Based Verification:

• B-Line Discount Fare ID Card
• Valid Veteran's ID  

Disability Verification:

• B-Line Discount Fare ID Card
• Disabled Status Card/Document from another Transit Agency

Note: Obvious physical impairments do not need verification (i.e., paraplegics, amputees)

B-Line Discount Fare ID Card

The B-Line Discount Fare ID Card is the best way to provide eligibility proof when boarding. A photo is required to create the card. Applications can be accepted in person at the Chico Transit Center and at the BCAG office, at which time a photo of the applicant will be taken. For mailed applications, a clear head-shot photo must be sent at the same time.

There is a $3.00 fee for the card and it must be renewed every five (5) years.

Click this link to print or download the Discount Fare Card Application and instructions: Discount Fare Card Application

Discount Fare Card Application (May 2026)

For more information, call (530) 809-4616 Ext. 1 or email acarriere@bcag.org.

*NOTE: Discount fares only apply to fixed route services. There are no discounts available for paratransit services. 

Pass & Fare Programs

B-Line DOES NOT offer any direct discount pass or fare programs other than the discounted fares listed above.

Some area organizations and agencies offer specific options for their employees, students, customers or clients. To find out if your agency or employer offers a program, please contact your supervisor, management team or HR department.

Check out the links to the following organizations for more information about the programs they offer.

• Chico State (students, faculty and staff) - (530) 898-3904
• Butte College - (530) 895-2361 or (530) 895-2352
• Downtown Chico Employees - (530) 879-7300