Ways to Pay
Whether you ride every day or just once in a while, RTC gives you easy ways to pay. Use an app, tap your card, or pay with cash—whatever works for you.
rideRTC App
The fastest and easiest way to ride.
- Buy passes instantly
- Fund using card (or cash at select locations)
- Use Tap & GO feature for single rides
- Track your bus, earn rewards, and manage your account
Contactless Payment
No pass, no app, no problem! With RTC Tap & GO, pay for your single ride using Mastercard, Visa, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Use your credit/debit card, phone wallet, or smart watch.
Tap & GO
Tap & GO is a faster way to use the payment method you already have—no need to pre-purchase a pass. Tap your card, phone, or rideRTC barcode to board—no need to buy a pass in advance.
- Use a Visa or Mastercard
- Use Apple Pay or Google Pay
- Use the rideRTC app Tap and GO barcode
- Cash-to-mobile
- Use a reloadable TAP & GO card
Reloadable Tap & GO cards
You can get a reloadable tap card from the Bonneville Transit Center or the RTC Administrative Offices. To load passes or funds onto your tap card, log in or create an account on the rideRTC Web Portal. Tap and GO cards are secure and can be linked to you so that no one else can use them. Register your card and be protected: if your card is lost, any funds or passes will still be available.
Cash-to-mobile
You can also fund with cash-to-mobile at nearly 350 locations across the Las Vegas Valley. Simply show the Tap and Go barcode in your rideRTC app at any participating vendor, tell them the amount of cash you want to load, and the cashier will add it to your account. Your balance will be in the rideRTC app when you’re ready to buy a pass.
Cash Onboard Select Buses
Select passes are available to purchase on board the vehicle. For a list of these options, please see the Fares & Passes page. If you do plan on buying on board, please use exact change. Drivers will not dispense change.
Paratransit Customers
Paratransit services are available in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Read more information on eligibility, certification, and fares for ADA Paratransit services in the Paratransit section.
In Person
You can buy passes with cash or card at these locations:
RTC Bonneville Transit Center (BTC)
101 E Bonneville Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Hours: Daily from 7:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
RTC Administration Building
600 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Hours: Mon–Thu, 7:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)
TVMs can be found at The Deuce stops on the Strip, South Strip Transit Terminal (SSTT), and Harry Reid Intl (LAS) Airport, Terminal 1 – Zero Level at RTC bus stop. Use our map for locations.
TVMs accept credit, debit, and cash. All passes are valid and activate at the time of purchase.
Rewards
Get free rides just for tapping to pay.
Every time you tap your Visa card or phone to board, you earn points. It’s part of the rideRTC Rewards Pilot Program.
How It Works:
- Tap your Visa card or contactless device to pay your fare
- Each tap = points toward a free ride
- Ride 4+ times in a week? Get bonus points
- Keep tapping weekly to unlock even more rewards
- 200 points = a free ride (you get that just for signing up!)
How to Join:
- Download the rideRTC app and create an account
- Tap “Rewards” and enroll, and start tapping to earn points
