K-12, college, and university students ride fixed-route service free with valid student ID effective Monday, May 4, 2026. Present your ID to the driver when boarding.
SMART riders have access to Transit Royale through a partnership with the RTA of Southeast Michigan. All DART Regional passes (DDOT + SMART) are valid for travel on any SMART fixed route.
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Note: Wayne State students, faculty, and staff receiving free DART passes through WayneRides must select the appropriate fare category in Transit. WayneRides users must download the standalone Token Transit application first and set up an account. Follow the instructions on the WayneRides website.
Single Trip Fares
All fares are subject to change. SMART fares are economical. All fares are one-way.
| Fares | Fixed Route | Connector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fare | |||
| General (19-64 Years) | $2.00 | $4.00 | |
| Reduced Fare | |||
| Youth (6-18 Years, non-student) | $0.50 | $4.00 | |
| Youth (6-18 Years, student with valid ID) | FREE | $4.00 | |
| College/University student with valid ID | FREE | $4.00 | |
| Older Adults (65+ Years) | $0.50 | $1.00 | |
| People with Disabilities | $0.50 | $1.00 | |
Other options for non-student reduced fare are to present the following identification at the time of purchase and boarding:
- DDOT Reduced Fare ID Pass Card
- Valid State of Michigan ID or Driver’s License (To verify age of youth or older adults)
- Medicare Card (NOT Medicaid Cards)
Passes
SMART Passes come in a variety of denominations to meet your transit needs. For a full description, see the SMART Passes page.
| Pass Type | Cost | Valid Service | Fare Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.00 31 Day Pass | $66.00 | Fixed Route, Connector/Flex | Full Fare |
| $1.00 31 Day Pass | $33.00 | Fixed Route, Connector/Flex | Reduced Fare Youth (6 - 18 Years) Older Adult (65+ Years) |
| $.50 31 Day Pass | $17.00 | Fixed Route/Flex | Reduced Fare Older Adult (65+ Years) People with Disabilities |
| $11 Value Pass | $10.00 | Fixed Route | Any |
| Park & Ride | Any | ||
| $22 Value Pass | $20.00 | Fixed Route | Any |
| Park & Ride | Any | ||
| 4 Hour DART | $2 | SMART / DDOT Fixed Route/Flex | Full Fare |
| $0.50 | SMART / DDOT Fixed Route/Flex | Reduced Fare | |
| 24 Hour DART | $5 | SMART / DDOT Fixed Route/Flex | Full Fare |
| $2 | SMART / DDOT Fixed Route/Flex | Reduced Fare | |
| 7 Day DART | $22 | SMART / DDOT Fixed Route/Flex | Full Fare |
| $10 | SMART / DDOT Fixed Route/Flex | Reduced Fare | |
| 31 Day DART | $70 | SMART / DDOT Fixed Route/Flex | Full Fare |
| $29 | SMART / DDOT Fixed Route/Flex | Reduced Fare |
Additional Services
ADA Certified services are in areas where there is limited or no Fixed Route service available.
| Certified ADA** | |
|---|---|
| Full Fare | |
| 6 - 64 Years | $3.00 |
| Reduced Fare | |
| 65+ Years | $3.00 |
| People with Disabilities | $3.00 |
** Learn about ADA certification eligibility.