Clipper pass where to buy

Frequently Asked Questions. Where can I buy a Clipper card? A list of the vendors in San Mateo County is available at www. The full list of current vendors is available on the Clipper website at www. Youth and Seniors Youth ages and senior ages 65 and older customers must fill out an application to obtain a Clipper card. Applications are available on the Clipper website or by calling TTY Completed applications and proof-of-age may be submitted by mail, e-mail or fax as indicated on the application.

To receive a card immediately, you can apply in person at the San Mateo County Transit District Administrative office in San Carlos weekdays between 8 a. Please refer to FAQ's below for more information. How much does a Clipper card cost? The fee will be waived if you sign up for Autoload at the same time you obtain your card at www. There is no fee for Youth and Senior Clipper cards.

Clipper on County Connection means riders can stop carrying multiple forms of payment; instead store it on a Clipper card. The Day Pass discount is applied automatically. Clipper Cards still need to be tagged to show the drivers the passenger have paid the fare. When purchased on your Clipper card, the pass is valid for a rolling 31 days, rather than a set calendar month.

The day period begins when the card is first tagged. While paper tickets will no longer be available for purchase at stations, riders are still able to use the paper tickets they already have to enter and exit through fare gates. Riders are also able to add enough fare to a paper ticket to exit the station using add fare machines located inside the paid area. There is a 50 cent surcharge per trip for Blue tickets.

The surcharge will be prorated for discount paper ticket users so that seniors and people with disabilities pay a 19 cent surcharge and youth pay a 25 cent surcharge. Riders are encouraged to get a Clipper Card to avoid the surcharge. It is charged for those who enter a station, ride a train, and then exit the same station. If you enter a station and change your mind, see a station agent before exiting to avoid the excursion fare. The correct fare will be automatically deducted. If you are using a BART paper ticket: When you get to the fare gate, insert your ticket and it will be returned to you.

In the case of the bus yards, it is then transmitted to the card readers on each bus individually at the end of each day. Once this process is complete, the next time you use your card, the card reader will load the value to your card, where it is then stored for use.

To use your Clipper card, locate the Clipper card reader at the entrance of the VTA bus or light rail station next to the Ticket Vending Machines and hold your card flat against the Clipper logo until you hear a beep. Customers must tag their Clipper card before boarding a light rail vehicle.

The card reader will also show the cash balance remaining on your card or the expiration date of your pass. When transferring to a second or third light rail vehicle or bus to complete your trip, tag your Clipper card each time. To keep your balance secure, register your card online or by calling the Clipper Customer Service Center at