A Brampton Transit trip costs $3.55 for an adult paying with PRESTO, or $4.75 in cash or with a tap of a credit or debit card. This Brampton Transit guide covers fares and passes, PRESTO, transfers, discounts, Züm, schedules and who to call, using the City of Brampton’s own transit pages.
At a glance
- Adult PRESTO fare: $3.55 per trip. Youth (13 to 19) pay $2.95, children (6 to 12) $2.00, and non-resident seniors $1.85.
- Cash or contactless credit/debit: $4.75 per trip, in effect since February 9, 2026. Cash needs exact change.
- Monthly passes on PRESTO: $148.50 adult, $123.75 youth, $84.00 child.
- Free: children 5 and under with a fare-paying rider, Brampton seniors 65+ with a Senior ID card and free annual pass, and riders with a CNIB card.
- Transfers: 2 hours on Brampton Transit.
- Questions: Contact Centre, 905.874.2999.
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Brampton Transit fares in 2026
The City lists these PRESTO fares on its Bus Fares page:
| Fare type | Per trip | Weekly pass | Monthly pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (20 to 64) | $3.55 | $39.50 | $148.50 |
| Youth (13 to 19) | $2.95 | $31.75 | $123.75 |
| Child (6 to 12) | $2.00 | $22.00 | $84.00 |
| Senior (65+) | $1.85 | n/a | n/a |
| Brampton resident senior | Free annual pass | n/a | n/a |
| Preschool child (5 and under) | Free | Free | Free |
Cash and contactless credit or debit cost $4.75 per trip. Operators may ask for proof of age if you pay a youth, child or senior fare.
Is a monthly pass worth it?
An adult monthly pass costs $148.50. At $3.55 a trip, that works out to about 42 PRESTO trips a month before the pass pays off. If you ride to work and back five days a week, you will usually pass that number.
PRESTO also has a loyalty rule. The City says riders who pay from their PRESTO balance and take more than 12 trips from Monday to Sunday ride free for the rest of that week. Transfers on other agencies and discounted One Fare trips do not count toward the 12.
How to pay: PRESTO, contactless or cash
PRESTO. A physical PRESTO card costs $4.00 at Brampton Transit terminals and the fee is not refundable. A PRESTO card in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet is free. Your card needs enough money for a full local fare, or the tap will not go through.
Contactless credit or debit. Tap a credit or debit card, phone or watch on the reader. You pay $4.75, and a 2-hour transfer is included. Brampton Transit adds no fee, but your bank may charge its own transaction fees.
Cash. Bring exact change. Ask the operator for a paper transfer when you pay.
PRESTO is the cheapest of the three for most riders, and it is the only way to get the passes and discounts below.
Transfers and connecting to GO
Brampton Transit transfers last 2 hours from the time they are issued. If you paid with PRESTO or a contactless card, tap the same card, phone or watch on your next bus and the transfer is applied for you. Cash riders get a paper transfer.
Trips between a Brampton bus and five GO train stations cost $0 under the One Fare rules: Mount Pleasant, Downtown Brampton, Bramalea, Malton and Lisgar. You need a valid GO ticket, a PRESTO card or the same contactless card you started with. The Transfers and Connecting Transit page lists which other agencies’ transfers Brampton accepts, including MiWay and YRT/Viva. Riding GO on the weekend of October 31? Read our Kitchener GO line closure guide first.
Discounts: seniors, low income and others
Free rides for Brampton seniors
Brampton residents 65 and older ride free. You need two things: a Brampton Transit Senior ID card and a PRESTO card loaded with the free annual pass. Show the ID to the operator and tap PRESTO each time you board.
Apply online or in person at Bramalea Terminal (160 Central Park Drive), the Clark Facility (185 Clark Boulevard) or the Sandalwood Facility (130 Sandalwood Parkway West). Bring proof of a Brampton address dated in the last 6 months and government-issued photo ID. An Ontario driver’s licence covers both. Details are on the City’s Senior Fare page. The free pass works only on Brampton Transit.
Affordable Transit Program
Peel Region runs the Affordable Transit Program with Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. Approved adults in Brampton can choose 50% off either a monthly pass or single fares for 12 months, and youth 13 to 19 can get 50% off single fares. The single-fare option and the Caledon expansion started April 1, 2026.
You apply through Peel Region and need a registered PRESTO card plus your Notice of Assessment. The City says approval takes up to 20 business days, and you have to reapply each year. The Affordable Transit Program page has the eligibility rules. Peel’s phone line for applicants without internet is 905-793-9200.
Riders with vision loss
Riders with a CNIB card ride free.
Routes, Züm and schedules
Züm is Brampton Transit’s bus rapid transit service, with limited stops and signal priority to keep buses moving. The City lists five Züm routes:
- Queen Street: Downtown Terminal to York University
- Main Street: Sandalwood Parkway to Mississauga City Centre Terminal
- Steeles Avenue: Lisgar GO Station to Humber College
- Bovaird Drive: Mount Pleasant GO Station to Malton GO Station
- Queen Street West: Downtown Terminal to Mount Pleasant GO Station
For any route, start at the City’s Schedules and Maps page. It has the online schedules tool, a trip planner, the system map and a frequency guide. Check Service Alerts on the same section of the site for detours before you leave. Our rundown of the November 2 Brampton Transit service changes lists the routes getting new schedules.
Terminals and customer service hours
| Location | Address | Customer service hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bramalea Terminal | 160 Central Park Drive | Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Brampton Gateway Terminal | 501 Main Street South | Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Downtown Terminal | 8 Nelson Street | Mon to Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun closed |
The City says these hours can change without notice. Trinity Common Terminal is closed until further notice. Heart Lake Bus Terminal on Conestoga Drive is also closed for upgrades until about the end of 2026, with buses using a temporary stop nearby.
How to contact Brampton Transit
- Contact Centre (customer service and trip planning): 905.874.2999, TTY 905.874.2130, or transit@brampton.ca. Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Lost and found: 905.874.2750, ext. 62732.
- Head office: 185 Clark Boulevard, 905.874.2750, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Transit Customer Service page also links to an online form.
What this means for you
If you ride more than a few times a week, load a PRESTO card instead of paying cash. You save $1.20 a trip as an adult, you can buy a weekly or monthly pass, and the 12-trip loyalty rule caps a heavy week. If you are 65 or older and live in Brampton, apply for the Senior ID card, because your rides are free. If money is tight, check the Affordable Transit Program before buying a monthly pass.
Brampton also elects its mayor and council on October 26. Our guide to voting in the municipal election has voting dates, ID rules and locations.
Brampton Transit FAQ
How much is a Brampton Transit monthly pass?
On PRESTO, an adult monthly pass costs $148.50, youth $123.75 and child $84.00, according to the City’s fare table.
Can I pay with my credit card on Brampton buses?
Yes. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch. The fare is $4.75 and includes a 2-hour transfer.
Is Brampton Transit free for seniors?
For Brampton residents 65 and older, yes, with a Senior ID card and a PRESTO card loaded with the free annual pass. Non-resident seniors pay $1.85 on PRESTO.
How long is a Brampton Transit transfer good for?
Two hours from the time it is issued.
What is the Brampton Transit phone number?
The Contact Centre is 905.874.2999. For lost items, call 905.874.2750, ext. 62732.
Do kids ride free?
Children 5 and under ride free with a fare-paying rider. Children 6 to 12 pay $2.00 on PRESTO.