Fares, discounts, and passes.

Description Basic Full Fare Discount Fare Purchase
One Way $2 $1 On Bus Only
1-Day Pass $5 $2.50 On Bus Only
10-Ride Pass $17.50 $7.50 Online or In-Person
31-Day Pass $60 $30 Online or In-Person
Deviation $2 $2 On Bus Only

Exact change is required. Drivers do not make change.

  • No transfers. Use one-way fare or purchase a 1-Day YCAT Pass which is sold only on buses and expires at the end of service day.
  • Greyhound tickets are accepted for no additional fare to the city or town printed on the ticket.
  • Cocopah Tribal members can ride free by showing their tribal ID card. Does not apply to guests of tribal members.
  • Arizona Western College, YPIC Charter High School, Vista High School, and Strategies for Success students and employees can ride free by showing their student or employee ID card with current semester sticker.
  • Children under 5 ride free -- up to four children. Fifth and more children pay discount fare.

Purchase by mail or fax


Please allow 7-10 business days for the pass purchases to be processed and mailed via USPS.  


  • All passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • YCIPTA is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged passes.
  • The 1-Day YCAT Pass is available only on buses when paying fares. It expires at the end of the service day.

Purchase in person


YCAT passes can be purchased in person at the following locations.

YCAT Office
2715 East 14th Street
Yuma, AZ 85365

Food City
1240 W 8th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364

Food City
2600 W 16th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364

Food City
579 Main Street
San Luis, AZ 85349

Sell passes at your business

Apply today to sell YCAT passes and distribute Rider Guides.

Discounts

Discount fares are available for certain riders. Proof of eligibility must be presented when you pay the fare.


  • Persons with Disabilities - YCAT OnCall Card, Medicare Card, or Persons with Disabilities ID card issued by another transit agency
  • Seniors (65+ yrs.) - State ID card, passport showing date of birth, or a Senior ID card issued by another transit agency 
  • Students (5-18 yrs. old) - Current Student ID with current sticker 


A YCAT Discount ID Card is available as alternative proof of eligibility.

Deviations

Certain flex routes can deviate from the route on request for $2 more.



  • Blue Route 5 - Within the Fort Yuma Reservation and within a 3/4 mile radius of the route outside of the Fort Yuma Reservation.
  • Purple Route 6A - Within the North Cocopah Reservation, Cocopah RV Resort and within the West Cocopah Reservation and East Cocopah Reservation within a 3/4 mile radius on either side of the route.
  • Gold Route 8 - Entire route within 1 1/2 mile radius on either side of the route and the entire Town limits of Wellton.