How to Buy and Reload a TAP Card
TAP is a durable plastic card that can be used again and again for faster, safer boarding.
Buy a TAP card. Here's how:
In Person
Locate a Vendor
FARE IS AVAILABLE INSTANTLY and available for use on all buses and rail
By phone
Call 866.TAPTOGO (1.866.827.8646)
M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time until fare is ready for use:
ON BUSES with fareboxes
Up to 1 hour
ON BUSES with mobile validators
Up to 30 minutes
AT RAIL STATIONS with validators or turnstiles
Up to 1 hour