Reload my 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

At Metro Rail Stations

Use a TAP vending machine

Link to Metro

FARE IS AVAILABLE INSTANTLY and available for use on all buses and rail

Online

Login or register for a new account

Create Account

By phone

Call 866.TAPTOGO (1.866.827.8646)

Time until fare is ready for use:

ON BUSES with fareboxes

24-48 hours

ON BUSES with mobile validators

up to 45 minutes

AT RAIL STATIONS with validators or turnstiles

up to 1 hour

Get the most out of TAP.

Starting July 15

Transfers between TAP agencies will be exclusively on TAP. Cash will no longer be accepted when transferring from one agency to another. Learn more

Pay with TAP and get more.

Choose TAP over cash for your ride.

With Employer TAP Programs, it’s a win-win for you and your boss.

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TAP transit partner updates.

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TAP Tip

To make sure your TAP vendor sells the type of pass you want, call ahead of time.

Look up the vendor location closest to you.

TAP is now accepted on 24 transit systems.

Learn where TAP can take you!

Reload your TAP card automatically!

Take advantage of TAP’s autoload feature.
Call 866.TAPTOGO (866.827.8646) to get started.

Ride EZ! If you ride more than one TAP-participating system, save money with an EZ transit pass.

Employer TAP Programs

Balance Protection

TAP vendor locations

Reduced Fares