Fares
Fares are only required when traveling to or from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), Gypsum, or Leadville. All other routes are fare-free. Ages 18 and under travel free on all routes until the end of the winter 2026-2027 season.
Mobile fares app
Download Our Core Transit Mobile Tickets app to purchase tickets anytime, anywhere. No cash payments are accepted on board buses.
Fares to Gypsum
- Single Pass: $3
- 24-Hour Pass: $6
- 30-Day Pass: $63
- Senior Pass (View discounted passes section)
(Fares can only be purchased on the Mobile Fares app or in our offices. Reloadable cards are available in-office only, with a one-time $6 setup fee for new cards.)
Fares to Leadville
- Single Pass: $7
- 24-Hour Pass: $14
- 30-Day Pass: $200
- Senior Pass (View discounted passes section)
(Fares can only be purchased on the Mobile Fares app or in our offices. Reloadable cards are available in-office only, with a one-time $6 setup fee for new cards.)
Discounted Passes
- Senior (60+): 4-Pack tickets for $4 ($1 per ticket) – Available on the Mobile Fares app only.
- Senior Annual Pass: $25 – Can be purchased on the Mobile Fares app or in our offices.
- Proof of age required: email proof of age to coretickets@CoreTransit.org to activate in the app, or show ID in person at our office.
- Senior Single Ride: $1 Printed Ticket – Purchase available in our offices only.
- Military Discount: 50% off Single Rides and Monthly Passes – Available on the Mobile Fares app only.
- Youth (18 and under): Ride Free
Additional Notes
No cash is accepted on the bus.
Reloadable cards and printed tickets can be purchased in our offices:
Gypsum:
3289 Cooley Mesa Rd. Gypsum, CO 81637
Open: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10 am – 3 pm
Closed: Wednesday
Vail:
241 S Frontage Rd. Vail, CO 81657
Open: 7 days a week 7 am – 5 pm