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On October 5, 2026, the Marin Transit Board of Directors approved two changes to the District’s fare policies. The policy changes support the implementation of recommendations from a 2024 Fare Study and include: 

  • Discontinuing free transfers for cash-paying riders: Starting January 1, 2027, riders paying their fare in cash will no longer receive a free transfer to another Marin Transit bus. Riders are encouraged to use Clipper to continue to have access to free transfers on local bus service and discounted regional transfers. Learn more about Clipper at marintransit.gov/clipper. 
  • Discontinuing the paid Youth Pass product: Starting October 6, 2026, youth riders will no longer be able to purchase an annual youth pass. Youth that formerly purchased this pass will need to select another fare payment option. Students in all Marin County school districts can get a youth pass if they meet income guidelines for free or reduced-price meals. 

Marin Transit is not changing the fare to ride the bus, and cash will continue to be an option for fare payment. Learn more about the upcoming changes at marintransit.gov/farepolicyproposal2026.

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In July 2026, the Marin Transit Board of Directors set a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed fare policy changes to discontinue the free transfers for cash-paying riders and discontinue the paid Youth Pass product. Learn more about the proposal here. Join us at the public hearing to learn more about the proposed fare policy changes, ask questions, and provide comments. Information about the hearing can be found here. 

Comments are also accepted in advance of the public hearing. All written comments must be received no later than Friday, September 11, 2026 and may be submitted:

The public comment period will close on September 14, 2026. The Marin Transit Board of Directors is expected to take action on the proposed changes at the October 5, 2026 meeting. 

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Marin Transit provides transit options for students countywide, including routes serving the College of Marin, Dominican University, and most high schools and middle schools in Marin County. Visit our schools page to find which route serves your school. 

Effective Sunday, September 13, 2026, Marin Transit will be making minor schedule changes to the following routes: Routes 23, 30, 35, 57, 71, and 625. These changes are designed to improve service reliability and account for changes in roadway traffic patterns. 

Please note: a new Rider Guide will not be published. Updated schedules are attached below and will be available on dedicated route webpages on September 13th. 

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All Aboard to the County Fair!

The Fairgrounds are accessible via the Route 35, the Route 49, and the SMART Civic Center station. Route 71 as well as Route 233 provide service to nearby stops. 

You can use our Trip Planner to find the best way to celebrate with the County!

Don't forget - Marin Transit will be running a Sunday / Holiday schedule on July 3 and July 4.

Free Fare for the Fair!

Why fight with traffic and parking? Marin Transit provides regular service through the Marin Civic Center and the Marin County Fairgrounds!

Marin Transit is pleased to provide free fare for all regular service during the Marin County Fair. Passengers can ride for free any time between July 1 and July 5, 2026. 

This promotion is not available on Marin Access or demand response services.

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