Income-Based Free-Fare Program | Cedar Rapids Transit
Ground Transportation Center, 450 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Cedar Rapids Transit
Eligibility
Adults that have been identified as having income at or below 160% of the Federal poverty level
Required documents
Applicants may use LIHEAP approval letter, DHS Notice of Decision for SNAP, FIP, or Medicaid, Linn County General Assistance voucher and qualifying letter, or annual Section 8 Housing award letter
Hours
Mon-Fri 5:30 am-7:15 pm, Sat 9:15 am-4:15 pm
711
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TTY
(319) 286-5573
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Main Phone
Application process
Call or visit for information
Fees
Call for information
Service area
Cedar Rapids, IA
Hiawatha, IA
Marion, IA
Offers income-based program which provides IDs for free bus fares. Passengers who qualify for free fares must present proof of free fare eligibility when riding the bus.
Last Assured
09/22/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Cedar Rapids Transit
Provides fixed-route bus service in Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha.