Can I go on BART without a Clipper card?


Can I go on BART without a Clipper card? Soon, people using transit in the Bay Area will be able to pay using a credit card. Starting next year, Bay Area transit riders won't need a Clipper card to ride a train or ferry, and instead will be able to pass BART turnstiles or board Muni buses with the simple tap of a credit card.


Can I use my phone instead of Clipper card?

Using Clipper® on your mobile device is fast and easy – and you avoid the $3 fee for new plastic Clipper cards.


Do Clipper cards ever expire?

No, Clipper never expires.


Can my husband use my Clipper card?

Registered cardholders can complete and sign a form authorizing another individual to act on behalf of the cardholder. To request a form and find out more information about the authorization requirements, please contact Clipper Customer Service at 877.878. 8883 (TDD/TTY 711 or 800.735. 2929).


Can two people use the same BART card?

Can two people use the same card at the same time? No, every rider needs their own card or device (phone or watch) to pay for fares.


Is BART more expensive than driving?

Taking the train has long been less expensive than driving when considering bridge tolls and parking — and now it's an even more affordable option when you consider most Bay Area gas stations are charging more than $6 a gallon.


How do you take BART for the first time?

You'll need to purchase a ticket at the station before riding BART. Your ticket can cover a single ride or multiple rides. Each person must have his or her own ticket, except children age 4 and under, who ride free and do not need a ticket. Be sure to keep your ticket.


Can tourists use Clipper card?

The Clipper card is a smart, contactless travel card that can be used all over the Sasn Francisco Bay Area. Travelers, both residents and tourists, can add value to their card either as they go or automatically, depending on what works best for them.


How much is the BART from San Francisco airport to downtown?

BART makes it extremely easy to get a ticket from the San Francisco airport to downtown San Francisco. All you need to do is use one of the ticket vending machines to buy a one-way ticket for each passenger, which costs about $10.15 per person for a one-way ticket and $20.30 for a round trip.