Fares & Passes

MAX Transit Fares

MAX Transit operates both an hourly fixed bus route along with a reserve ride service. Each service has unique fares for qualifying individuals. If you have any questions on pricing, please contact our Customer Service team at (616)355-1010.

Macatawa Area Express App

MAX offer’s mobile payment options for Reserve-A-MAX by prepaying with your credit card using our scheduling app, Macatawa Area Express.

Available for download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Token Transit

Coming October 6th 2025, MAX will launch a mobile fare payment app for fixed routes. Token Transit will be available for passengers to purchase individual fares or passes for the fixed routes. Users will purchase their fare, activate it and then board the bus!

Available for download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Fares must be paid at time of boarding.

Fixed Route Fares

Adults

AGES 18-64

$1.15

Youth

AGES 5-17

$0.50

ADA

CARDHOLDERS

$0.50

Seniors

AGES 65+

$0.50

Medicare

CARDHOLDERS

$0.50

Reserve-A-MAX Fares

ADA

CARDHOLDERS

$2.30

Adults

AGES 18-64

$5.50

Youth

AGES 5-17

$2.30

Seniors

AGES 65+

$2.30

Medicare

CARDHOLDERS

$5.50

Note!

To receive reduced fares, individuals must qualify for the ADA program or the Half Fare program. Passengers must undergo a free application process provided by MAX to determine eligibility. To request an application, please contact Customer Service at (616)355-1010. Thank you!

MAX Passes

If you plan to ride frequently, bus passes are an economical and convenient way to pay your bus fare.

All passes are non-transferrable and are NOT replaceable if lost or stolen.

Any sales over $100.00 must be picked up at the Depot office.

Daily Fixed Route

Adults 18-64

Unlimited rides on the fixed routes on date of purchase.

$2.30

7 – Day Fixed Route

Adults 18-64

Unlimited rides on the fixed routes good for 7 days from date of purchase.

$15.00

30 – Day Fixed Route

Adults 18-64

Unlimited rides on fixed routes good for 30 days from purchase date.

$34.50

Semester Fixed Route

MUST HAVE VALID STUDENT ID

Unlimited rides on the fixed routes good for winter, summer or fall semester.

$34.50

Daily Fixed Route

Youth 5-17, Seniors 65+, Medicare Cardholders & ADA

Unlimited rides on fixed routes on date of purchase.

$1.00

7 – Day Fixed Route

Youth 5-17, Seniors 65+, Medicare Cardholders & ADA

Unlimited rides on fixed routes good for 7 days from purchase.

$5.00

Fixed Route Single Fare Ticket

Adults 18 – 64

Good for one-way ride

$1.15

Fixed Route Single Fare Ticket Reduced Fare

Youth 5-17, Seniors 65+, Medicare Cardholders & ADA

Good for one-way ride

$0.50

Reserve-A-Max Single Ticket

Adults 18-64

Good for one-way ride

$5.50

Reserve-A-Max Single Ticket Reduced Fare

Youth 5-17, Seniors 65+, Medicare Cardholders & ADA

Good for one-way ride

$2.30

10 – Ride Reserve-A-MAX Punch Pass Full Fare

Adults 18-64 & Medicare Cardholders

10 pre-paid rides for the Reserve-A-MAX service.

$50.00

10-Ride Reserve-A-MAX Punch Pass Full Fare

10 – Ride Reserve-A-MAX Punch Pass Reduced Fare

Youth 5-17, Seniors 65+, & ADA Cardholders

10 pre-paid rides for the Reserve-A-MAX service.

$20.00

10-Ride Reserve-A-MAX Punch Pass Reduced Fare