Golden Gate Bridge Tolls Go Up, Bay Area Riders See Transit Fare Hikes

Published On: July 2, 2025

San Francisco, California – The cost of commuting on several Bay Area transit agencies, as well as driving on the Golden Gate Bridge, has increased starting Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes to be aware of:

Golden Gate Bridge Tolls

FasTrak Toll: The toll for most drivers using FasTrak, including 2-axle vehicles and motorcycles, has increased from $9.25 to $9.75.
License Plate Accounts: Tolls via license plate accounts and one-time payment options have increased to $10.
Invoice Tolls: Tolls for invoice payments have increased to $10.75.
Carpool Toll: The toll for carpools has risen from $7.25 to $7.75.

This increase is part of a multi-year toll hike program approved by the Golden Gate Bridge’s Board of Directors.

Golden Gate Transit Buses and Ferries

Most bus and ferry fares operated by the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District have gone up by up to $0.25.
Discount fares remain in effect, and local bus fares in Marin and Sonoma counties, as well as Giants ferry fares, will not be increasing.

Caltrain

Base Fares on the Caltrain rail system have increased by $0.25.

Muni (San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency)

Single Ride Fare: Adult riders using Clipper or MuniMobile have seen their fare increase from $2.75 to $2.85. This marks the second increase in less than a year.
Senior/Disabled Fare: A single ride for seniors and people with disabilities has increased from $1.35 to $1.40.
Monthly Pass: Adult monthly passes will now cost $86, up from $85.
Cable Car Ride: A ride on the San Francisco cable cars has increased from $8 to $9.
Youth Fare: Muni rides remain free for all youth aged 18 and younger, regardless of housing income or residency.

AC Transit

Adult Cash Fare: The cash fare for adults has gone up by $0.25, from $2.50 to $2.75.
Transbay Cash Fare: The Transbay cash fare has increased from $6.00 to $6.50.
Second Increase: A second 25-cent increase is scheduled to take effect in July 2026.

AC Transit serves the western parts of Alameda and Contra Costa counties and has not raised fares since January 2020.

How do you feel about these fare increases? Do you think these hikes are necessary for improved services or too burdensome for commuters? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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