BART Fare Increases, 1972-2026

BART has raised fares 20 times since it opened in September 1972, with a new increase coming Jan. 1, 2026.

Table showing San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit's 19 fare increases since 1972.

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*Maximum fares exclude premium airport fares. Data compiled from BART reports at bart.gov and archive.org.

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