Income-Based Free-Fare Program | Cedar Rapids Transit
Resource Name:Income-Based Free-Fare Program | Cedar Rapids Transit
Cedar Rapids Transit
address
Ground Transportation Center, 450 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Eligibility
Open to 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
(319) 286-5573
Voice
·Main Phone
711
Voice
·TTY
Application process
Call, or visit in person for more information
Fees
Varies by service, call for more information
Service area
Cedar Rapids, IA
Hiawatha, IA
Marion, IA
Offers an 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
07/21/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Cedar Rapids Transit
Provides a fixed-route bus service in Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha.