Buying Passes

COTA’s intelligent fare system automatically finds the best deal for you. Whether you ride once or all day, you’ll never overpay thanks to fare capping and seamless account-based payments.

The Transit App and COTA Smartcards

Automatic fare capping • Mobile convenience • Account protection

Pay with the Transit app or load funds onto a COTA Smartcard at passes.cota.com. Both options give you:

• Instant mobile tickets on your phone
• Secure account-based payments that protect your funds
• Seamless transfers within two hours
• Never pay more than $4.50 per day or $62 per month!

Learn More About Fares and Payment Options

Google Wallet COTA Passes

Compatible with Google Maps • Mobile convenience

You can now buy and save COTA passes directly in Google Wallet! Select “Buy Ticket” from Google Maps and follow the steps to purchase Day Passes using a credit card or Google Pay. Once complete, passes are automatically saved to your Google Wallet for quick access.

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Purchase Physical Passes

Personal service • Ticket vending machines

For the best customer experience when purchasing physical COTA passes, visit our Customer Experience Center at 33 N. High St., where our team can assist you with all your transit needs.

You can also purchase passes at ticket vending machines located throughout COTA’s service area.

We’re actively working on expanding pass purchase options at additional locations to better serve you.

Location	Phone Number
Customer Experience Center & Guest Services
33 North High Street, Columbus, 43215	614-228-1776
Ticket Vending Machines
Easton Transit Center, 4260 Stelzer Road, Columbus, 43230	614-228-1776
33 North High Street, Columbus, 43215	614-228-1776
South Terminal, Rich St, Columbus, 43215	614-228-1776
John Glenn International Airport (Arrivals), 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, 43219	614-228-1776
Spring Street Terminal, 33 W Spring St, Columbus, 43215	614-228-1776
Northland Transit Center, 5495 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, 43231	614-228-1776