Additional services
Cherriots LIFT
$3.20 for a One-Ride trip (one-way)
Cherriots Shop and Ride
$3.20 for a One-Ride trip on the Dial-a-Ride service (one-way)
$1.25 for a One-Ride trip on the Shopper Shuttle service (one-way)
Fares and Passes
Find the price of all passes for Cherriots Local, Cherriots Regional, Cherriots LIFT, and Cherriots Shop and Ride
| Cherriots Local › | Full Fare | Reduced Fare | Youth Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Ride | $1.60 | $0.80 | $0.50 |
| Day Pass | $3.25 | $1.50 | $1.00 |
| 30-Day Pass | $45.00 | $22.50 | $10.00 |
| Annual Pass | $540.00 | $270.00 | $120.00 |
| Cherriots Regional 10X-50X and Route 45 › | Full Fare | Reduced Fare | Youth Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Ride | $2.25 | $1.50 | $1.00 |
| Day Pass | $4.50 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| Month Pass | $60.00 | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| Universal Month Pass (good on Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional) |
$85.00 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Cherriots Regional 1X › | Full Fare | Reduced Fare | Youth Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Ride | $3.00 | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| Day Pass | - | - | - |
| Universal Month Pass (good on Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional) |
$85.00 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Additional services
Cherriots LIFT
$3.20 for a One-Ride trip (one-way)
Cherriots Shop and Ride
$3.20 for a One-Ride trip on the Dial-a-Ride service (one-way)
$1.25 for a One-Ride trip on the Shopper Shuttle service (one-way)
Fare Categories
Full Fare: ages 19 – 59
Youth Fare: ages 6 – 18
Reduced Fare: age 60+, people with disabilities, or Medicare card holders
Children 5 and under ride free!
Reduced Fare Guidelines
The following qualified people can ride Cherriots buses at the reduced fare rate with a reduced fare ID card:
- Riders 60+ years old
- Riders holding red, white, and blue Medicare cards
- Riders who have a disability
- Riders who are eligible to use Cherriots LIFT
Reduced fare ID cards are available at Customer Service, located in the Downtown Transit Center. For more information, visit our Reduced Fare ID page.
Bus Pass Assistance
Cherriots donates thousands of passes a year to United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley for use in assistance programs throughout the community. For information on how to receive a free pass visit United Way's website. For more information on how Cherriots helps out in the community in other ways, visit our Community Involvement page.
One-Ride on Cherriots Local or Cherriots Regional
Paying a One-Ride cash fare does not require a pass. When boarding the bus simply deposit the correct cash and/or coins in the farebox to pay a One-Ride fare. Please have exact change because neither drivers nor fareboxes give change. Credit cards are not accepted on the bus. If you plan to transfer, you will need to pay the One-Ride fare on your next bus or purchase a Day Pass on your first trip of the day. Please note that Customer Service does not sell One-Ride Passes for Cherriots Local or Cherriots Regional, only One-Ride Passes for Cherriots LIFT and Cherriots Shop and Ride.
Day Pass on Cherriots Local
Day Passes are valid for one day of unlimited rides on all Cherriots Local buses. Day Passes can be purchased on the bus by depositing the correct fare in the farebox. Please have exact change because neither drivers nor fareboxes give change. Credit cards are not accepted on the bus. Day Passes are also available at Customer Service. Day Passes are only valid on the day they are activated by the farebox on the bus.
Day Pass on Cherriots Regional
Day Passes are valid for one day of unlimited rides on all Cherriots Regional buses except Route 1X. Cherriots Regional Day Passes are also valid on Route 45. Day Passes can be purchased on the bus by depositing the correct fare in the farebox. Please have exact change because neither drivers nor fareboxes give change. Credit cards are not accepted on the bus. Day Passes are also available at Customer Service. Day Passes are only valid on the day they are activated by the farebox on the bus.
30-Day Pass on Cherriots Local
30-Day Passes can be purchased at any time during the month but are not activated until the pass is first used. Once the pass is activated at the farebox, it’s good for unlimited rides for 30 consecutive calendar days, including weekends. The expiration date is stamped on the back of the pass when it is first activated. The 30-Day Pass is available for Cherriots Local routes in Salem and Keizer only and can be purchased at Customer Service.
Month Pass on Cherriots Regional
Cherriots Regional Month Passes may be used for unlimited rides on all Cherriots Regional buses except Route 1X. Cherriots Regional Month Passes are also valid on Route 45. Unlike the 30-Day Passes, Month Passes are valid for a calendar month. Month passes can be purchased at Customer Service.
Universal Month Pass on Cherriots Local AND Cherriots Regional
Universal Month Passes may be used for unlimited rides on all Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional routes. Unlike the 30-Day Passes, Universal Month Passes are valid for a calendar month. Universal Month Passes can be purchased at Customer Service.
Annual Pass on Cherriots Local
Annual Passes may be used for unlimited rides on all Cherriots Local routes for 12 consecutive months. Annual Passes can only be purchased at Cherriots Customer Service.
One-Ride on Cherriots LIFT
A One-Ride Pass costs $3.20 and is valid for a single trip on Cherriots LIFT. One-Ride Passes are available at Customer Service.
You may also pay a One-Ride cash fare without a pass. When boarding the bus simply deposit the correct cash and/or coins in the farebox to pay a One-Ride fare. Please have exact change because neither drivers nor fareboxes give change. Credit cards are not accepted on the bus.
One-Ride and Pass Books on Cherriots Shop and Ride Dial-A-Ride Service
A One-Ride Pass on the Dial-a-Ride Service costs $3.20 and is valid for a single trip on Cherriots Shop and Ride. One-Ride Passes are available at Customer Service.
You may also pay a One-Ride cash fare without a pass. When boarding the bus simply deposit the correct cash and/or coins in the farebox to pay a One-Ride fare. Please have exact change because neither drivers nor fareboxes give change. Credit cards are not accepted on the bus.
For your convenience, you can purchase a book of 10 passes for $32. Pass Books are available at Customer Service or through the mail by calling 503-588-2877.
One-Ride and Pass Books on Cherriots Shop and Ride Shopper Shuttle Service
A One-Ride Pass on the Shopper Shuttle Service costs $1.25 and is valid for a single trip on Cherriots Shop and Ride. One-Ride Passes are available at Customer Service.
You may also pay a One-Ride cash fare without a pass. When boarding the bus simply deposit the correct cash and/or coins in the farebox to pay a One-Ride fare. Please have exact change because neither drivers nor fareboxes give change. Credit cards are not accepted on the bus.
For your convenience, you can purchase a book of 10 passes for $12.50. Pass Books are available at Customer Service or through the mail by calling 503-588-2877.
All passes can be purchased at:
Cherriots Customer Service
220 High Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-588-2877
Passes are available Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Passes can be purchased with cash, check, or debit/credit card. Passes can also be ordered over the phone. (A service fee may apply to phone orders.)
Other Pass Vendors:
Roth's Fresh Markets (Cash only)
Cherriots Local 30-Day Passes:
Lancaster - 702 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem
Sunnyslope - 4555 Liberty Road S, Salem
Vista - 3045 Commercial Street SE, Salem
West Salem - 1130 Wallace Road NW, Salem
Hayesville - 4746 Portland Road NE, Salem
Cherriots Regional Day Passes and Month Passes:
Silverton - 918 N 1st Street, Silverton
Monmouth - 1517 Monmouth Independence Hwy, Monmouth
Chemeketa Community College Bookstore (Call ahead to 503-399-5131 for building access.)
Cherriots Local Day Passes and 30-Day Passes; Cherriots Regional Day Passes and Month Passes:
4000 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem
Safeway Stores (Cash only)
Cherriots Local 30-Day Passes:
West Salem - 1455 Edgewater Street NW, Salem
Lancaster Drive - 3380 Lancaster Drive, Salem
Keizer - 4990 River Road N, Keizer
Downtown Salem - 1265 Center Street, Salem
South Salem - 5660 Commercial Street SE, Salem
Cherriots Regional Day Passes and Month Passes:
Dallas - 138 W. Ellendale Avenue, Dallas
City of Wilsonville
Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional Universal Month Passes:
Wilsonville City Hall
29799 SW Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville
Related Information
Visit United Way's website for information on who to contact for free bus passes
Visit United Way's website for information on who to contact for free bus passes