Passes (Effective September 1, 2010)
C-TRAN passes and tickets may be purchased at these convenient pass sales outlets:
- Vancouver Mall—C-TRAN Passenger Service Office (North lot)
- Fisher's Landing Transit Center—Passenger Service Office
- All Clark County Safeway Locations
- Clark College Bookstore—1800 E McLoughlin (360) 992-2149
- TriMet Customer Service Office—Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland (503) 238-7433
- All Clark County Fred Meyer locations (no discounted fares available)
Pass-By-Mail is a C-TRAN service where customers purchase monthly passes and ticket booklets by mail each month. Customers send their monthly order and payment to our Passenger Service Office, and we return their passes or ticket booklets, along with an order form for the next month, by mail. Orders for monthly passes must be received by the 10th of the month prior to the month the pass is needed for use. Ticket booklets may be ordered and delivered at any time during a given month. To obtain a Pass-By-Mail order form, download a PDF or call Passenger Service at (360) 695-0123.
Summer Blast Pass is a discounted youth pass for riders 7–18 years of age and valid June, July and August on all C-TRAN services that operate within Clark County and those with service to the nearest lightrail station. Summer Blast Pass is not valid on C-TRAN's Express service to Portland or on TriMet buses and MAX. The cost is $54 for all three months. The pass is prorated when purchased in July or August. Identification showing proof of age is required between the ages of 15–18 to purchase or use Summer Blast Pass. For more information, please contact the Passenger Service Office at (360) 695-0123 or visit in person.
Express Passes Express yourself and GO! Travel anywhere, anytime service is available using C-TRAN’s Express Pass; available daily, monthly or annually. A special employer program is available!
Express Tickets Purchase convenience with a book of 10 tickets. Each ticket provides one-way travel on all C-TRAN services, including Express buses to downtown Portland, as well as TriMet buses and MAX.
Note: when starting your trip on TriMet using a C-TRAN Express ticket, please make sure to validate that ticket prior to boarding TriMet. Tickets can be validated at any TriMet MAX ticket validating machine. Tickets that have not been validated are considered same-as-cash, and will be exchanged by the TriMet operator with an All Zone transfer which is not valid for travel on C-TRAN Express routes.
Express Day Pass C-TRAN’s GoAnywhere Day Pass offers unlimited travel on all C-TRAN and TriMet services, and also includes the Portland Streetcar. The pass is valid for one full service day and can be purchased from any Coach Operator, or Passenger Service Office location.
Express Monthly Pass Purchase the monthly Express Pass at any C-TRAN or Clark County location and receive all premium services listed under the annual option.
Express Annual Pass Purchase the annual Express Pass and receive 12 months of premium service for the price of eleven. The pass allows full access to all C-TRAN bus routes including Express buses to downtown Portland & Connector, TriMet buses & MAX, and the Portland Streetcar. Each month, you will receive one Express pass conveniently through the mail.
Employer Program
C-TRAN's Annual Express Pass program is available for employers in a convenient sticker form that adheres to the front of the employee's ID badge—instantly transforming the ID badge into a handy annual pass! The pass is valid for an entire year, from September 1 through August 31, and offers these incentives:
Convenience. Because it's an annual sticker that adheres to the employee's ID badge, there's no need to make a monthly purchase or fuss with a fare everyday. Plus, if the employee's ID badge is ever lost or stolen—no worries—we'll replace the sticker for FREE*!
*loss must be verified by employer. Limit five replacements per company, per contract year.
Flexibility. Employers do NOT have to purchase the Express Pass for all employees; only those who will use it.
Choice. Employers can decide how much of the pass they're willing to subsidize for their employees; all, none, or somewhere in-between. Plus, you can choose to pay in quarterly installments. Employers that begin participation mid-year will be pro-rated.
Tax benefits. As a providing employer, you may be eligible for important tax incentives such as the Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC) available through the Oregon Department of Energy. Additional savings are available to both you and your employees when passes are paid using pre-tax dollars. This can be set-up through one of these known service providers: WageWorks, Wired Commute, and Tranben, Ltd. A possible savings up to $1,200 each year per employee may be available. Please ask your tax advisor for more information.
How to Participate If you are your company's Transit Coordinator or other valid representative, and would like more information, please click on the following links:
- Program Requirements (for your files)
- Contract Agreement (PDF file - print two copies, sign and mail both copies with your order form to C-TRAN)
- Order Form (PDF file - print and mail with your signed contract)
Please mail order forms and signed contracts to:
C-TRAN's Express Pass
P.O. Box 2529
Vancouver, WA 98668-2529
Attn: Marketing and Community Outreach
To speak with someone directly, please contact C-TRAN Marketing at (360) 906-7316,
Express yourself and GO!