Golden Gate Bridge toll increase, Bay Area transit fare hikes take effect
The cost of commuting on several Bay Area transit agencies, along with driving on the Golden Gate Bridge, has gone up on Tuesday as a series of fare and toll increases take effect.
Here's what's to know about the changes, which are being implemented on July 1, 2025:
Golden Gate Bridge Tolls
All tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge are going up on July 1, approved by the bridge's Board of Directors.
For most drivers who use FasTrak, which include 2-axle vehicles and motorcycles, the toll has increased from $9.25 to $9.75. License plate accounts and one-time payment tolls are now $10, while invoice tolls are $10.75.
Tolls for carpools have also increased from $7.25 to $7.75.
Golden Gate Transit Buses and Ferries
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District , with most increases up to $0.25. Discount fare programs will remain in effect.
Officials said local bus fares in Marin and Sonoma County, along with Giants ferry fares would not increase.
Caltrain
Base fares on the rail system .
Muni
According to the , an adult single rider using Clipper or MuniMobile has increased from $2.75 to $2.85, the second increase in less than a year. A single ride for seniors and people with disabilites goes up from $1.35 to $1.40.
Meanwhile, the cost of adult monthly passes is going up from $85 to $86. A ride on the city's famed cable cars is also being raised from $8 to $9.
Riding Muni , regardless of housing income or residency.
AC Transit
Adult cash fares , while the Transbay cash fare has increased to $6.00 to $6.50, the first fare increase since January 2020. The agency, which covers the western parts of Alameda and Contra Costa counties, said a second 25 cent increase would take effect in July 2026.
