• ADA ID - FREE
• Children 6 and under and not over 48" (limit 3 accompanied by adult family member) - FREE
• Children over 48" to 12 years old - 75¢
• Express - $2.00
• Link (Fare up-charge from local to crosstown bus - $1.00 or to express bus - $1.50) - 50¢
• Local or Crosstown - $1.50
• Senior Discount ID or Key ID - 75¢
• Transfer - Free

Project Mainstream Cash Fare

• ADA One Way - $2.25
• Non-ADA One Way - $3.00

Fixed-Route Passes are convenient, pre-paid passes give you unlimited service for one day, one week (7 days) or one month. These are to be purchased in advance.

• 7-Day Pass (use any 7 consecutive days) - $18.00 (additional 50¢ required per trip for express service)
• Adult DayPass (can be purchased on the bus) - $3.50(additional 50¢ required per trip for express service)
• Discount Day Pass (Senior, Key ID, Children over 48" to 12 years old) - $1.75
• Monthly Discount (Senior, Key, Children over 48" to 12 years old) - $22.00
• Monthly Express - $62.00
• Monthly Local - $45.00 (additional 50¢ required for express service)
  

• Monthly Project Mainstream - $70.00 (additional $0.75 for each one way non-ADA trip)

*NOTE: All fares are subject to change. COTA offers a variety of transit passes to fit your needs. Passes can be purchased at the COTA Connection Customer Service Center, 60 E. Broad St., at designated pass outlets or by mail. When purchasing by mail, send check or money order to COTA Connection, 60 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Requests must be received by the 20th of the month in order for you to receive your pass by the first of the following month.

• DayPass ($3.50) – Enjoy unlimited travel and free transfers on all local and crosstown routes for the entire day. If you get on an express bus with a $3.50 DayPass, an additional 50¢ is required. DayPasses can be purchased on the bus (adult only), at the COTA Connection Customer Service Center, 60 E. Broad St. or designated outlets.*
• 7-Day Pass ($18.00) – Enjoy unlimited travel and free transfers on all local and crosstown routes for any 7 consecutive days. If you get on an express bus with a 7-Day Pass, an additional 50¢ is required. These passes can be purchased individually or in bulk and at a discount for large groups or organizations. They may also be requested by mail.*
• Monthly Local Pass ($45.00) – Pass that is valid all month for unlimited travel on all local and crosstown routes, including COTA LINKs. If you get on an express bus with a Monthly Local Pass, an additional 50¢ is required.*
• Monthly Express Pass ($62.00) – Pass that is valid all month for unlimited travel on all routes, including local, crosstown, express routes and COTA LINKs.*
• Monthly Project Mainstream/ADA Monthly Pass ($70.00) – Pass that is valid all month for unlimited travel on Project Mainstream paratransit service and all fixed-route service. Project Mainstream Monthly Passes can be purchased by mail or at the COTA Connection Customer Service Center, 60 E. Broad St. NOTE: There is a $0.75 up-charge for non-ADA trips.*
• Senior ID Card – An ID that allows you to ride COTA’s fixed-route service for just 75¢ each way. To receive your discount ID, bring proof that you are 65 or older (driver’s license, state ID or birth certificate) to the COTA Connection Customer Service Center, 60 E. Broad St., downtown, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.*
• Key Card – Eligible persons with a disability can ride COTA’s fixed-route service for 75¢ each way. The Key Card is a photo identification card with an expiration date, and must be renewed regularly. To qualify, you must provide COTA with your Social Security Card and one of the following:
  • A COTA certification form with a licensed medical professional’s signature and Ohio license number
  • A Social Security/Veteran Disability Award letter and picture ID
• To get a Key Card you must:
  • Pick up a certification form at the COTA Connection Customer Service Center, 60 E. Broad St. or call (614) 228-1776.
  • Bring the completed certification form, Social Security/Veteran Disability Award letter and picture ID to the COTA Connection Customer Service Center, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• ADA Card – An ADA Card is required to ride Project Mainstream, COTA’s paratransit service. ID cards are issued to eligible customers who meet strict federal criteria. For eligibility information, contact (614) 275-5828 or (614) 228-1776.

Just getting from one place to the other can be confusing, but COTA has a variety of routes available from express to local, all with different routes and times. Check COTA's website for current running times.

By Air
Port Columbus International Airport (PCIA) is home to 13 major airlines with flights that reach all major destinations around the world. Below are a list of the airlines that fly in and out of PCIA regularly. Visit the individual airlines for further information including reservations, delayed luggage, last minute deals, and even special shipping information, I mean it's their company and they should know it the best.

• As a general rule, passengers should arrive at the airport approximately 90 minutes before their flight (allow more time during peak travel times). For a more detailed estimate, travelers should contact their airline directly.
• A government-issued photo ID (federal, state or local) will be required at the ticket counter upon check-in. Please keep this ID available. It will be required throughout the airport, such as security checkpoints and boarding gates.
• Ticketed passengers only will be permitted beyond the security checkpoints. However, arrangements can be made with airlines for non-travelers accompanying children, elderly travelers and others needing special assistance to the gate area.
• To ease the screening process, please remove all metal objects such as keys and change from your pockets prior to passing through the metal-detectors. All electronic items such as laptops and cell phones are subject to additional screening procedures.
• Each traveler will be limited to one carry-on bag and one personal item such as a purse or briefcase.
• For more detailed security information, visit the Transportation Security Administration's website at www.TSATravelTips.US.

By Taxi Cab
Traveling by plane might be quicker but parallel parking a plane might be a bit difficult, let alone flying the darn thing. With a plethora of taxis and rental cars throughout Columbus, you can get from point A to point B with ease. Taxis line up at the airport, in front of hotels, and are waiting around the night scene to get you home safe as well as others. Many taxi companies offer payment through credit cards. They call your information in to the company dispatch office and your card is charged.

Acme Taxi - (614) 299-9990
Yellow Cab Co - (614) 444-4444
Bobcat Taxi - (614) 481-0388
Arlington-Grandview Cabs - (614) 486-2432
Shamrock Taxi - (614) 785-8888
Central Ohio German Village Taxi - (614) 224-8888
Central Ohio German Village Taxi & Shuttle - (614) 443-3663
Airport Taxi - (614) 868-8888

By Rental Car
Rental cars are also available to those who need to drive themselves around. With a variety of locations rental car companies offer cars, vans, and trucks as well as moving trucks and trailers. Some of the companies will pick you up as part of their services. Listed below are a sample of the rental companies in urban Columbus.

Hertz Car & Truck Licensee: Downtown Columbus - (614) 221-3000
Budget Car Rental: Local Rental Locations - (614) 228-1058
Avis Rent a Car: Local Rental Locations - (614) 463-9131
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Downtown/Livingston - (614) 621-8899

By Pedals
No matter where you want to go in Columbus, there's always the power of the pedals. With numerous bike paths throughout the city getting around Columbus is easy. It's even easier with streets to ride along. Many residents will ride to work rather than take their car because of the increase in gas prices as well as a bicycles low emission rating (0). The bicycle is an easy way to do your part for the environment as well as get a nice workout. For more information about bicycling in the city, please see the article city cycling.