No, Metra does not directly accept Ventra cards for fare payment on trains. While you can use the Ventra app to purchase Metra tickets and pay with transit value or a credit/debit card associated with your Ventra account, the physical Ventra card itself is not used for Metra fare payment on trains.
Does Metra accept Ventra cards?
Here’s a breakdown:
- Ventra Cards: These are primarily used for fares on CTA and Pace.
- Metra Fares: Metra fare calculations are based on distance traveled, and they don’t have turnstiles, so they don’t use the same fare payment system as CTA and Pace, says Metra.
- Ventra App: The Ventra app allows you to buy Metra tickets and passes using your Ventra account’s transit value, or linked credit/debit cards.
- How to pay on Metra: You can purchase Metra tickets through the Ventra app, at Metra ticket vending machines, or from conductors on the train, says Metra.