No, you cannot use a standard CTA pass on Metra. Metra and CTA are separate transit systems with their own fare structures and passes. While a Regional Day Pass is available for purchase in the Ventra app that allows for unlimited rides on both CTA and Metra for a single day, a regular CTA pass is not valid on Metra.
Can I use my CTA pass on Metra?
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
- Separate Systems: CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) and Metra are distinct transit systems with different routes, fares, and operational areas.
- Ventra Card: Both systems use the Ventra card and app for payment, but a regular CTA pass on a Ventra card won’t work on Metra.
- Regional Day Pass: The Regional Day Pass is a special fare product, purchased through the Ventra app, that allows for unlimited rides on CTA, Metra, and Pace within a 24-hour period.
- Regional Connect Pass: A Regional Connect Pass, available for Metra Monthly Pass holders, provides unlimited rides on CTA and Pace for the month.