Seniors travel free on all SEPTA transit routes (bus, trolley and Metro) with a SEPTA Key Senior Fare card. They also ride free on Regional Rail as long as departure and arrival stations are in Pennsylvania; travel to or from stations in New Jersey or Delaware costs 50% of the weekday fare with a valid Senior Fare card. Free senior travel is funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery.
- Organization
- SEPTA
- Address
- 1234 Market Street
- Hours
- Walk-ins accepted Monday to Friday at 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm at SEPTA Headquarters; walk-in customers are not guaranteed same-day service. Appointments are strongly encouraged.
- Who qualifies
- Senior citizens ages 65 and older.
- Documents needed
- Proof of being 65 or older, such as a driver's license, state ID or birth certificate. If renewing, also bring the current SEPTA Key Senior Fare card.
- How to apply
- Apply for a new card or renew at participating State Senate and State House district offices (SEPTA mails the card in 3-4 weeks), or in person by appointment at SEPTA Headquarters, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Appointments by phone at 215-580-7145 (press 6) or online via the scheduling calendar.
- Cost
- Free travel with a Senior Fare card. Replacing a lost or stolen card costs $5 for the first replacement and $25 for any additional replacement.
- Last verified
- October 23, 2026