Group Travel – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

SEPTA offers a variety of options for seamless group travel, whether for an event, a conference, a school trip or more. Explore existing options like contactless payment or Key Card Multi-Rider.

Group Travel Options

SEPTA offers contactless payment, including Apple and Samsung Pay, on board all its vehicles. There is no need to purchase tickets ahead of time if travelers have contactless payment. Please note that each individual traveler needs to have their own form of contactless payment for this option. Read more about contactless payment on SEPTA here.

This feature offers up to five riders travel on one SEPTA Key card. Multi-rider must be activated before travel. Read more about this option and how to turn it on for your Key card here.

Through the Partner Pass Program, groups can order non-reloadable, disposable Key cards that are purchased online ahead of their travel date, in increments of 50, and shipped directly to you. These passes do not expire and come in a variety of options best suited to your travel needs. Find out more about Partner Passes and how to apply for the program here.

See a full breakdown of fare payment options, including use of PATCO Freedom Card and Amtrak/New Jersey Transit tickets.

How to Submit a Group Travel Request

The application process is simple.

Fill out this form with the required information.
A SEPTA representative will contact you within two business days with next steps and any questions.

Group Travel FAQs

A group is considered when 20 or more people are traveling together. There is no discount for multiple purchases or group rates. Groups less than 20 will need to pay individual fares or take advantage of Multi-Rider features on SEPTA Key cards or use Contactless payment.

No, regular fares are required. If riders do not already have a SEPTA Key card or personal bank card, Partner Passes can be ordered online ahead of time through the SEPTA Key website.

Partner Passes must be purchased in quantities of 50 and do not expire. Partner Pass orders require a minimum of 5-7 business days for shipment after the date of purchase. A shipping/handling fee is required and added to the order total.

Visit SEPTAKey.org to create an online account. Partner Passes must be purchased in quantities of 50 and do not expire.

Catalog of Passes (PDF)

On Bus or Metro, cash payments can be inserted in the farebox (exact fare), or a bank card can be tapped on the validator. On Regional Rail, bank cards can be tapped on the platform validator to initiate a trip. Cash customers can purchase a ticket from the conductor at the onboard rate.

No. A representative from our Rail Operations division will respond to your travel request within two business days to confirm your request. **Please note that during this time, we are encouraging groups traveling on Regional Rail to seek alternate options. This is due to the FRA requiring SEPTA to inspect Silverliner IV cars for safety concerns. **

Yes, children under the age of 12 riding with a fare-paying adult ride free. SEPTA strongly recommends that enough adults travel with the group of children to ensure their safety. See more safety tips when traveling with children.

Generally no, as each member needs to have their own fare. If taking advantage of the Key card Multi-Rider feature, which covers up to five persons, those customers need to travel together.

If you need to cancel or alter your trip, please email [email protected] and give detailed information on your trip and cancellation or modification. Partner Passes are nonrefundable but can be used towards a future trip.

We do not ship products outside the continental US. You can establish a portal account to order products; however, a shipping address within the continental US is required.