HelpHow much is the bus fare in Montevideo?
A one-hour ticket costs $52 with the STM card and $64 in cash. A two-hour one, $78 and $97. In force since January 5, 2026.
With the STM card
One-hour ticket: $52. Two-hour ticket: $78.
Students: $28.50 (category A) and $39.90 (category B), card only.
Retirees: $14 (category A) and $23 (category B).
In cash
Standard and one-hour: $64. Two-hour: $97. Retirees: $17 (A) and $26 (B).
These are the prices published by the City of Montevideo, in force since January 5, 2026. If they change, the STM fares page on montevideo.gub.uy has the new ones.
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- How do I pay for the bus in Montevideo?With the STM card, tapping it on the machine, or in cash when you board. The one-hour and two-hour tickets cost more if you pay in cash.
- How much is the bus fare in other departments?In Paysandú a direct ticket costs $39; in Melo, $25; suburban fares go from $59 to $153 depending on distance. Several local governments do not publish the fare.
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