Buy Bart Tickets Online [OFFICIAL]
Open the Google Wallet app, tap "+ Add to Wallet," select "Transit card," and then search for "Clipper".
BART has transitioned away from paper tickets and now primarily uses the regional system and a direct "Tap and Ride" payment method for adult fares. You can "buy" your fare online through three main digital methods. 1. Direct Tap and Ride (No Account Required) buy bart tickets online
As of August 2025, you no longer need a dedicated Clipper card to ride BART if you are paying an adult fare. You can simply use a contactless credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover) or a mobile wallet. Open the Google Wallet app, tap "+ Add
Zero registration, no setup, and no need to pre-load funds. Zero registration, no setup, and no need to pre-load funds
Not available for youth, senior, or other discounted fares. 2. Mobile Clipper Card (Instant Setup)
You can create a "virtual" Clipper card directly on your smartphone, which functions exactly like a physical card but is stored in your digital wallet.