Transit Services
TAP CARD & BUS PASS SALES
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What is a TAP Card?
A Transit Access Pass or "TAP" card is a reusable plastic card that can hold all of your transit fare products! Each card has a built-in electronic chip that acts like a mini-computer inside your card. You can load Stored Value (money) and/or a variety of passes that allow you to travel on Metro, Foothill Transit and 27 other transit agencies across the region! Much easier and faster than cash; just load the type of fare you need and tap it each time you board. To find out more, visit the TAP website at the link below.
Where to Get a TAP Card
You can buy a new TAP card, reload an existing TAP card or apply for a Reduced Fare TAP card at the following locations in Glendora:
Glendora Transportation Center
410 E. Dalton Avenue
Glendora, CA 91741
Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm
Glendora City Hall
Recreation and Human Services Department
116 E. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91741
Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm
Bus Pass Subsidy Program
To encourage the use and affordability of public transportation, the Transportation Division offers a seven dollar ($7) discount on Foothill Transit 31-day Local passes. To be eligible for the discount, purchasers must be a Glendora resident and present proof of Glendora residency, such as a California ID card, utility bill or other, similar documentation.
TAP Reduced Fare Programs
Metro LIFE Program
Glendora is part of LA Metro's LIFE Program (Low Income Fare is Easy). The LIFE Program is a fare-subsidy program for qualified low-income riders. If you qualify, we offer 20 free regional rides a month or discounts on 30 day passes. To learn more and sign up, please visit Metro's website at the link below.
If you qualify, you can also enroll by visiting the La Fetra Center located at 333 E Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA 91741.
Then, visit the Transportation Center at 410 E Dalton Ave, Glendora, CA 91741 to receive your benefits!
Reduced Fare TAP Card Applications
Glendora transit and many transit agencies offer reduced fare rates for Seniors, Disabled individuals and Students. You can apply for a Reduced Fare TAP card by mail, in-person at the Glendora Transportation Center or Glendora City Hall, or you can apply online at the link below.
Senior TAP Card Application Requirements
- Photo ID (we will make a copy).
- Current full-face photo (we will take one for you).
Disabled TAP Card Application Requirements
- Photo ID (we will make a copy)
- Current full-face photo (we will take one for you)
- Proof of Disability - Medicare Card (Medi-Cal not accepted), Disabled Veterans ID, Proof of SSI or SSDI (Letter of benefit award, letter of benefit adjustment, or benefit check).
College/Vocational Student TAP Card Application Requirements
- Photo ID (we will make a copy)
- Current full-face photo (we will take one for you)
- Proof of Enrollment - Current registration receipt, Computer printout with official school URL showing enrollment units (must be stamped by registrar's office), Current registration form or enrollment certificate stating the total number of units, or Official letter from school verifying enrollment.
K-12 Student TAP Card Application Requirements
- Proof of Enrollment - Current Report Card, Current Valid School ID, Class Schedule with total number of units, or Official letter from school verifying enrollment.
- Parent signature (if applicant is under 18).
Regular TAP Cards are available for purchase at the Transportation Center and can also be loaded with Stored Value or a variety of passes at the Center.
TAP Card Sales for Large Groups (10 or more)
If you would like to purchase TAP cards for groups of 10 or more, requests must be made 2 weeks in advance. Please call or email the Transportation Center at (626) 852-5265 or transportation@cityofglendora.gov.
What is Dial-A-Ride?
Glendora's Dial-A-Ride service is a shared ride, curb-to-curb, transportation service provided to Glendora Residents who are 62 years of age or older, as well as residents who are younger than 62 and unable to independently use the public transportation system due to disability. The cost to go anywhere within the City of Glendora is 50¢ for a one-way trip. We also go outside of the City limits to approved medical facilities for medical appointments only. For a detailed overview of our Dial-A-Ride service please see our informational flyer below.
Dispatch Phone Number: (626) 914-8233
Service Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday - Sunday*: 9:00am - 2:00pm
- *Sunday availability is limited and reserved for religious services.
Holidays Observed:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Fares by Destination (One Way):
- $0.50 - Glendora
- $1.50 - Azusa, Covina, San Dimas
- $4.00 - Baldwin Park, Duarte, Pomona, West Covina
Book Trips Online!
Once you've registered for Dial-A-Ride, you can book in-city rides using an online portal at the link below.
For assistance or to book out-of-city rides, call (626) 852-8233.
Approved Medical Facilities
- Casa Colina Azusa
- Casa Colina Pomona
- City of Hope (Duarte)
- Inter-Community Hospital (Covina)
- Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center
- Kaiser Permanente San Dimas Medical Offices
- Kaiser Permanente Irwindale Medical Offices
- Pomona Valley Hospital
- Queen of the Valley Hospital (West Covina)
- San Dimas Hospital
Disability Eligibility
Residents who are under the age of 62, but unable to independently use regular fixed route transit must complete the Dial-A-Ride Persons with Disabilities Registration Form. The Persons with Disabilities Registration Form requires verification from the applicant's physician, including physician's information, signature, and physician's indication of disability with explicit description of how it prevents the applicant from using regular transit service.
If, for whatever reason, Dial-A-Ride cannot accommodate your needs, please check our list of Alternative Transportation Options*:
*Please note: the listed services are not affiliated with nor endorsed by the City of Glendora. This list is meant only to supplement transportation needs that cannot be accommodated by Dial-A-Ride or public transit.
Register for Dial-A-Ride
Registration Forms
Dial-A-Ride registration forms for Seniors (ages 62 and over) and Persons with Disabilities (under age 62) can be found below.
If you are interested in using the Glendora Dial-A-Ride service, please choose the most convenient method to register:
Visit the Transportation Center
- Complete registration in person at our Transportation Center.
- Please bring a picture ID and one form of proof of residency (utility bill, bank statement, recent piece of mail addressed to you, etc.).
- If you would like to register in person but do not have a way to get to our office, please call us at (626) 914-8233, and we will set up an appointment to pick you up, bring you to our office, and then take you home. This trip is free to you!
Via Email
- Download and fill out the appropriate registration form (see top of page), and attach it to an email.
- Please also attach scanned copies of your picture ID and at least one other form of proof of Glendora residency (utility bill, bank statement, recent piece of mail addressed to you, etc.).
- Email application and supporting documentation to: Transportation@CityofGlendora.gov
By Mail
- Download, print and complete the appropriate registration form (see top of page).
- Please include a copy of a picture ID and at least one other form of proof of Glendora residency (utility bill, bank statement, recent piece of mail addressed to you, etc.).
For a detailed overview of Glendora's Dial-A-Ride service please see our informational flyer below.
Shuttle Schedules/Timetables
Shuttle Service
- Monday - Friday
- Shuttle times vary. Please click on specific shuttle drop-down you will be taking to view times.
- Shuttles do not run on the following holidays: New Years Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Fare Rates - Per Boarding
- Adults $1.00
- Students (K - 12) $0.75
- Senior (62+) / Disabled $0.50
A Line (Gold) Commuter Shuttle
A Line (Gold) Commuter Shuttle Route Map and Schedule(PDF, 7MB)
Ride the Glendora Gold Line Shuttle and avoid the stress of trying to find parking at the APU/Citrus and Downtown Azusa stations. Our shuttles run from two locations here in Glendora to the APU/Citrus College Station and make stops along the way.
Park & Ride Locations
- Transit Parking Plaza @ Mountain View and Cullen Avenues (North Route)
- Teen & Family Center West Parking Lot @ 241 W. Dawson Avenue (South Route)
Please make sure to arrive to your stop early so that you are prepared to board when the shuttle arrives.
Shuttles must keep a schedule and may not be able to wait if you are running late.
Midday Shuttle
Midday Shuttle Route Map and Schedule(PDF, 6MB)
Midday Shuttle Stops (During Regular School Year)
- Goddard, Sandburg and Royal Oak Middle Schools
- Glendora and Charter Oak High Schools
- Downtown Glendora
- Glendora Public Library
- Crowther Teen & Family Center
Shuttle Fare Rates
Did You Know?
You can also use any other bus stop (Foothill Transit) located along the route! Most shuttles come around at least twice so don't worry if you miss the first one!
Morning Pilot Route
Check out our new morning shuttle! This new pilot route can help you get to school in the morning. Similar to our Midday Shuttle, this shuttle operates in the mornings hitting key stops around Glendora. Major stops include Glendora High School, Goddard Middle School, and Sandburg Middle School. This shuttle can also stop at any Foothill Transit stop along the route.
Morning Pilot Route(PDF, 5MB)
*This is a temporary route that the City is piloting.
Glendora to Montclair
The Foothill Gold Line from Glendora to Montclair is a 12.3-mile extension of the Metro A Line light rail system (renamed the A Line as of June 2023). The project will add new stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont and Montclair - and will be built in phases. Once completed to Montclair, the Foothill Gold Line will connect the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire to Los Angeles and Long Beach.
The project broke ground in December 2017 and has completed two of three contracts. In October 2019, the Construction Authority initiated the main design-build contract with Kiewit-Parsons, a Joint Venture (KPJV) to build the fully funded 9.1-mile Glendora to Pomona project segment. Major construction started in July 2020 and is now 80% complete. The project remains on budget and on time for an early-January 2025 completion. Metro determines when passenger service begins.
What to Expect
Once major construction began in 2020. The community can expect temporary construction impacts, including extended street closures at street crossings, short-term land closures, noise from construction vehicles during construction hours, and other related impacts.
The segment from Pomona to Montclair is not yet funded. The Construction Authority is currently seeking the final funding needed to complete the full project to Claremont and Montclair.
Community notifications will be provided.
Permanent Changes Include:
- A new station and parking facility
- Safety enhancements at all street crossings (raised medians, red curbing, and turn restrictions with 100 feet of the rail corridor at all street crossings)
- New fencing and walls to secure the rail corridor and provide noise protection where required
- Relocation of freight/Metrolink tracks closer to edge of corridor to make room for the two light rail tracks
- New overhead lines to power the Gold Line system
- Addition of more than 200 train trips in the corridor per day
Important Info & Links
Foothill Gold Line First/Last Mile Plan
First/last Mile Plan
The City of Glendora is part of LA Metro's First/Last Mile Plan! The Plan is an approach for identifying barriers and planning and implementing improvements for the first/last mile portions of an individual's journey. Working with LA Metro, we are looking to expand the transit experience, improve safety, and enhance visual aesthetics,
What is a Dutch Intersection?
Glendora Gold Line Designs and Studies
Story of the Design | Foothill/Grand Bridge
The expansion of the Santa Fe Railway from Chicago to Los Angeles in the late 1800's brought unprecedented population growth along the train route and transformed California's economy. With the establishment of the transcontinental railroad, citrus growers along the rail corridor from Glendora to Claremont were able to distribute their fruit to the rest of the country and citrus quickly became the economic base for the region.
The citrus boom spurred California's "second" Gold Rush—only the new gold was orange. Celebrating this citrus heritage in the region is the primary design driver that influenced the alignment motifs developed for the Foothill Gold Line Glendora to Montclair extension. The bridge columns and abutments for the Gold Line bridges in Glendora have been designed with patterns influenced by the circular shapes of citrus fruit framed by leaves with the retaining wall patterns inspired by the pith of the fruit.
Need help with planning your next transit trip? You can always visit or call us at the Transportation Center, but we also want to provide you with the great travel planning tools and resources below.
Also visit https://transitapp.com/ to download a transit based app for your smartphone, which includes trip planning and real-time arrival of nearby lines!
Metrolink is governed by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), a joint powers authority comprised of five county agencies that were tasked with reducing highway congestion and improving mobility throughout Southern California.
Foothill Transit, a joint powers authority of 22 member cities in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, was created to provide better public transportation options for the community while reducing costs and improving local control.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is responsible for the continuous improvement of an efficient and effective transportation system for Los Angeles County.
Transportation Schedules