How much money do you need to pay to get on a bus?

Answer 1

It depends on whether you're referring to a city transit bus or an intercity bus, what city you're in, and where you're going.

For many cities the base fare for a transit bus runs between $1.50 and $2.50. Transfers and zone charges, if they exist, can be anywhere from 50¢ to $1 on average. In some cities such as New York you need a special fare card or other non-cash payment method. If cash is allowed at all some cities (e.g. Philadelphia) apply a surcharge versus other payment methods.

Intercity bus fares vary widely depending on which company provides the service and how long your trip is, so there's no simple answer.