Open an Account

Which plan is right for you?

Traveling on the 405 Express Lanes is easy. Choose an account plan and sign up online. You can also open an account by phone, by mail or at the walk-in centers.

If you have an existing transponder and active account from any toll agency in California, there’s nothing more needed to use the 405 Express Lanes.

Do you qualify to drive TOLL-FREE for two weeks?Find out if you are eligible
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Select a plan

Standard Plan

Best for Frequent Users

Account cost
  • $2 per month account fee
Initial Set-up Cost
  • Credit card/ACH automatic replenishment: $40
  • Cash replenishment: $50
Earn a discount
  • Earn up to a $1 discount after 30 tolled transactions in a calendar month. Up to $50 discount each calendar month. Tolled transactions must be on the 405 Express Lanes.
Promotion
  • Drive toll-free for one week by signing up for automatic replenishment with a credit card/ ACH. Get another week free by entering your AAA number. Details

Eligible to receive all discounts available to qualifying vehicles in the Special Access Plan when your account will include at least one vehicle that is not qualified for the Special Access Plan.

Convenience Plan

Best for Occasional Users

Account cost
  • No monthly fee
Initial Set-up Cost

$100 one-time non-refundable enrollment fee (per account)


  • Credit card/ACH automatic replenishment: $40
  • Cash replenishment: $50
Promotion
  • Drive toll-free for one week by signing up for automatic replenishment with a credit card/ ACH. Get another week free by entering your AAA number. Details

Eligible to receive all discounts available to qualifying vehicles in the Special Access Plan when your account will include at least one vehicle that is not qualified for the Special Access Plan.

Special Access Plan

Best for Qualifying Drivers

Account cost
  • No monthly fee
Initial Set-up Cost
  • Credit card/ACH automatic replenishment: $40
  • Cash replenishment: $50
Eligible for discounted toll

*Carpools with 2 occupants can drive for free during non-peak hours for the first 3 ½ years after the Express Lanes opens. Carpools with 3 or more occupants drive for free all hours. A FasTrak Flex Switchable Transponder is required for Carpool discounts.


**Copy of registration required.

Statement Cycle

All accounts receive a monthly account statement.