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Free Transit Pass for Students in K-12 and Community College

Students at participating K-12 and adult schools and community colleges can ride anywhere, anytime for free on Metro buses and trains with a student GoPass.

Already have a GoPass? Activate it online in a few easy steps to start riding.

How Your Student GoPass Works

Pick up a GoPass TAP card from your participating school.
Activate your new GoPass online or by calling 866.TAPTOGO. Wait 1 hour for your registration to be processed before riding.
Tap your card at a Metro train station gate, bus farebox or validator, or at any TAP Vending Machine within 14 days to complete the activation.
K-12 and adult school students can ride Metro and other participating transit agencies for free through September 30, 2027 with a 2026-27 GoPass. Community college students should confirm pass dates with their school campus.
Take a photo of the back of your GoPass TAP card in case it is lost or stolen. Contact your school for a replacement card and activation code, and then activate the new card to start riding.

Not sure if your school has GoPass?

Tip for LAUSD Students

Questions about GoPass? Call the GoPass LAUSD Hotline at 213.443.1300 or visit lausd.org/metro.

Unlimited Rides on Many Transit Agencies

With a student GoPass TAP card, you can enjoy unlimited free rides on these participating transit agencies:

Metro buses and trains
Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA)
Beach Cities Transit
Burbank Bus
City of Commerce Transit
Culver CityBus
Foothill Transit
Glendale Beeline
Glendora Transit
GTrans
LADOT Dash
La County Shuttles
Lawndale Beat
Long Beach Transit
Lynwood Trolley
Montebello Bus
Norwalk Transit
Pasadena Transit
Santa Monica Big Blue Bus
Torrance Transit

GoPass is not valid on Metrolink or Commuter Express.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why am I getting an error when I tap my GoPass card on a bus or train?

The most common reasons include:

Your card wasn’t registered with a current Year 6 activation code (prior school year codes will not work).
You didn’t wait at least one hour after registering online before trying to ride.
You didn’t tap your card within 14 days of online registration, so you will need to request a new activation code from your school office.

How do I replace my lost or stolen GoPass?

If your card is lost or stolen, contact your school administration for a replacement, and then visit taptogo.net/gopass to activate your new card using a current year activation code. (Note: TAP Customer Care can assist with system registration but cannot issue replacement cards directly).

Can I use the TAP app instead of a physical card?

Yes. To use a virtual card on your phone, please follow the instructions at taptogo.net/gopass.

Can I add GoPass to my Apple Wallet?

Yes. To use a virtual card on your iPhone and add to your Wallet, please follow the instructions at the GoPass Program Portal.

How do I get GoPass at my school?

Fill out the Student Inquiry Form and we’ll reach out to your school.

What is student fare pricing without GoPass?

Student K-12
• Base fare: $0.75
• 1-Day cap: $2.50
• 7-Day cap: $6

Learn more about Reduced Fares for Students K-12.

College/Vocational
• Base fare: $1
• 1-Day cap: $2.50
• 7-Day cap: $6

Can I use a credit or debit card with GoPass?

GoPass riders should continue to use their student TAP card to receive free, unlimited rides. Using a credit or debit card to board will result in a fare charge to that credit or debit card.

School District Resources

School administrators: Are you interested in bringing GoPass to your school district? Complete our interest form to connect with us.

Watch this video for a quick program overview and use the toolkits to submit requests:

Participating districts and schools: Order replenishment TAP cards, request digital/sticker activation codes, order multilingual flyers, or book custom virtual/in-person staff training by completing the GoPass Materials, Training and Outreach Request Form. This form is for administrative staff at participating schools only. Students should request TAP cards directly from their school.
Event support: Planning an upcoming school resource fair, open house or community event? Use the form above to request on-site event tabling from the GoPass Outreach Team to assist families with live registrations.

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