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Students (K-12)
Students at participating K-12, Adult Schools and Community Colleges can enjoy the freedom of going anywhere, anytime for FREE on Metro buses and trains. Check to see if your school has GoPass.
If your school doesn’t currently have GoPass, Reduced Fare TAP cards offer another way for Students K-12 to save on fare.
How to get a Reduced Fare TAP card
TAP is a reloadable fare card that offers a flexible way to pay your fare on Metro. It’s also valid for travel with 25 transit agencies across LA County.
Coming in 2027: Reduced Fare program participants will be able to pay with their credit or debit card and receive a reduced fare.
Apply In Person
- Apply at a Metro Customer Center.
- Make sure you have the required documents and photo of yourself in the correct size.
- Student (K-12) application and requirements:
Apply Online
- Gather your required photo and documents, and submit an Online Application for Students (K-12).
- Student K-12 TAP cards will be mailed to eligible applicants within 20 business days after verification has been completed.
How much does it cost for Students (K-12)?
Reduced Fare rates for Students only apply if you qualify and receive a Reduced Fare TAP card.
| Type | Fare |
|---|---|
| Base Fare | 75¢ |
| 1-Day Cap | $2.50 |
| 7-Day Cap | $6 |
Qualifying Students never pay more than $2.50 a day or $6 within seven days. After that, all of your rides are free. Learn more about farecapping.
- Fare payment with TAP includes 2 hrs of unlimited transfers to Metro rail and bus in one direction (no roundtrips).
- Add’l charge for a transfer to non-Metro buses within 2.5 hours; varies by transit agency and requires Stored Value.
Additional ways for Students (K-12) to save when riding Metro
Low Income (LIFE)
Metro’s Rider Relief Program is now the Low Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) program. Qualifying riders can save even more on fares on Metro and participating transit systems with LIFE benefits.
