Students Ride Free With GoPass

GoPass for K-12 and Community College Students

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. 

Already have a GoPass? Activate to start riding.

Activate your GoPass

Activate your GoPass to start riding.

K-12/Adult School students with a 2024-25 GoPass
Your 2024-25 GoPass will expire on September 30, 2025. Make sure you get a 2025-26 activation code from your school to continue riding after September 30, 2025!

The 2025-26 GoPass is valid July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 

LAUSD students with questions about Schoology or GoPass, please call the GoPass LAUSD Hotline at 213-443-1300.

Not a student? Click HERE to see if you qualify for free rides under the Low Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) program.

GoPass card with illustrations of student scenes on transit, at park, ballgame, and concession stand.

How 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, and then tap your card on a rail gate, rail validator, bus farebox, bus mobile validator, or at any TAP Vending Machine within 14 days to complete activation of your new pass. 

Ride on Metro and participating partner agencies for free through September 30, 2026.

Take a photo of the back of your GoPass TAP card in case it is lost or stolen. You can contact your school administration for a replacement card, and then visit taptogo.net/gopass to activate the new card.

GoPass Means Free Rides On Many Transit Agencies

With an active GoPass TAP card, you can enjoy unlimited free rides on:  

  • Metro bus and rail
  • 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 

Your GoPass is not valid on Commuter Express services. 

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Exclusive Benefits for GoPass Students!

$20 off $100
GoPass students can use Coupon Code: 10262
 
Discount Tickets- Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity is playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles from November 13 – December 7, 2025—bringing the hit horror movie franchise to life in a brand new story live on stage. GoPass students receive an exclusive, best-in-class discount of up to 40% for select seats Tuesday through Friday and Sunday Evening performances from Nov. 13-26 only. Use promo code: GHOSTMETRO at centertheatregroup.org.
 
$5 off for registered GoPass students valid December 4–18, 2025 and January 5 – 11, 2026. 
Promo code is the last 4 digits of your GoPass card.
 
$5 off for registered GoPass students valid December 4–18, 2025 and January 5 – 11, 2026. 
Promo code is the last 4 digits of your GoPass card.


Opt in to receive email communication from Metro when you activate your GoPass card to stay informed on exclusive merch, experiences and discounts.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Yes! To use a virtual card on your phone, please follow the instructions at the GoPass Portal.

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

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

Administrators, is your school district interested in the GoPass program? Watch this video for more info.

Fill out our interest form.

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

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

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