Pass Overview

Eligible middle and high school students in Alameda County can receive a free Student Transit Pass, offering:

• Unlimited free rides on AC Transit, Union City Transit, or Wheels
• 50% off BART fares*
• Discounts on other Bay Area transit systems (ex. SF Bay Ferry, Caltrain, SamTrans)

Use the pass to get to school, work, or anywhere you want to go, whether that’s during the school year or while you’re on summer break! And don’t worry about it expiring—the pass remains valid until you leave high school.

*Students under 19 receive their pass on a Youth Clipper card, which gives 50% off BART fares and youth discounts on other transit systems in addition to free local bus rides. Students 19 or older receive their pass on an adult card, and do not get any special discounts outside of the free bus rides. We encourage adult students to check if they’re eligible for other Clipper discount cards.

How It Works

1. Check if you’re eligible and apply for a pass.
2. Once your application is approved, a Youth Clipper card with the Student Transit Pass loaded on it will be mailed to your school. You can pick it up from your school’s site administrator. Note: This will take 4-6 weeks or more, especially at the beginning of the school year. (If you already have a Youth Clipper card, the pass will be loaded directly onto it within 2-4 weeks.)
3. When you receive your Student Transit Pass, register for an online Clipper account and add your new Clipper card number. That makes it easier to manage your account and replace your card (if you lose it). If you have trouble making an account, call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883 (TDD/TTY: 711 or (800) 735-2929).
4. Start riding! Check out these tips to use your pass.
5. If you have questions about the Student Transit Pass, ask your school’s site administrator, review our FAQs, or contact us.