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Student Passes

Affordable, convenient travel for students. Specialized transit passes like RydeFreeRT, Sacramento State OneCard, and the Los Rios Universal Transit Pass (UTP) are designed to make transportation accessible, affordable, and convenient for enrolled students.

RydeFreeRT

The RydeFreeRT program, a key initiative by SacRT, ensures that students from Transitional Kindergarten(TK) through 12th grade enjoy reliable fare free access to public transportation. This facilitates their journey to educational institutions and other activities without any financial burden.

Fare-Free Transit For Students, Youth

SacRT is breaking down barriers to education and opportunity, ensuring all youth in SacRT’s service area can reach their full potential.

A study released by the University of Texas, which evaluated SacRT RydeFreeRT fare-free transit for youth program, found the innovative program achieved multiple key goals to increase transit ridership and school attendance. View the study here.

Get Your RydeFreeRT Pass

Valid from June 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

How

Obtain through schools or, if needed, at SacRT’s Customer Service and Sales Center (1225 R Street) or any Sacramento County Public Library.

Whom

Available to TK-12th graders, including those experiencing homelessness or in foster care. Not applicable to students pursuing a GED

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College Passes

SacRT’s College Passes offer affordable and seamless transit options providing unlimited access to SacRT services through partnerships with the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento State.

Los Rios Student’s Universal Transit Pass (UTP) Streamlines Student Commutes

The Los Rios Universal Transit Pass (UTP) is available electronically! Students will use the SacRT ZipPass App to access their pass. To learn how to use your UTP, visit the Los Rios website.

Passes are valid for one semester at a time. The electronic pass will serve as valid fare to ride free on SacRT Bus, Light Rail, and SmaRT Ride all semester long. Eligible students will receive an email to set up their Transit Pass.

Please remember to activate your Transit Pass prior to boarding the bus or train.

Students who do not have a smart phone or wish to receive an alternative version will be given that option.

Sacramento State

Sacramento State students, your OneCard is your ticket to unlimited SacRT rides! Covered by your registration fees, the OneCard paired with a Student Commuter Sleeve gives you fare free access to all SacRT buses and light rail trains for the entire semester.

Get your Commuter Sleeve

  • Bursar’s Office – Lassen Hall 1001 (1st Floor)
  • University Transportation & Parking Services (UTAPS) – Welcome Center (near J St. campus entrance)

For more information on the Commuter Sleeve, visit the UTAPS website.

Convenient SacRT Service to Sac State

University/65th Street Station:

  • Light Rail (Gold Line)
  • Bus Routes: 26, 38, 65, 81, 82 and 87

CSUS Transit Center (J Street):

  • Bus Routes 30, 34, 82 and 87