ENYour Guide to Riding SacRT as a Sac State Student
With your valid OneCard in a plastic sleeve with the current semester sticker, you can ride SacRT fixed-route buses and light rail unlimited all semester long.
SacRT makes it easy for Sac State students to get to campus and explore Sacramento, at no extra cost. With your valid OneCard in a plastic sleeve with the current semester sticker, you can ride SacRT fixed-route buses and light rail unlimited all semester long. Your transit access is already included in your registration fees, so there’s nothing extra to pay.
Ride seven days a week to campus, work, shopping, dining, and destinations across the Sacramento region.
How to Start Riding
To activate your free SacRT student pass, pick up your plastic sleeve and semester sticker at one of these locations:
- University Transportation & Parking Services (UTAPS) – Welcome Center
- Bursar’s Office – Lassen Hall 1001 (1st Floor)
Transit Options to Sac State
Whether you live nearby or commute from across town, SacRT provides frequent and convenient bus and light rail service to the heart of campus.
University/65th Street Station
- Light Rail – Gold Line
- Bus Routes – 26, 38, 65, 81, 82, 87
Getting to Campus: It’s a short, direct walk from the University/65th Street Station, just head up 65th Street and enter campus through the Hornet Tunnel on Elvas Bouldevard.
CSUS Transit Center (J Street)
- Bus Routes – 30, 34, 82, 87
Getting to Campus: The Transit Center is located directly on campus along J Street, offering immediate access to the north side of campus near the library and student union.
Resources for Riding SacRT
Planning your ride is easy using SacRT’s online tools. Check real-time arrivals, find the nearest stop, or explore routes and schedules before you go.
Quick Links:
The free Alert SacRT app is your essential companion for riding Sacramento’s transit system. With real-time light rail service alerts and a quick, discreet way to report safety or security concerns, you can travel with confidence.
No Smartphone? No Problem: Text SacRT police services directly at 916-318-3330 (non-emergency).
Your SacRT access isn’t just for getting to class. Use it to discover new neighborhoods, visit local restaurants, connect to events, or explore parks and attractions throughout the region; without paying for gas or parking!
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