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Student Passes

SacRT offers no-cost fare for many local students. Specialized transit passes like RydeFreeRT, Sacramento State OneCard, and the Los Rios Universal Transit Pass (UTP) are designed to make transportation accessible and convenient.

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RydeFreeRT

Fare-Free Transit For Students, Youth

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.

Get Your RydeFreeRT Pass

Available to TK-12th graders within SacRT’s service area, including those experiencing homelessness or in foster care. Not applicable to students pursuing a GED.

Students can get a card through schools, at SacRT’s Customer Service and Sales Center (1225 R Street) or any Sacramento County Public Library.

Current passes are valid from June 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. New passes will be distributed before the end of the current school year.

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College Passes

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

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Los Rios Student’s Universal Transit Pass (UTP)

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 in a plastic sleeve with current commuter sticker gives you fare-free access to all SacRT buses and light rail trains for the entire semester.

Get your Commuter Sticker

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

For more information, 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