USC Student U-Pass Program

NOTE: The Summer 2025 U-Pass program dates are May 12th – August 17th. Passes will be available through our U-Pass Application Form starting May 12th.

 

USC Transportation partners with LA Metro to offer the U-Pass program every semester — it is available to ALL current USC students (both Graduate students and Undergraduates), and is available at no additional cost (the cost of the program is included in the Transportation Fee being charged to all registered students at USC).

The U-Pass allows USC students unlimited rides on LA Metro’s rail and bus lines for any given semester. You DO have to re-register every semester in which you want one, but you DO NOT need a new card every time – if you already have a U-Pass issued by our office from a previous semester, you should choose the “RENEWAL” option during the purchasing process. If you registered your U-Pass for the current semester, but have lost your card, please email tsubsidy@usc.edu and ask for a replacement.

We have created a set of complete step-by-step instructions for you to follow in order to register. If you need help or have any questions about the program, please contact USC Transportation’s Rideshare Coordinator via email at tsubsidy@usc.edu.

The start date for the Summer Semester U-Pass is May 12.

The U-Pass usually looks like this (below), although other designs may also be used, and is valid for travel on ALL LA Metro bus and rail lines, as well as select partner agencies (see list below).

u-pass

 

WHERE CAN I USE THE U-PASS?

The U-Pass is valid on the following transit agencies:

  • Metro buses and trains. This includes the Metro Rapid bus lines, the Red, Blue, Green, Gold and Expo rail lines, as well as regular Metro buses including Zones 1.
  • LADOT – DASH buses only. This does not include other LADOT transit services like Commuter Express.
  • Santa Monica Big Blue Bus. If you have issues using your U-Pass on Big Blue Bus please contact their customer service line at (310) 451-5444.
  • Culver City Bus
  • Norwalk Transit System
  • Torrance Transit
  • Gardena Transit
  • Long Beach Transit
  • Foothill Transit (excluding commuter express lines: 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, 699)

The pass is not valid on any other services, such as Metrolink, Amtrak, and LAX FlyAway.

 

If you need help or have any questions about the program, please contact USC Transportation’s Rideshare Coordinator via email at tsubsidy@usc.edu.