Do Berkeley students ride the bus for free?

AC Transit (local bus) is Free! All Summer Sessions students will receive an Easy Pass for AC Transit, providing unlimited use all summer long. AC Transit is the bus system serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties (Berkeley is in Alameda county), with some service to San Francisco.



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Campus Transit Services Bear Transit (Campus Shuttles) is UC Berkeley's shuttle system, servicing the residence halls, campus, and vicinity. Discover all the ways to get around campus with Mobility and Alternative Transportation.

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Can I use BART with my Student EasyPass Yes, because your card comes on a Clipper Card. However, BART fares are not included as part of your Student EasyPass fee. You must add money either through the BART Station or the Clipper Mobile App. Please read the alert if you choose to purchase paper tickets.

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In 2022, BART helped launch the Clipper BayPass Pilot Program offering pre-paid free transit passes to participating students at San Francisco State University, San Jose State University, the University of California's Berkeley campus and Santa Rosa Junior College.

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Youth 5-18 years old get 50% off with a youth Clipper card. Seniors age 65 and over get 62.5% off with a Senior Clipper card.

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Paying Your Fare. Riders pay for BART with Clipper, the Bay Area's all-in-one transit card that is also accepted on other transit systems in the region.

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Fares can be paid on board with cash, but contactless payment is more efficient and reduces bus boarding times—getting riders to their destinations faster. Contactless fare payment options include Clipper, now available on your phone, and purchasing fare with mobile apps.

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Bokovoy said more than 10 percent of UC Berkeley students are homeless and even more go hungry. “We don't want new students to have to live in cars, campers and hotel rooms like they are in Santa Barbara,” he said.

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BruinBus provides complimentary year-round service to the UCLA campus and Wilshire Center. Everyone is welcome to board at one of our many stops. BruinBus also offers charter and driver services to UCLA departments and student organizations.

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In addition to the 50-cent per trip savings on BART, adult Muni customers who use Clipper save 50-cents on single-ride fares.

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The Downtown Berkeley BART Station is located on Shattuck Avenue between Allston Way and Addison Street. It is conveniently located close to the University of California campus and to many shops, restaurants, theaters and other attractions, and has valet bike parking.

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The BART Board of Directors passed the proof of payment requirement on October 26, 2017, to deter fare evasion. The new ordinance took effect January 1, 2018. Any person inside the paid area of BART must be prepared to show a magnetic stripe ticket or Clipper card with valid fare.

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Can two people use the same card at the same time? No, every rider needs their own card or device (phone or watch) to pay for fares.

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