With the April 2023 passage of the UCLA undergraduate student transit pass referendum, undergrads have fare-free access to select transit agencies throughout LA County including those serving UCLA through the new Bruin U-Pass program. Students can enjoy unlimited rides on the local lines serving UCLA: Los Angeles Metro bus and rail lines plus the Metro Micro on-demand rideshare service, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, and Culver CityBus; the four commuter lines with direct access to campus: Antelope Valley Transit, Santa Clarita Transit, Long Beach Transit, LADOT Commuter Express; and more!
This Bruin U-Pass transit program allows students to commute to campus or travel throughout Los Angeles County without a car. To learn more about how to maximize your new pass, visit our U-See-LA Without A Car webpage.
Please note all Bruin U-Pass requests require a new TAP card and will replace any previously issued UCLA TAP cards. UCLA undergraduate students can follow these steps to obtain a Bruin U-Pass:
- Log in to BruinTAP for Transit using your UCLA Logon ID.
- Complete the federally mandated one-time Metro survey.
- Select Bruin U-Pass and method of delivery.
- To use your pass, tap your card at a farebox and enjoy unlimited transit rides!
Passes must be renewed on a quarterly basis in order to remain active. More information about Bruin U-Pass can be found in the FAQ section below.
| Quarter | sales dates | Effective Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 3/10/25 - 6/1/25 | 3/24/25 - 6/15/25 |
| Summer 2025 | 6/2/25 - 8/31/25 | 6/16/25 - 9/14/25 |
| Fall 2025 | 9/1/25 - 12/7/25 | 9/15/25 - 12/21/25 |
Bruin U-Pass FAQs
All registered undergraduate students at UCLA who are paying the Universal Access Transit Pass Fee are eligible for a Bruin U-Pass.
Included in your Bruin U-Pass is unlimited access to select transit agencies throughout LA County listed below including those serving the UCLA campus: Los Angeles Metro bus and rail lines plus the Metro Micro on-demand rideshare service, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, Culver CityBus, Antelope Valley Transit, Santa Clarita Transit, Long Beach Transit, and LADOT Commuter Express.
| transit agencies | routes |
|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Transit Authority | All Local Lines Commuter Lines 785, 786, and 787 |
| Culver CityBus | All |
| Foothill Transit | All Local Lines Silver Streak to Metro J Line (Silver) |
| Gardena Transit | All |
| LADOT | DASH A, B, C, D, E, and F Commuter Express 142, 409, 419, 422, 423, 431, 437, 438, 448, 534, 549, 573, and 574 |
| Long Beach Transit | All Local and Express Lines |
| Metro | All (excluding Metrolink) |
| Montebello Bus Lines | All |
| Norwalk Transit System | All |
| Pasadena Transit | All |
| Santa Clarita Transit | Local Lines 1-644 Express Lines 757, 791, 792, 794, 796, 797, and 799 |
| Santa Monica Big Blue Bus | All |
| Torrance Transit | All |
UCLA undergraduate students can follow these steps to obtain a Bruin U-Pass:
1. Log in to BruinTAP for Transit using your UCLA Logon ID.
2. Complete the federally mandated one-time Metro survey.
3. Select Bruin U-Pass and your method of the delivery. You will receive an email with a confirmation number.
4. To use your card, simply tap your card at a farebox and enjoy your unlimited transit pass!
The Bruin U-Pass is valid for each quarter that the undergraduate student is enrolled and paying the Universal Access Transit Pass Fee (excluding summer quarter). Passes must be renewed on a quarterly basis in order to remain active.
If your TAP card has been lost, stolen, or damaged please log onto the Transit Portal to purchase a replacement TAP card for $2. Once you have purchased your replacement TAP card online, please go to the Central Ticket Office to pick up your card.
