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The Transportation Services Office provides faculty, staff, and students with an extensive Rideshare Program. The following programs are available to assist you in your commute to Cal State LA.
The Transportation Services Office is located in The Public Safety Building and is open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm. For more information contact Transportation Services via email or call (323) 343-5277.
Cal State LA Graduates, keep riding for less with GradPass!
GradPass Program
The GradPass Program is a reduced fare program that will assist college graduates as they transition out of the U-Pass program and into the workforce. The GradPass Program will allow the U-Pass Program participant to purchase Metro fare at the reduced student rate for 12 consecutive months after graduation. For information on Metro fares, please visit Metro Fare Capping
Eligibility:
- Must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Must have participated in the U-Pass program at Cal State LA for at least one term.
- Holds a student identification card from Cal State LA with U-Pass Media.
Enrollment:
- Completed the GradPass Online Registration form, which can be found at: https://lametro.formstack.com/forms/grad_pass_csula.
- Pick up the unloaded GradPass Media at the Transportation Services Office located in the Public Safety Building during the Distribution Period.
- Load the GradPass Media at any:
- Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)
- Metro Customer Service Centers
- By Phone 866-TAP-TO GO (866-827-8646)
- Vendor locations (vendor locator is available at https://www.taptogo.net/taplocator
- GradPass Media is only valid for 12 months from the date for which it is issued.
FAQ’s
GradPass is a Metro program and valid on all local Metro buses, Metro Rapid, Metro Liner, and Metro rail services, including the Zone 1 SilverLine buses. GradPass is not valid on Metrolink.
All sales are final. There are no refunds for GradPass.
Yes, you need to bring your Cal State LA student ID or picture identification.
GradPass is a Metro pass and is valid on all local Metro Rapid, Metro Liner, and Metro rail services, including Zone 1 Silver Line buses. GradPass is not valid on Foothill lines.
No, you must be present with your ID to purchase a GradPass
Tap your GradPass once upon boarding. Should it not read, please contact Commuter Services at (323)343-5277.
Go to the One Stop Office Student Services Building Room 2380 to report your GradPass lost. Bring your ID when replacing a GradPass.
For more information contact Transportation Services via email or call (323) 343-5277.
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All of the above information is subject to change without notice
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