Transit passes

Unlock unlimited rides

ASU transit passes make commuting more affordable and sustainable. Students can purchase a U-Pass and employees can buy the Platinum Pass for unlimited rides on Valley Metro Light Rail and eligible bus routes. 

Download the Valley Metro app to plan trips and track buses in real time.

Purchase a transit pass

Credit cards and personal checks are accepted at all Parking and Transportation Services customer service offices. Credit cards are accepted for online purchases. 

• All students and employees must present their ASU ID card to purchase a pass at the PTS customer service office. 
• Benefits-eligible employees may select payroll deduction and students may bill transit passes to their student account. 

Rates are prorated beginning in August and then continue on the first of each month through July. 

Employee Platinum Passes go on sale Aug. 1. You can purchase them online via your ASU Transportation Account or in person at a PTS customer service office. 

Platinum Pass is valid from Aug. 16 to Aug. 15 of the following year. 

Express: Good for unlimited rides on Valley Metro Light Rail and all Valley Metro Local, express and RAPID bus routes. 

• Cost: $520

Local: Good for unlimited rides on Valley Metro Light Rail and all Valley Metro Local bus routes. 

• Cost: $390

Student U-Passes are good for unlimited rides on Valley Metro Light Rail and all Valley Metro Local, express and RAPID bus routes.

Save on transportation costs. Student discounted price $150 + ASU subsidy $310 = $460 value of U-Pass.

Academic year

The U-Pass is valid from Aug. 16 to May 15 for $150.

• Cost: $150
• On sale Aug. 1 online via your ASU Transportation Account or in-person at a PTS customer service office  
• After Jan. 1: Purchase a U-Pass for $75

Customers may return a purchased U-Pass before Dec. 31 for a $75 refund. 

Summer

The summer U-Pass is valid from May 13 to Aug. 15.

• Cost: $75
• On sale starting May 5: In-person at a PTS customer service office

Platinum Pass and U-Pass — free emergency ride home 

If you have an emergency and need a ride, Parking and Transportation Services is here to assist. All active student U-Pass and employee Platinum Pass holders are eligible of a free ride home up to two times each permit year. 

Call PTS dispatch at 480-965-6124 any day the university is open and ask for our emergency ride home service. When you call, have your ASU ID number ready. After PTS has verified you are an active pass holder, they will help you arrange for a free ride home with Uber.