Transit Passes
U-Pass
Deeply-discounted metro-area transit pass for students at just $84 a semester.
Order a U-Pass
Lost your U-Pass? Request a replacement.
Features
- Unlimited rides – 24/7
- Good on all regular route bus lines and light rail (Additional fare necessary for Northstar route #888/856 and route 288)
- Renewable online each semester
- U-Pass can save you up to 79%
- Qualifies you for the Guaranteed Ride Home program
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Payment
- Cost is $84 per semester
- Charges are automatically posted to your student account. (U-Pass charges are not eligible for the Installment Payment Plan. Payment must be made in full by the due date.) Student account information
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Eligibility – Students must:
- Be registered for a current semester credit-bearing course on the Twin Cities campus.
- Have paid the transportation fee.
- Possess a valid U Card with a valid student ID number.
- Have an active U of M Internet account with ID and password. U of M Internet account information
- Work 30 hours or less if employed at a University position. (See the exceptions.)
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Terms
Spring Semester 2009: January 20 – May 16
Summer Semester 2009: May 17 – August 30
Fall Semester 2009: August 31 - January 18, 2010
Spring Semester 2010: January 19 - May 15
Summer Semester 2010: May 16 - August 29
Pick-up – For fastest turnaround, pick up your pass at one of the distribution centers below. Passes can also be mailed before the stated cut-off date in the on-sale email.
- Coffman Memorial Union Information Desk (hours)
- St. Paul Student Center Information Desk (hours)
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Summer U-Pass
To qualify, students need to meet the criteria above with a spring or summer semester credit-bearing course.
Damaged, Lost or `Stolen Passes -
Fill out the online form to obtain a replacement card. Replacements can be picked up at either Coffman Memorial Union or St. Paul Student Center within a few hours. Customers requesting a replacement for a lost or stolen pass will be assessed a $7 fee. Damaged passes will be exchanged for a new one. If you have questions, contact the U-Pass coordinator at buspass@umn.edu or 612-624-1523.
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Metropass
Discounted staff and faculty transit pass for the low cost of $65 a month.
Order a Metropass
Lost your Metropass? Request a replacement.
Features
- Unlimited rides – 24/7
- Good on all regular route bus lines and light rail (Additional fare necessary for Northstar route #888/856 and route 288)
- Valid until you cancel.
- Qualifies you for the Guaranteed Ride Home program
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Payment
- Cost is $65 per month beginning October 2008.
- Charges are deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. (In some cases, pass holders will be billed for their pass on a quarterly basis.)
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Eligibility – Staff/faculty must:
- Be on the University of Minnesota payroll.
- Work at least 20 hours a week.
- Possess a valid U Card.
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Pick-up – Passes can be picked up at the PTS main office (Room 300, Transportation and Safety Building, 511 Washington Avenue SE) or mailed. You’ll be notified via e-mail when the pass is ready.
Damaged, Lost or Stolen Passes
Fill out the online form to obtain a replacement card. You will receive an e-mail when your pass is ready. Replacements can be picked up at the PTS main office (Transportation Safety Building, 511 Washington Avenue SE, 3rd floor).
Customers requesting a replacement for a lost or stolen pass will be assessed a $7 fee. Damaged passes will be exchanged for a new one. If you have questions, call the Metropass coordinator at 612-624-1523 or e-mail buspass@umn.edu.
Cancellation - Passes can be cancelled at any time. Cancel your Metropass by mailing or dropping it off to our office, including a signed sheet of paper with the requested effective date of cancel, your name, employee ID number, and signature. If you cancel, you must wait 60 days before you are eligible again.
Payroll deductions will continue until we receive the card and letter. If you leave the University without turning in your pass, you will be billed for its street value until you cancel.
Guaranteed Ride Home
U-Pass and Metropass holders are eligible for Metro Transit’s Guaranteed Ride Home program. Registrants receive 2 coupons every 6 months (upon renewal), good for a free transit ride or a cab fare of up to $25. Coupons may be used whenever you feel you have an emergency situation.
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Metro Transit Discounted Passes
Stored Value Card – good until the card value is depleted (cannot be used on light rail).
31-Day Pass – unlimited access to all regular route, metro-area transit for 31 days.
Features and cost
Purchase your pass at any of the following locations:
- Coffman Memorial Union
- West Bank Skyway Store
- St. Paul Student Center
- Parking and Transportation Services (stored value passes only)
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Metro Mobility Fare Tickets
Deeply discounted Metro Mobility fare tickets are available to University students, faculty and staff at the PTS main office. Contact 612-624-1523 for more information.
Regular tickets may be purchased online.
How to Use Your Bus Pass
Metro area bus providers
Metro Mobility– accessible service for people of all mobility levels
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