Free Fares for School

Free Bus Rides for K-12 Students

Omnitrans buses are free for K-12 students beginning on August 1, 2021! Omnitrans Free Fares for School pilot program welcomes students back to in-person learning with free bus rides. Students can ride to school, after school activities, and around town to meet up with friends on safe Omnitrans buses, for free.

No purchase or registration necessary. Students can board the bus for free, just show your student ID to ride.

Get to school, work, and play.

Omnitrans provides service to schools in San Bernardino county, work, shopping, and anywhere else you need to go. With your student ID, you can ride as much as you want. It’s your pass to freedom.

Safe transportation for everyone.

Omnitrans is dedicated to providing safe service, so you can ride the bus without worrying. We’ve implemented extended cleaning measures and follow CDC guidelines to keep everyone safe.

To learn more tips for staying safe on the bus, check out our safety guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use our online trip planner to find out which bus route serves your home and school.

Visit our routes and schedules page to find detailed schedules and stops for each route.

No registration is neccessary to participate in the Free Fares for Schools program. All students K-12 are eligible for free rides. A student ID may be requested when the student boards a bus.

K-12 students will receive a 50% discount on premium OmniRide service through the Free Fares for School program – one-way trips will cost just $2 with a student ID.

The Free Fares for School pilot program is for K-12 students only; all accompanying riders must pay appropriate fare. Visit our fares page for more info.

At this time, the Free Fares for School pilot program is for K-12 students only, and replaces Omnitrans’ 18 and under Youth Fare.

Track your bus and plan your trip with your phone using the Transit app.

Download the Transit app to track your bus and plan your trip, all from your phone. Get real-time information about the routes nearest you and step-by-step instructions for every trip.

Find the route that serves your school

Search by City, District, School Level, and School Name to find the route.

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