Youth/Student Tickets and Passes

For youth 7-17 and high school/GED students

Youth/Student tickets and passes

Discounted fares are available only to youth ages 7-17 and students in high school (grades 9-12) or pursuing a GED (General Educational Development) certificate. Youth/Student fares are valid in all zones.

  • Select "Youth/Student" when purchasing your fare.
  • College students may be eligible for free or discounted transit passes from their college/university.
  • Children under 7 ride for free with a paying passenger.

Proof of eligibility required

Students in grades 9-12 (or pursuing a GED*) and youth ages 15-17 must show proof of age or student status when boarding a bus or when requested by a fare inspector.

* A TriMet-issued ID card is required to prove GED student status. Contact your GED program administrator for more information.

Portland Public Schools High School Student Pass

High school students in the Portland Public School District can ride TriMet for free during the school year, by showing their student ID.

Unlike other school districts, Portland Public Schools does not provide regular yellow school bus service. The Student Pass program is a partnership between the school district and the City of Portland, and is funded through a State of Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit and Portland Public Schools. It is not subsidized by TriMet.