Enjoy unlimited rides.
University of Wisconsin–Madison students can enjoy unlimited Madison Metro Transit bus rides with a subsidized pass funded by segregated fees.
Who is eligible?
To qualify, you must pay student transportation segregated fees and be registered for classes in the current or upcoming semester at UW–Madison.
Questions? Send an email to studentbuspass@fpm.wisc.edu.
UW–Madison Student Bus Pass
1. Order your bus pass
Students must order online through Transportation Services.
- Log in with your NetID.
- Go to the permits dropdown and select Get Permits.
- Follow the on-screen instructions. At step 3, look for “Bus Passes” and choose the student bus pass.
- You’ll see an order confirmation page when finished.
Graduate students: Does the student bus pass not appear in the online order form? Please read this important message about ordering bus passes online.
2. Pick up your bus pass
Your bus pass will be ready for pickup beginning at 11 a.m. the next business day after ordering:
Transportation Services
21 N. Park Street, Suite 1200
Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Only you may pick up your pass. Be sure to bring your valid Wiscard.
Note: Ogg Hall, Union South and StudentPrint (333 E. Campus Mall) are no longer distribution sites.
If you lose your pass, you may purchase a replacement for $25 at 21 N. Park Street, Suite 1200, open Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3. How to use your bus pass
Your pass is valid upon pickup for use on all Madison Metro Transit buses, including BRT routes and paratransit vehicles. (Note: Campus routes 80, 81, 82, and 84 are free and don’t require a pass.)
Simply tap your card to the fare reader when boarding a bus.
No need to renew each semester. Keep the new card for as long as you’re an eligible student.
Please return your pass to Transportation Services when you graduate, withdraw, or permanently leave UW–Madison.
Update, September 12, 2024:
Are you a graduate student who wants to order a student bus pass?
- If you have a work appointment (such as a teaching, research, or project assistantship), do not purchase the $48 employee bus pass. If you are unable to order the no-cost pass, please email studentbuspass@fpm.wisc.edu.
- Please avoid placing orders between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., as our system performs nightly updates during this time.