U-PASS

The U-PASS is a bus pass plus more. It gives faculty, staff and students access to a complete package of low-cost transportation options—from buses and communter train service and light rail, to discounted carpooling and vanpooling.

With a U-PASS, it’s easy to save money and tread softly on the environment by choosing alternatives to driving alone. Or consider “mixing up your commute”—using an alternative when possible, driving when necessary.

Participation in the U-PASS program requires a valid Husky Card. Physically, the U-PASS is a sticker that is affixed to the back of the Husky Card. Temporary, hourly employees are not eligible for a U-PASS, but if eligibility criteria are met, may purchase a similar product called UW FlexPass.

See the current list of merchants providing discounts to U-PASS holders.

U-PASS BENEFITS:

• Full fare coverage on Metro Transit, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, Everett Transit, and Sound Transit buses
• Full fare coverage on Sounder commuter train service
• Full fare coverage on light rail
• Discounted parking when you ride or drive with someone else
• Free rides on the NightRide Shuttle
• Subsidized vanpool fares
• Discount on Zipcar car-sharing program
• Discounts and special offers at many local businesses

Holders of the faculty/staff U-PASS additionally have access to:

• Emergency Ride Home program
• Discounted Occasional Parking for those days when you need to drive alone

UW FlexPass holders (temporary/hourly employees):

• Have access to all of the benefits above, except participation in the PPUP program and gatehouse-issued, occasional carpooling.
• Supervisors should fill out the FlexPass Eligibility Form.

U-PASS Fees

For all fees, please see our fees section.

Procedures

• Purchasing
• Replacing for employees and students
• Returning for employees and students

U-Powered U-PASS

Commuter Services also offers the U-Powered U-PASS membership program specifically designed for commuters who walk or bicycle most of the time.

Important note: This website describes the program available to UW Seattle faculty, staff and students only. Harborview, UW Bothell and UW Tacoma have fiscally-separate U-PASS programs with similar, but not identical benefits. Please contact the applicable program if you are a Harborview or branch campus employee: Harborview 206.744.3254; UW Bothell 425.352.3640; UW Tacoma 253.692.4669.

Appropriate use:
The University Husky Card, validation sticker, U-PASS, and UW FlexPass are the property of the University of Washington and may not be loaned, sold, or otherwise transferred in any manner to another person. Misuse of the U-PASS or UW FlexPass will result in confiscation by the University, Metro Transit, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, Everett Transit, or Sound Transit. If you find a lost U-PASS or UW FlexPass, please return it to Commuter Services, Box 351105.