As a UC Berkeley student, you qualify for a free Student EasyPass with AC Transit. The EasyPass Clipper card allows you to take all AC Transit services in the East Bay and San Francisco, and as well as 20 other transit agencies in the Bay Area.
Is AC Transit free for students?
The Student Transit Pass Program (STPP) provides free youth Clipper cards to eligible middle and high school students in Alameda County. Students can use these cards for unlimited free bus rides on AC Transit. Visit the Alameda CTC website to see if you or your student is eligible to receive a pass.
Do UC Berkeley students get a discount on BART?
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a great way to travel to UC Berkeley. Qualified individuals may sign up for the Clipper START Program: receive single-ride discounts for 20% on BART, along with other agencies.
How much is AC Transit Berkeley?
Fares
| Fare Type | Pay with Clipper Card/Clipper Mobile | Pay with AC Transit Mobile Fares |
|---|---|---|
| Local Single Ride | $2.25 | $2.25 |
| Transbay Single Ride | $6 | $6 |
| Local to Transbay Upgrade | $3.75 | — |
| Day Pass | $5 (available as Pay-as-you-go-fare) | $5 (available as Pay-as-you-go fare) |
How do you do AC Transit Berkeley?
- Call the Clipper Customer Service Center toll-free at (877) 878- 8883, and have your card number in hand.
- Your Bear Pass allows you to ride on any AC Transit service—local or transbay.
- UC Berkeley and AC Transit are pleased to offer you the Bear Pass on the Clipper* regional fare card.
Is AC Transit still free?
Fare-Free Fridays are now an ideal opportunity to experience the totality of AC Transit’s health and safety advancements in motion. Learn more about how we stay transit-ready at
How do I use my UC Berkeley Clipper card?
Simply tag your card on the Clipper card reader and ride. Clipper will determine the best way to pay the fare based on the transit mode you’re on and the available fare products on your card. Register your card to keep your balances safe, and add passes or value at a Clipper retailer or BART station.
What do UC Berkeley students get for free?
Did you know that UC Berkeley students get free entry to the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, the Hearst Museum of Anthropology, the Lawrence Hall of Science, the UC Botanical Garden and the Berkeley Rose Garden?
Is AC Transit free right now?
AC Transit has suspended fare collections, so all rides on the East Bay’s primary bus service will be free for the remainder of the coronavirus pandemic. Unlike San Francisco’s Muni buses, which have Clipper readers at both the front and rear entrances, AC Transit buses have fare collections only in the front.
Can you use Clipper on AC Transit?
Clipper is now accepted on AC Transit, BART, Muni, VTA, SamTrans, Caltrain, and Golden Gate Transit and Ferry. The adult Clipper card is available at hundreds of retail vendors, including all Walgreens stores. The card itself is free—you just need to add a minimum of $5 in value to start.
Does Clipper card work on AC Transit?
AC Transit accepts the following on a Clipper card: Cash value: For single rides. Clipper customers get a discount of 25 cents for adults and 13 cents for youth, senior and disabled riders on all local routes. Transbay 31-day pass: Unlimited transbay and local rides for adults for 31 days.
How long does AC Transit run?
runs weekdays from 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., before BART opens. Early Bird Express bus service connects East Bay, San Francisco, and Peninsula BART stations.
How do I get to UC Berkeley by public transportation?
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a great way to travel to UC Berkeley. The Downtown Berkeley stop is one block from the west side of campus. Find out schedule information from Downtown Berkeley Station here.
How do I load my AC Transit student EasyPass to Clipper?
Your AC Transit Student EasyPass is now electronically loaded onto the Clipper card! Registered Students pick up your first Student EasyPass from the Cal 1 Office and take advantage of unlimited rides on AC Transit buses and Bear Transit Shuttle throughout the semester (except Bear Transit RFS line requires an additional fee).
Where can I get public transit in the Bay Area?
An overview of Public Transit Services Between Berkeley BART, North Berkeley BART, UC Berkeley, and UC Village. Students: Your EasyPass is the gateway to traveling in the Bay Area without a Car.
What forms of payment are accepted on AC Transit?
Tempo Line 1T riders can pay with any valid AC Transit ticket or pass. Riders using Clipper can tag the reader at the station. Riders can also purchase paper tickets at the ticket vending machine with cash, debit or credit, or Apple Pay and Google Pay. Mobile payments are also accepted on Tempo.
