City of San Luis Obispo, CA
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Downtown Access Pass
If you work in downtown San Luis Obispo You may be eligible for a FREE City Bus Pass. Complete and submit the Downtown Access Pass application to find out if you qualify. Passes are good for 12 months! This program was created to help alleviate downtown parking demand. You must work within the Downtown Access Pass Boundaries.
Discounted Fares for K-12 Students
The City of San Luis Obispo is launching a new pilot program to encourage more students to take the bus to school and around town. The K-12 Ride Pass is a 15-ride pass that does not expire and costs half the price of a regular bus pass at only $11.25 or 75 cents per ride. Starting school is the perfect time for families to buy their students a pass as they figure out their daily commute.
The following discounted fares will be available for students K-12:
1 Ride Pass: $.75 (Available on the bus and the Token Transit app)
15 Ride Pass: $11.25 (Available on the Token Transit app and at the City Finance counter, 990 Palm St. SLO - Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
31 Day Pass: $25.00 (Available on the Token Transit app and at the City Finance counter, 990 Palm St. SLO - Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
On January 23, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11473 (click for resolution), approving the pilot program offering expanded fare and pass options, increasing access to affordable transportation for K-12 students and providing minor financial relief to parents while also increasing local transit ridership.
Senior/Disabled ID Card
Senior/Disabled ID Card
Riders 65 - 79 years, and those with a disability, may be eligible to receive a Senior/Disabled ID card.
Senior/Disabled ID cardholders are eligible to purchase discounted single-ride and multi-day fares on SLO Transit.
To review eligibility, please see the following documents:
Please fill out the appropriate form and call (805) 781-7012 or email jstanley@slocity.org to schedule an appointment.
Customer Feedback: (805) 781-8090 or email us at slotransit@slocity.org
Routes, Schedules, Trip Planning, Lost and Found: (805) 541-2877
Real-time route info:
SLO Transit App (Apple)
SLO Transit App (Google Play)
SLO Transit Rider Portal, a web-based version of the SLO Transit App
Purchasing a Bus Pass
To Buy a Bus Pass In-Person
- City Finance Counter (990 Palm Street) - Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- SLO Chamber of Commerce (895 Monterey Street)
To Buy a Bus Pass Online
Purchase your bus pass online and send it directly to your phone using the Token Transit app