Get Your Summer U-Pass for Transit Today

June 20, 2024

For the one-time cost of $162, the 2024 Summer U-Pass is valid through September 30, 2024 and covers all rides on MTS and NCTD bus or trolley routes up to $2.50 each way. The 2024 Summer U-Pass will be sold June 17, 2024 through August 2, 2024. All students who were/are enrolled for spring, summer or fall quarters of 2024 are eligible for this special discounted pass (25% off retail).

Attention: All students purchasing a Summer U-Pass online must have an active PRONTO account registered to their @ucsd.edu student email to receive the virtual product on their smart device. The end date of Spring quarter U-Pass is June 30, 2024.

How to purchase online (PRONTO account required; see below):

Log into your Parking Account using Single Sign-On.
Go to Permits > Get Permits.
Select “Summer U-Pass 2024 ($162).”

A virtual Summer U-Pass will be sent to your PRONTO account within two business days (excluding weekends).

Don’t have a PRONTO account?

Download the PRONTO app on your device and create your account using your @ucsd.edu student email address before you purchase online. Every student is required to create their own PRONTO account and link to the U-Pass program. Once you’ve created your account, follow these steps to “link” to the UC San Diego U-Pass account:

Under the “Manage” tab, select “Student and Employee Programs.”
Select “UCSD U-Pass.”
You should receive a “Link Successful” message. If you receive a “Link Unsuccessful” message, you will need to verify that your email address matches what UC San Diego has on file by emailing iride@ucsd.edu with the subject “PRONTO Help.”
Once you successfully link your account, the option to link will disappear. Now you can purchase a Summer U-Pass online. (See steps above.)

No Smartphone, No Problem!

You can purchase a pre-loaded PRONTO Summer U-Pass card from the Gilman Service Center (7 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays). Please note, we only accept credit card and student accounts for payment.

Warning: Losing a physical PRONTO Summer U-Pass card is just like losing cash. Full price ($162) replacement cards are available in-office only while supplies last. No prorations, free replacements or refunds.