The University of Missouri-Saint Louis is proud to partner with Metro, the regional agency that provides public transportation services, to offer our student, faculty and staff with access to Metrolink and Metrobus at a discounted rate. The Metro Pass Program provides members of our campus community with unlimited access to Metro services during the fall, spring and summer semesters. Passes are available in the Student Financial Services (327 Millennium Student Center).
Interested in using your MetroPass? CMT’s Try & Ride helps you figure out how.
Through CMT’s Try & Ride program, you can learn which bus or MetroLink route to take to get you to school most efficiently, and many other tips and tricks for making transit work for you. Learn more.
Students
UMSL students are able to obtain a Metro Pass for only $25 during the semesters in which they are currently enrolled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If I’m not enrolled in courses, can I still obtain a Metro Pass?
A: No, students must be enrolled in classes for the current semester to be eligible to purchase a Metro pass for $25.
Q: Is the pass valid on both Metrobus and Metrolink?
A: Yes, you are able to use your pass for both services. You must sign the back of the pass and have your student id in order for the pass to be considered valid. Additionally, the dates of validity on the pass should be legible.
Q: What happens if I lose my Metro Pass?
A: If you lose your Metro Pass, you can purchase a replacement for $25 at Student Financial Services. You can only purchase one additional replacement per semester.
Q: What about Call-A-Ride Service?
A: Students who need to utilize Call-A-Ride Services must be registered with Disability Access Services (DAS) and be certified through Metro’s Call-A-Ride Office. Please contact DAS at (314) 516-6554 to learn how to become certified for Call-A-Ride service.
Q: Can I loan my pass to another person?
A: Loaning passes to others is an inappropriate use of the pass. Students caught loaning their passes to others risk losing their pass and the ability to obtain a pass in the future.
Q: What methods of payment are accepted at Student Financial Services?
A: Student Financial Services accepts checks, cash, and debit cards. Students can also charge the Metro Pass fee to their student account.
Faculty/Staff
UMSL employees (and recognized vendors) are able to purchase a Metro Pass for $65 each semester from Student Financial Services (327 Millennium Student Center). .
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Is the pass valid on both Metrobus and Metrolink?
A: Yes, you are able to use your pass for unlimited service on both Metrobus and Metrolink. In order for the pass to be valid, you must sign the back of the pass and have your employee id. Additionally, the dates of validity on the pass must be legible.
Q: Do UMSL Faculty/Staff receive free or discounted Call-A-Ride Service?
A: No, at this time, eligible faculty/staff pay the same rate as the general public.
Q: What methods of payment are accepted at Student Financial Services
A: Student Financial Services accepts checks, cash, and debit cards.
