Free Summer Youth Passes
Metro Transit and the Madison Metropolitan School District are once again partnering to provide free summer bus passes to all Madison students living in the City of Madison in grades 6 through 12, including graduating high school seniors.
Passes allow students to ride Metro FREE all summer long, making it easier to get to jobs, athletic camps, and other fun summer destinations.
Already have an MMSD Fast Fare Pass?
Keep using your existing pass all summer!
Need a Pass?
Get a virtual pass through the Metro Transit Fast Fares app!
Android(link is external) | Apple(link is external)
Virtual passes are valid from Friday, June 12, through Monday, September 1, 2025.
Physical cards will also be available upon request by emailing mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.
How to Get Your Virtual Pass
Email mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com from your student email! Add "Summer Youth Pass" to the subject line.
Complete Virtual Pass Instructions
Printable Flyer & Instructions(opens in a new window)
Help the Environment!
Riding transit is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint! A typical trip on public transit emits 55% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than driving alone.
Ride Metro’s new routes to the list of fun summer destinations below. If you’ve never taken a ride on Metro, use this summer’s pass to give it a try!
Plan Your Trip!
Plan your trip, track your bus, and get real-time arrival info.
Metro Bus Tracker
Ride Metro’s new routes to the list of fun summer destinations below. If you’ve never taken a ride on Metro, use this summer’s pass to give it a try!
| Fun Summer Destination |
Served by Route |
| Capitol Square |
A, B, E, F, R |
| Central Park/Skate ground |
A, B, C |
| Elver Park – |
H |
| Goodman Park/Pool |
O |
| Kohl Center |
A, B, C, D, E, F, R |
| Lakeview Park/Splash Pad |
F |
| Madison Library (Downtown) |
A, B, E, F, R |
| Madison Children’s Museum |
A, B, E, F, R |
| Olbrich Botanical Gardens |
C |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum |
A, B, E, F, R |
| UW Geology Museum |
A, C, D, F, O, R |
| Vilas Zoo |
O |
Out-of-Town or Elementary Students
Passes are also available for purchase for youth who do not qualify for a pass. Ride all summer for $35.00.
Pick them up at Metro Transit (1245 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 201.)
https://www.cityofmadison.com/metro/fares/youth-pass/summer
