U-Pass for Tucson Transit
PURCHASE U-PASS WITH 50% SUBSIDY FROM PTS!
The U-Pass is a discounted transit SunGo pass available to University of Arizona students, faculty, and staff. We offer semester, annual, regular, and express products as well as a physical card or mobile pass available through GoTucson Mobile Transit app. A U-Pass provides unlimited rides on the City of Tucson Sun Tran Bus System and Sun Link Streetcar.
New Purchase Process as of 8/1/2018
Program Description
We offer a physical pass or a mobile pass, sell annual and semester passes, and express or regular service. See descriptions below for more information.
U-Pass Card
Register your card! If an unregistered card is lost or stolen, the balance will not transfer to your new card. Go to 
ManageSunGoCard to register your Sun Go U-Pass card. Contact Sun Tran customer service at (520) 792-9222 if you need assistance.
Online purchase
- Customer with an existing U-Pass Card on record with our office: Your new pass will be loaded onto the same card. Allow 3 business days for your card to activate.
- New Customers: A U-Pass card will be mailed to you with your pass loaded onto the card. Allow 5 to 10 business days. Once you receive the card, it will be ready to use.
In-Office purchase
- If you purchase the U-Pass card in our office, a fee may apply. You will need to wait up to 3 days for the card to become active.
GoTucson Transit Mobile App
- Use the app to download your pass onto your mobile phone.
User guide, includes step-by-step instructions on how to download the app, and view your live ticket.- Contact Sun Tran customer service at 520-792-9222 if you are experiencing any issues with downloading the app.
- A convenience fee applies.
- Online Purchase: We will issue you an activation code via your UA email address. Please allow 2 business days
| Annual | Semester | mobile | physical card | express | regular | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valid | 8/1/18 - 7/31/19 | 8/1/18 - 12/31/18 OR 1/1/19 - 5/31/19 | ||||
| How do I use my u-pass to board? | Use the GoTucson Transit App | Scan a physical card | ||||
| When can I use my u-pass? | 2 business days | As soon as it arrives in the mail OR 3 business days after purchase in the PTS office | ||||
| Which routes can I access? | Any Sun Tran bus and the Sun Link streetcar | Only non-express Sun Tran busses AND the Sun Link streetcar |
Sun Tran Price List
NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGES or PRO-RATED REFUNDS
Semesters run from August - December and January - May. Sun Tran does not offer a summer only product.
| Product | U-Pass | Sun Tran Price |
| U-Pass Card | ||
| Semester | $96 | $192 |
| Semester Express | $128 | $256 |
| Annual | $240 | $480 |
| Annual Express | $304 | $608 |
| U-Pass Mobile | ||
| Mobile Semester | $98 | $197 |
| Mobile Semester Express | $130 | $261 |
| Mobile Annual | $245 | $490 |
| Mobile Annual Express | $309 | $618 |
How do I purchase online?
The process looks different from last year. Here are some screenshots to help navigate the way. Go to parking.arizona.edu. Click on Parking Account Portal, & login with UA NetID.
- Click "Get Permits" and review guidelines.
- Select desired transit pass (annual/semester or pass/mobile)
- Make purchase and wait for processing and delivery.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Sun Tran, Sun Link, and Sun Shuttle route schedules and maps are available online:
- Visit www.Suntran.com for more information.
- Visit www.SunlinkSteetcar.com for more information.
- View Step-by-step instructions on how to activate your mobile u-pass are available