VCTC | VCcollegepass

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Date and time

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• Channel Islands
• Coastal Express
• Cross County
• East County
• Hwy 101
• Hwy 126

Fare Information

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Cash

(Exact Change)

💳

TAP2RIDE

(Credit / Debit Card)

📱

VCBusPass

(Card or Umo app)

Zone Fares

Zone 1 (Ventura)

Full Fare $1.75

Reduced* $0.80

Zone 2 (Regional)

Full Fare $4.00

Reduced* $2.00

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*Seniors 65+, Medicare, ADA, Veterans

VCcollegepass

VCcollegepass

The Ventura County College Pass Program provides students with free travel on all fixed-route bus services within Ventura County to school, work, or fun on safe, clean and reliable buses.

Get Ready to Ride with VCcollegepass

Students will transition to the VCcollegepass Monday, October 19, 2026.

Participating Schools

* CSUCI students will continue to use their existing CSUCI student ID cards, which include their transit pass. No additional VCcollegepass card or activation is required for CSUCI students at this time.

How to Get Your Pass

Below is information and details relating to the VCcollegepass.

1. Download the Umo app to get the VCcollegepass
   • Get the Umo app from the App Store or Google Play. Make sure to select your county (United States) and your agency VCTC-VCbuspass.
2. Create your account
   • Create your account using the same email you used to register for your classes, then add your free VCcollegepass.
   • Visit the Umo Pass Passenger Portal to create your Umo account.
3. Once you have installed the app
   • Tap the menu button (top left-hand corner and select “Redeem Benefit” from the menu)
   • Enter the 8-digit benefit code provided from your college and click “Continue”
   • Verify that VCcollegepass in your Wallet
   • Return to the Umo home screen
4. Using the app
   • Tap the “Wallet” button at the bottom-right corner and then tap the “Show Code” button at the top to display the QR code
5. Boarding the bus
   • When a bus arrives, have your Umo app open with the QR code ready. Face your phone to the Umo electronic reader, a black box near the entrance of the bus.

Participating School Locations for Information and Physical Tap Cards

Participating colleges are your first stop for information about VCcollegepass. Visit your campus support location to learn more about the program, receive assistance with enrollment, and obtain or activate a physical transit tap card. College staff can also help answer questions about eligibility, card replacement, and accessing your transit benefits.