Students, it’s Go Time.
Do your thing and don’t worry about paying fare with the GoPass TAP Card for K-12, community college, and adult school students in participating LBUSD or LAUSD schools. Learn about the pass, find your school, and start riding LBT buses and other transit systems.
How to register and activate your GoPass
For K-12 and adult school students in participating LBUSD or LAUSD schools.
Get Your TAP Card
First-time GoPass customer? Visit your school to pick up a physical TAP card.
Returning to GoPass? You can use the same TAP card as last school year.
Download the ParentVUE app
Register your GoPass and get your activation code through the ParentVUE app or by visiting your school’s ParentVUE website.
Simply select your student, scroll down to find Metro GoPass, and follow the link to access your code.
Activate Your GoPass
Visit taptogo.net/gopass and enter your student information and activation code. You can also call 866-TAPTOGO to register by phone.
Important: Even if you have a TAP card from the previous school year, you must register again and use a new activation code for the 2026–27 school year.
Tap Within 14 Days
Take a bus or train within 14 days of registration, and tap your TAP card to complete the activation process.
Please wait at least one hour before using your TAP card for your first trip.
Learn How To Ride
Once you’ve registered your pass, learn how to ride on our Student Basics page.
Whether it’s your first time riding or you’re a seasoned bus pro, learn all you need to know about how to board, behave and enjoy your journey.
2026–27 GoPass Validity
Your 2026–27 GoPass is valid through September 30, 2027.
Participating K-12 Schools
LBUSD and LAUSD schools are now participating in the GoPass TAP Card program. To see if your school qualifies visit the Metro GoPass page, and then you must contact your school’s main office.
High school students, we’ve provided a custom map with routes and stops for your school below, as well as links to your school’s website. Contact your office today and get your GoPass Tap Card!
LBUSD High Schools
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
Browning High School Bus Routes
Click here to see Route 131
Click here to see Routes 171 & 175
Click here to see Routes 172, 173 & 174
Beach High School Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
Cabrillo High School Bus Routes
Click here to see Routes 171 & 175
Click here to see Routes 191 & 192
Cabrillo High School Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
CAMS Bus Routes
Click here to see Route 1
Click here to see Route 2
CAMS Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
EPHS Bus Routes
Click here to see Routes 171 & 175
Click here to see Routes 172, 173 & 174
Click here to see Routes 181 & 182
EPHS Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
Jordan High School Bus Routes
Click here to see Route 61
Click here to see Route 71
Jordan High School Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
Lakewood High School Bus Routes
Click here to see Routes 91, 92, 93 & 94
Click here to see Routes 101 & 103
Lakewood High School Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
McBride High School Bus Routes
Click here to see Route 101
Click here to see Route 173
McBride High School Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
Millikan High School Bus Routes
Click here to see Route 92
Click here to see Route 104
Click here to see Route 172
Millikan High School Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
Poly High School Bus Routes
Click here to see Route 61
Click here to see Route 71
Click here to see Routes 171 & 175
Click here to see Routes 172, 173 & 174
Poly High School Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
Reid High School Bus Routes
Click here to see Route 104
Click here to see Route 111
Click here to see Route 131
Reid High School Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
Renaissance High School Bus Routes
Click here to see Route 46
Click here to see Route 51
Click here to see Routes 91, 92, 93 & 94
Click here to see Routes 172, 173 & 174
Click here to see Route 182
Renaissance High School Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
SATO Bus Routes
Click here to see Routes 172, 173 & 174
SATO Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Click here to visit school website (opens in new tab)
Wilson High School Bus Routes
Click here to see Routes 91, 92, 93 & 94
Click here to see Routes 111 & 112
Wilson High School Bus Map
Click Here to Download Map (opens in new tab)
Other participating schools in the area:
- Long Beach Conservation Corps
- Intellectual Virtues Academy
- Paramount Unified School District
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Cerritos College
Long Beach Transit, in partnership with the City of Carson, has expanded its services to serve Carson. For more information, view Carson routes here.
There are other participating K-12 schools that qualify for the GoPass Tap Card. To see if your school qualifies, visit the Metro GoPass page.
Long Beach City College
The GoPass TAP Card is your connection between campuses, and your pass to get to work, home and beyond.
To get your GoPass mailed to you, log into your Viking Portal and follow these instructions:
- Click the Viking Student Systems tab
- Click Student Services, and under “My Participation Agreements” submit the GoPass Transportation Agreement.
GoPasses will be sent by mail and delivered to your address listed in your Viking Portal within 10-14 days after submission of your agreement.
Don’t forget to register and load your yearly pass onto your new GoPass TAP Card online at taptogo.net/fareless or by calling 866.TAPTOGO.
Contact LBCC’s Basic Needs Program for more information.
LBCC Pacific Coast Campus
LBCC Liberal Arts Campus
Other Agencies Involved in the GoPass Program
LBT’s major routes connect you to other local, sub-regional and regional transit systems such as Metro and Torrance.
To see all agencies involved in the GoPass program, visit the Metro page.
All customers must follow LBT’s Code of Conduct and ensure you don’t allow others to use your card. Please review the Book of Bus Behaviors before you ride.
Some Reminders
Take a photo of your GoPass TAP Card.
If your card is lost or stolen, contact your school administration for a replacement and visit tagtogo.net/gopass to activate your new card. Your original GoPass TAP Card will be deactivated.
Please note: TAP cards, including the GoPass TAP card, are not accepted for LBT Water Taxis.
Your GoPass is for you only. If someone else uses your card, it will be revoked.
Students are subject to school rules when riding public transportation to and from school. For student participants under 13 years of age, verified consent from a parent/guardian is required.