The Transportation office will open for paper bus pass applications on July 1st at 7:30am.
You will need your PUSD parent user name to apply and pay online. If you do not know your user name or password you will not be able to order or secure a place online for a bus pass. Please go to https://password.powayusd.com now to reset your passord!
Use this portal to apply and pay for your student's annual or semester bus pass. You will need your PUSD Parent MyPlan Username to log in. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee transportation until eligibility and bus stop availability are confirmed by staff.
Families meeting specific low-income or CalFresh requirements may qualify for free bus transportation. This link will direct you to the Informed K12 digital form where you can submit your application packet for review.
Free transportation is available for students identified as Youth in Transition (YIT), Foster Children, or English Language Learners. Use this secure digital form to submit the required application packet to the PUSD Transportation Department.
The State of California determined that transportation for general education students is not a mandatory service related to the educational process. Districts offering general education busing options are not fully reimbursed for the cost of operating these routes; therefore, the Poway Unified School District provides transportation services on a fee basis only. We provide home-to-school residence transportation for pupils in grades K-12 living outside the established non-transportable radius. Students residing within pre-determined transportation areas may apply for busing; students eligible for Transportation Service will be assigned a bus route and a bus stop on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Poway Unified School District offers transportation to the following school sites: Morning Creek Elementary, Willow Grove Elementary, Bernardo Heights Middle, Black Mountain Middle, Meadowbrook Middle, Oak Valley Middle, Twin Peaks Middle, Mt. Carmel High, Poway High, and Rancho Bernardo High.
Transportation Eligibility: Eligibility for busing is determined by the straight-line radius from the school of residence to the student’s home. Students residing within the "Non-Transportable Zones" are not eligible for services.
For eligible students, the Transportation Department will identify the closest appropriate pickup location. While the department aims for locations between the home and the school, stops are established based on safety, accessibility, and route efficiency.
Bus passes are available for purchase beginning July 1 each school year. Passes may be purchased at any time:
New pass applications should be received at least 10 days before the desired start date to allow for processing.
Students without a valid bus pass may ride for $5.00 each way, space permitting. Families should plan alternate transportation until a bus pass is purchased and the student is enrolled in the transportation program.
Replacement bus passes may be purchased at any time:
Students must have a valid pass, cash, or ticket to ride. Failure to replace a lost or broken pass is a Bus Pass Violation (AR 3250.2(a)) and may result in suspension from transportation services.
Families purchasing passes for more than two students in the same family for the same school year may receive the following discounts:
When purchasing or refunding more than one type of pass, the discount will be applied to the pass with the lowest cost.
Tickets may be ordered in person or by phone through the Transportation Department. Cash and credit card payments are accepted.
Refund requests must be submitted to the Transportation Office for review and approval. Refunds are not authorized for tickets or for students who have lost transportation privileges due to conduct.
PUSD offers prorated bus passes for students who add transportation mid-semester. Parents and guardians may choose to purchase a prorated pass or tickets.
For occasional riders, cash rides are available for $5.00 per ride.
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
For questions about bus passes, please call (858) 679-2636 ext. 2061.
Use this tool to find your child's assigned school and view available bus stops by entering your home address and selecting your student's grade level.
