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SmartPass
VTA’s SmartPass provides annual calendar-year transit passes for institutions within Santa Clara County. It's a deeply discounted pass, making it a low-cost benefit to participating organizations.
A high-value benefit at a minimal cost.
SmartPass is like an insurance plan – by paying for a large group of program participants, the per-participant costs are shared. All the group’s participants have an opportunity to use their SmartPass as often as they need or choose; whether they are daily VTA riders, use the service occasionally, or are completely new to public transit. Organizations will be able to provide program participants with a high-value benefit at a minimal cost.
Who's Eligible?
*SmartPass is not available for individual purchase.
Pricing
Depending on your organization’s category, geographic location, and size, annual passes may be purchased from $20.75 to $180.00 per year per participant for unlimited rides on VTA buses and light rail. That’s a bargain compared to $990 for an Adult Annual Pass.
Calculate Your Annual Rate
- Determine your SmartPass Category
- Determine your Service Level
- Determine your Annual Rate per Participant
Benefits of SmartPass
- SmartPass is loaded on a Clipper card, which can be used for transit agencies across the Bay Area.
- The SmartPass Institutional portal allows coordinators to administer the program and view usage reports.
- VTA’s SmartPass program may satisfy some city or commute benefit ordinances such as Senate Bill No. 1128.
- Reduce your organization's environmental impact and parking demand by offering alternatives.
Save employees, residents, and students from the expenses and hassles of driving and parking. They'll thank you.
Ready to Apply?
Complete the SmartPass Agreement Form and email it to SmartPass@arcadis.com.
2026 SmartPass Partners
Camino Del Rey Senior Apartments
City of San Jose
Cogswell Polytechnical College
ConXion to Community (Center for Training & Careers)
Corde Terra Senior Apartments
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Int’l Airport
CreaTV San Jose
Donner Lofts
Eagle Park Apartments
Edwina Benner Plaza
First Community Housing
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Fuji Towers
Goodwill of Santa Clara County
Hillview Court Apartments
Jeanne d'Arc Manor & Giovanni Center
Juniper Networks
Laurel Grove Lane LP
Luna Vista Apartments
Mission College
Motel 6
Options For All
Park Avenue Senior Apartments
San Jose Conservation Corps & Charter School
San Jose Evergreen Community College District
San Jose Job Corps Center
San Jose Marriott Hotel
San Jose Mineta International Airport
San Jose State University
Satellite Affordable Housing
Sonesta San Jose
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Stanford Health Care
Stanford Research Park
The Kelsey Ayer Station
The Tech Interactive
Tree House Apartments
Villas at 4th Street
Villas on the Park
Wilton Court Apartments