College & University Student Reduced Fares

Calling all Eagles, Bulldogs, Bigfoots and Cougars!

College students in Spokane enjoy convenient access to STA for free or at a reduced cost.

A group of people board a blue and green public bus at a bus stop on a sunny day, many clutching their STA Student Passes.

Institutions Offering Free Fares

Eastern Washington University (EWU): Faculty, staff and students can use their EagleCard as valid fare on all STA bus routes.

Gonzaga University: Gonzaga and students from the University of Washington School of Medicine’s WWAMI Regional Medical Education Program, faculty and staff can use their ZAGCARD as valid fare on all STA bus routes. 

Whitworth University: Students can pick up a Whitworth bus pass for unlimited rides.

Washington State University (WSU) Spokane: WSU students, faculty and staff at the WSU Spokane campus can use their CougarCard as valid fare on all STA bus routes. 

Institutions Offering Discounted Fares

Community Colleges of Spokane: Some SCC and SFCC students ride for free with their CCS Student ID. Others can buy a quarterly bus pass for $22. 

Other Institutions: We offer a 20% discount on fares for students enrolled in educational or training programs, such as vocational training, apprenticeships, or any post-high school courses. See our Reduced Fares page for more information. 

For the most up-to-date information about your college or university’s fare policy, contact your educational institution.

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