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AC Transit EasyPass

University and hospital employees who reside in the East Bay are eligible for AC Transit's EasyPass.

 

Eligibility

University and hospital employees living in the East Bay are eligible for the EasyPass. AC Transit serves Alameda and Contra Costa counties as well as the unincorporated areas of Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, El Sobrante, Fairview, Kensington, Irvington, North Richmond, and San Lorenzo.

If you would like to confirm your eligibility, please do the following:

  • Step 1: Check your ZIP code by using our EasyPass ZIP code eligibility checker.
  • Step 2: Check your East Bay address is correct
    • University employees: Check in StanfordYou that your East Bay home address is correct, especially your ZIP code, and if it is not please update it. Please note that it may take 9 to 12 business days to process your EasyPass.
    • Hospital employees: Check in eConnect (accessible through an internal Stanford Hospital terminal) that your East Bay home address is correct, especially your ZIP code, and if not please update it. Please note that it may take 9 to 12 business days to process your EasyPass.

Please note that if you are eligible, the EasyPass should be automatically loaded to the Clipper card we have on file.

Request an EasyPass

New benefits-eligible employees

If you reside in an eligible East Bay ZIP code, your EasyPass will be automatically loaded to the Clipper card issued to you at the Welcome Center. No action is required.

Other benefits-eligible employees

If you reside in an eligible East Bay ZIP code, the EasyPass will be automatically loaded to your card in about 9 to 12 business days.

If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact us at commuteclub@stanford.edu or 650.736.9923.

First time using the EasyPass

It may take 9 to 12 business days for the EasyPass to be loaded to your Clipper card. We recommend the following if you are using the EasyPass for the first time:

  • Add Clipper Cash to your Clipper card in case your pass does not work for any reason.
  • Check transaction history under Clipper's My Account page to see if the EasyPass has been loaded to the Product column, and that there is no charge for that ride in the Debit column.
  • If you find that you are being charged for riding the Dumbarton Express, please contact us at commuteclub@stanford.edu or 650.736.9923.

If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact us at commuteclub@stanford.edu or 650.736.9923.

Where to use the EasyPass

AC Transit runs 158 bus lines, including the Dumbarton Express, which connects the Ardenwood Park and Ride and the Union City BART station to Stanford or Deer Creek Road in Palo Alto (Stanford Research Park and Palo Alto VA Hospital). For a list of all transit services offered by AC Transit organized by city, visit Maps & Schedules.

This includes:

Please note that Line U will continue to be available to everyone who has a valid university ID card, hospital ID badge, or SLAC ID badge.

AC Transit’s Flex program

Schedule your stop in Newark and Castro Valley in advance through AC Transit’s Flex program.

Flex is a program where you schedule your relevant stops by booking a one-time or recurring trip either on your phone, computer, or tablet, or by calling 510.891.5470.

Newark: Flex connects Line 275 stops upon request with a final stop at Union City BART station.

Castro Valley: Flex connects Line 48 stops upon request with a final stop at the Castro Valley BART station.

About the AC Transit EasyPass

In winter 2020, Stanford Transportation reached an agreement with AC Transit to participate in their EasyPass program. This ensures that East Bay residents have continued free access to the Dumbarton Express.

EasyPass provides unlimited travel on all AC Transit service, both local and transbay, and is valid for the full calendar year, seven days a week.

Stanford purchased these passes from AC Transit primarily for eligible East Bay residents’ commute to Stanford; however, there is no restriction on their use as long as you reside in AC Transit’s service area.