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Sustainable Transportation

From utilizing public transportation to increasing zero emission vehicle infrastructure, there are several options available to reduce the carbon footprint of campus operations and increase transportation access to CSUB students, staff, and faculty.

 

 

CSUB STUDENTS: FREE GET BUS PASS, VALID September to May 2025

Pick up your free pass and get unlimited transportation with Golden Empire Transit from September 1 to May 31st, 2025. 

How: Passes will be available at Student Union Front Desk, Facilities Office, and Sustainability Tabling. Please bring your Student ID.

Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about CSUB's distribution of the Free GET Bus Passe

Free bus passes



FACULTY & STAFF GET BUS PASSES: 50% OFF

Did you know that CSUB offers 50% off monthly GET bus passes to faculty and staff? After the discount, the pass comes out to $20 for 31 consecutive days.

To get your bus pass, go to the CSUB Cashier's Office and pay with cash or check.
You must bring your faculty or staff ID card.

For questions, call the Cashier's Office at 661-654-3222.

Bus Photo

 

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

There are currently 4 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at CSUB. These charging stations are located in Lot M directly next to the Runner Cafe and the Student Union. A valid parking permit is required when using a charging station.  

Charging Station


The current fee for using an EV charging station is $1.25 for each of the first 4 hours and $2.50 for each hour thereafter. These stations are part of the ChargePoint network, so remember to set up an account before charging.

 

Other Kern County Transit Services

 

COMMUTE KERN

Commute Kern is a FREE service provided by Kern Council of Governments. Commute Kern provides transportation guidance for Kern County! From online ride-matching tools, to the Guaranteed Ride Home program, and guidance for bus and bicycle transit, this is a great local resource. 
Find more information by visiting www.commutekern.org

 

KERN TRANSIT

Kern Transit connects cities within Kern County! To view routes, schedules, fares, and to use their interactive Trip Planning tool, please visit www.kerntransit.org

Kern Transit

GET RYDE PROGRAM

Similar to services provided by Uber and Lyft, GET RYDE is a curb-to-curb ride-hailing service available to the southwest area of Bakersfield. Commuting with Ryde cost $3.50 per trip, regardless of the distance. Download the TransLoc app on your phone and request your RYDE today!

For more information, visit the offical RYDE website.

 

 

Row of bicycles in a rack at CSUB

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