Muni buses and trains are free for everyone age 18 and under

Ongoing · No residency or income restrictionCheck the official terms for applicable locations

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Riders age 18 and under need no application or Clipper card for regular Muni service. Ages 16+ should carry age ID. Cable cars are excluded from this general benefit.

Red and silver vintage bus No. 3287 at the 2017 Muni Heritage Weekend — Archive photo from Muni Heritage Weekend 2017. Bus 3287 was displayed that year; this does not confirm its appearance in 2026.
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How to use this benefit

Useful for October park and museum outings. San Francisco youth residents can separately apply for a cable-car pass. These rules do not apply to BART or Caltrain.

Check the official page for current eligibility, availability and participating locations.

Reviewed 2026-09-23 · SFMTA free Muni for youth eligibility