Bus Passes
Bus Pass Sales for 2025 – 2026 School Year Are Now Open
Saddleback Valley Unified School District offers limited general education busing to the following school sites: Linda Vista Elementary, La Paz Intermediate, RSM Intermediate, and to the former San Joaquin students attending Olivewood Elementary.
The bus pass application is online under Bus Pass Instructions and Application. Confirm that your address is eligible for busing by looking at “Who is Eligible for Busing”, and review the instructions and the Bus Rules before completing your application. Payment is not required at time of application. Payment is required when your student is assigned to a bus. Eligibility guidelines for a reduced fare or free bus pass are provided under General Information.
Application assistance for parents of Linda Vista and San Joaquin Elementary students is available from the school site. Please contact your school directly.
If you have any questions please email buspass@svusd.org.
Information for RSM Bus Passes
The RSM Bus Passes will be assigned by a random lottery process. Applications shall be submitted online during a three-week period, then will be randomly selected to receive the passes until all seats are filled. Applicants who do not receive a pass in the lottery will be placed on the waiting list.
Linda Vista and La Paz Bus Passes
Linda Vista and La Paz Bus Passes will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
San Joaquin Area –> Attending Olivewood
Students living in the former San Joaquin attendance area attending Olivewood Elementary will be provided busing at no cost. There is a separate application for those students. Check address for eligibility.
Bus Pass 25-26 Application Window:
May 15 – June 5
RSM Intermediate (Random lottery)
Linda Vista, San Joaquin/Olivewood, La Paz
Schools That Offer Busing
General Information
- Who is eligible for busing?
- Bus Pass Costs
- Bus Schedules
- Bus Rules and Guidelines
- Bus Pass Instructions and Application
- Eligibility Guidelines for Free or Reduced
- Bus Pass Frequently Asked Questions
- Transportation and Safety Plan