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Transportation
To support the educational process by providing safe and efficient transportation to the students of our district; to work collaboratively with staff throughout the district to ensure student transportation prepares the student for learning and is a productive extension of the classroom; and to encourage and sustain trust with our parents as well as the members of our community.
21641 Bundy Canyon Road
Wildomar, CA 92595
951-253-7830
Hours
Monday- Thursday
8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
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Bus Pass
Bus Pass Information for the 2026–27 School Year
All students must carry a valid bus pass at all times in order to ride a district bus.
📅 When to Apply
Bus passes for the 2026–27 school year will be available for purchase starting the first Monday in July.
📝 How to Apply
To get a bus pass in person, please complete the forms linked below and bring them with you when you visit our office.
Bus Pass Application (English & Spanish)
📲 Prefer to skip the line? You can apply and pay online at www.SchoolPay.com. If you choose this option, your SchoolPay receipt will serve as your application, and your bus pass will be mailed to you within a week.
💳 Payment Options
We accept the following forms of payment in the office:
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Visa, MasterCard, Discover
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Cashier’s checks and money orders
Please note: We do not accept cash or personal checks.
🎟️ Free or Reduced Bus Passes
If you’re applying for a free or reduced-price bus pass, please review the required acceptable verification documents and income eligibility guidelines before submitting your application. Applications and proof of income must be processed in person at the Transportation Office. If you have any questions, our team is here to help! Please contact the Transportation Department for assistance at 951-253-7830.
Forms for Free or Reduced Pass
Additional forms for Bus Pass Application
Bus Rider Rules
Please follow these important rules for your safety and convenience:
- Remain 12 feet from the bus upon its approach until bus comes to a complete stop.
- Show bus pass upon entering bus; remember, students are to use only their designated bus stop.
- Face forward, talk quietly, and remain seated until bus comes to a complete stop.
- Keep all body parts in the bus
- Be courteous; treat all bus riders--including the bus driver--with respect.
Bus Routes
Reports
LEUSD Transportation Safety Plan
The following Lake Elsinore Unified School District Transportation Safety Plan has been developed at the direction of the Superintendent pursuant to California Education Code 39831.3 and in accordance with provisions of SB 1072 the Paul Lee School Bus Safety Law. This document is maintained by the Transportation Department.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if my child's daily bus is late arriving home?
- Is Gen Ed transportation available at all schools?
- Do students who are approved for Intra-District Transfers receive transportation?
- My child left an item on the bus. How can it be retrieved?
- What if our field trip bus is late?
- What if I am not home to receive my child with special needs?
- Can I arrange different pickup and drop-off locations for my child with special needs?
- Why does the school district charge a fee for students to ride the bus?
- Do other local school districts charge bus fees?
- On average, how much does it cost to bus each student?
- What is the rate schedule for students to ride the bus?
- Will students who are on the state “Free and Reduced Lunch” program be required to pay to ride the bus?
- Why do I see large school buses on the road that are completely empty or with only a few students?
- Why doesn’t the district offer one-way bus passes or by-the-day passes?
- Why can’t my child cross the street alone to board the bus if it’s safe to do so?
- What happens when a student violates a bus safety rule?
- What happens once an STWN or STSN is written?
- What type of action might be taken on a suspension notice?
What if my child's daily bus is late arriving home?
Is Gen Ed transportation available at all schools?
Do students who are approved for Intra-District Transfers receive transportation?
My child left an item on the bus. How can it be retrieved?
| Typically, our driver will secure the item and return it to the student the following day. If there is an immediate need for the item, contact the Transportation Services Department at (951) 253-7830 for the bus’s estimated time of arrival at the yard. Arrangements can be made to assist in the recovery of the item. |
What if our field trip bus is late?
| There are various reasons why our buses may occasionally run behind schedule, from traffic congestion to an unforeseen breakdown. In the event our bus is late arriving for a field trip, please contact the dispatch desk at (951) 253-7830. A staff member will notify the school administrator of the estimated time of arrival. |
What if I am not home to receive my child with special needs?
| In the event a driver is unsuccessful in their attempt to deliver a student to their home because there was no responsible adult present to receive the student, the driver will make a second attempt. The driver will notify the dispatch desk with the student’s name and an estimated return time. The dispatcher will notify the school of the failed attempt and the estimated return time. In an effort to collaboratively develop strategies for frequent recurrences, a notice of the failed delivery attempt will be forwarded to the school site. If a parent arrives home and discovers an attempt to deliver their child had been made, the parent should contact the dispatch desk at (951) 253-7830. Information regarding the estimated time of the second delivery will be provided. |
Can I arrange different pickup and drop-off locations for my child with special needs?
| It depends. The pickup and drop-off location for your child can be different but consistent each day of the week. For example, your child is picked up at home in the morning, but is transported to a childcare provider’s address in the afternoon each day. This is the only exception. Because of safety reasons and the large number of students transported, we are unable to change an address temporarily for parents who wish to take vacations, plan to be away short periods of time or for other unique situations. We do not have the personnel to keep track of multiple delivery locations and ensure that students are delivered properly to them. |
Why does the school district charge a fee for students to ride the bus?
| The state of California provides school districts with funding to specifically offset a portion of the cost associated with pupil transportation. The Lake Elsinore Unified School District receives approximately $4.3 million each year from the state for student busing. The actual cost of transporting our students exceeds $8 million annually. This leaves an operating deficit of approximately $4 million. The district must use the general operational fund to compensate for this deficit. In order to minimize this deficit, the district’s Transportation Services Department has established one of the lowest cost-per-mile rates of any school district in Riverside County. Charging a fee to those who use the district bus service reduces the deficit between state funding and operational costs. |
Do other local school districts charge bus fees?
On average, how much does it cost to bus each student?
What is the rate schedule for students to ride the bus?
If a parent chooses school bus transportation for their student and they live within the transportation zone, the annual bus fee is $300 per student. Families with more than one student will pay $290 for the second student, $250 for the third student and $1,000 for four or more students in the same family.
Will students who are on the state “Free and Reduced Lunch” program be required to pay to ride the bus?
Currently, California law requires that students who come from qualified “low income” homes can receive their public school lunch at either no charge or at a reduced rate, depending on the family income level. State law also requires school districts to provide similar accommodations for students with regards to bus fees. If eligible, the current reduced rates are as follows:
- $200 for the first student
- $190 for the second student
- $150 for the third student
- $640 for four or more students in the same family
Why do I see large school buses on the road that are completely empty or with only a few students?
The average school bus in our district transports more than 50 students on each run. Some runs are smaller (mid-day kindergarten), and some are larger (high school). Mid-day kinder transportation is limited to students in special education programs when stipulated by an I.E.P. A school bus may also be empty or near empty when:
- The driver has just started on their route and has serviced only a few students at that point.
- The driver is ending their route and has few students remaining.
- The driver is transporting kindergarten students who live outside the walking distance.
Why doesn’t the district offer one-way bus passes or by-the-day passes?
Why can’t my child cross the street alone to board the bus if it’s safe to do so?
State law prohibits students K-12 to cross the street in front of a school bus without being escorted by the bus driver. The driver has been trained to stop traffic and cross students safely. Parents and/or the driver can be cited if students are crossing the street without an escort and this is witnessed by law enforcement.
What happens when a student violates a bus safety rule?
The driver must determine if the violation requires a verbal warning, a written warning or a suspension from the bus. In making this determination, the driver must consider the type of safety rule that was violated and the number of previous violations a student may have.
If the driver determines that the violation requires a VERBAL warning, then no other disciplinary action will be taken at that time.
If the driver determines that the violation requires a WRITTEN warning, then a Student Transportation Warning Notice (STWN) will be issued.
If a student violates the bus safety rules for incidents of dangerous or illegal behavior (i.e., fighting, threats, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weapons, smoking) or for repeated violations of other rules, a Student Transportation Suspension Notice (STSN) will be issued and the student will be suspended from riding the bus for the time period specified.
What happens once an STWN or STSN is written?
The bus driver must fill out the Student Transportation Warning Notice (STWN) or Student Transportation Suspension Notice (STSN). The driver’s copy will be turned into the Transportation Services Department at the end of the shift.
The Transportation Services will send a copy of the STWN/STSN to the school site via fax and a copy will be mailed home to the parent/guardian.
If an STSN is written, Transportation Services staff members will follow up with the parent/guardian regarding the next steps.
What type of action might be taken on a suspension notice?
Based on the outcome of the conference, action will be taken per Board of Trustees Administrative Regulation 3540(d) as follows:
- First STSN – Three-day suspension
- Second STSN – Three-week suspension
- Third STSN (grades K-5) – Three-month suspension
- Third STSN (grades 6-12) – Suspension for the remainder of the school year
- Fourth STSN (grades K-5) – Suspension for the remainder of the school year