Transportation Options

College Provided Transportation Options

The college provides a number of transportation options to get you around in the Los Angeles area.  All vehicles require advanced reservations, so please remember to plan ahead.

The Sagecoach (34 passenger bus)

  • Must be reserved at least 2 weeks in advance
  • Fees:
    • Student Organization & College department programs: $25/hour + 2.25/mile
    • Other uses:
      • $50/hour for Claremont trips
      • $40/hour + $2.25/mile for outside Claremont trips
  • For reservation, use this

College Vehicles (The Sagehen Shuttle (7-passengers))

  • For use by registered student organizations on official business/activities only
  • You must be an approved College driver to use vehicles (for information on becoming an approved student driver, contact Brenda Schmit.)
  • Fees: $0.75/mile (up to $75 maximum charge)
  • Reservation form found on Engage (under the "Campus Links" tab, select "SCC Forms")

Zip Car

  • Can be checked out for any reason
  • Zipcars are located in the following parking lots: Harrison, Sumner and Tranquada Center
  • You must create a Zipcar account first
  • Fees: $25-35 annual fee, hourly rates from $7, daily rates from $48
  • More information on

Green Bikes

  • Cars not your thing? Rent a bike for a semester!
  • Have a bike that needs repair? Come to the Green Bikes shop and pay only for parts, no labor charge!
  • More information and shop hours

Public Transportation Options

In addition to the above resources, there are a number of Public Transportation options available to students.

  • Foothill Transit - local bus system
    • Students, faculty, and staff at any of The Claremont Colleges get free rides on Foothill Transit buses! Visit  for more details! 
    • Note: Some things have changed to help keep you safe. Visit  for up-to-date information.
  • Â鶹´«Ã½ Public Transportation Guide [pdf]