Transportation Services
Our transportation services are designed to support busy families throughout the Washington, D.C. area. We understand that every family’s schedule is different, which is why we offer flexible transportation support for school, after-school programs, extracurricular activities, and select weekend events.
• Morning School Drop-Offs
• Afternoon School Pick-Ups
• Aftercare Transportation
• Sports & Extracurricular Transportation
• Weekend Activity Transportation
• Alternate Approved Drop-Off Locations
Whether a student needs transportation to school, an after-school program, a sports practice, or a grandparent’s home after dismissal, our goal is to help families maintain safe and dependable transportation solutions.
Family & Student Enrollment
To begin transportation services, parents or guardians must complete the student enrollment form and submit the required non-refundable registration fee for processing and review.
Once your enrollment form and payment are received:
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A member of our team will review your submission and transportation needs.
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Parents or guardians will be contacted within 24–72 hours regarding route availability, scheduling, pricing confirmation, and next steps.
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Once approved, transportation details, pickup/drop-off information, and service expectations will be finalized before services begin.
Please note: Submitting your Transportation Enrollment Request and Enrollment Processing Fee allows our team to begin planning your student's transportation services.
We will review your request, coordinate scheduling, prepare your Transportation Service Proposal, and contact you with the next steps in the enrollment process.
Enrollment Fee: $75 (Non-Refundable)
School & Organization Partnerships
Transportation support is available for schools, youth programs, shelters, daycare providers, after-school programs, and community organizations seeking structured student transportation coordination services.
Organizations interested in partnering with DC Students Transportation must submit a partnership consultation request prior to transportation services beginning.
What to Expect Next:
• A member of our team will review your organization’s transportation needs, student volume, scheduling requirements, and service areas.
• Organizations will be contacted regarding route planning, pricing structure, transportation availability, and partnership options.
• Once approved, transportation coordination, service expectations, scheduling procedures, and communication protocols will be finalized prior to services beginning.
Please note: Partnership transportation services are based on scheduling availability, transportation capacity, route planning, and finalized service coordination.
Partnership transportation pricing is based on:
• Number of students
• Transportation frequency
• Service locations
• Scheduling structure
• Program transportation needs
Not Sure Which Transportation Option Fits Your Family?
Every family’s schedule is different. Whether you need transportation five days a week, a few days each week, or a flexible backup option, our team can help you determine which DCST service best fits your student’s schedule and transportation needs.
[ Schedule a Family Consultation Below]
Family Rewards
DCST is more than a ride to and from school. Our Family Rewards Program gives eligible families access to exclusive perks, surprises, and benefits throughout the school year.
Eligible families may receive:
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Holiday gifts and seasonal surprises
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Exclusive DCST branded merchandise
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Referral rewards
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Birthday and back-to-school surprises
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Special promotions for returning families
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Early access to select DCST services and programs
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Exclusive discounts through participating vendor partners
Benefits Beyond Transportation
As the DCST family network grows, so will the rewards.
Through select partnerships, families may receive special discounts on services they already use, including hairstyling and grooming, tutoring, youth programs, family services, events, and other participating businesses.
Ride with DCST. Grow with us. Get rewarded along the way.
School Transportation Packages
✨ More Ways to Ride. More Flexibility for Your Family.
DCST offers flexible school transportation packages designed around your family’s schedule. Choose between shared transportation and private transportation based on your student’s needs.
Shared Ride
Students may ride with other DC Students Transportation families traveling along the same or a compatible route.
Shared transportation offers families reliable school transportation at a lower weekly or daily rate.
Private Ride
Private transportation provides transportation exclusively for your student or household.
🏆 Perfect Attendance
5 Days Per Week
Designed for families who need consistent transportation every school day.
🚗 Shared Ride
One-Way Transportation
Starting at $150/Weekly
Round-Trip Transportation
Starting at $300/Weekly
🌟 Private Ride
One-Way Transportation
Starting at $250/Weekly
Round-Trip Transportation
Starting at $500/Weekly
✅ Includes:
• Monday through Friday transportation
• Consistent recurring route placement
• Morning, afternoon, or round-trip service
• Priority placement on established routes
• Weekly transportation tuition billing
• Assigned Family Account Manager
• Access to a dedicated client communication line
• Family rewards eligibility
📚 Honor Roll
3–4 Days Per Week
Perfect for families who need regular school transportation without committing to a full five-day schedule.
🚗 Shared Ride
One-Way Transportation
Starting at $35/day
Round-Trip Transportation
Starting at $70/day
🌟 Private Ride
One-Way Transportation
Starting at $55/day
Round-Trip Transportation
Starting at $110/day
✅ Includes:
• Transportation 3–4 days per week
• Recurring scheduled service days
• Morning, afternoon, or round-trip transportation
• Route placement based on availability
• Assigned Family Account Manager
• Access to a dedicated client communication line
• Family rewards eligibility
🪪 Hall Pass
1–2 Days Per Week
Designed for families who only need school transportation on select days each week.
Because limited-day transportation requires us to reserve route availability without a full-week commitment, Hall Pass transportation is priced at our flexible service rate.
🚗 Shared Ride
One-Way Transportation
Starting at $40/day
Round-Trip Transportation
Starting at $80/day
🌟 Private Ride
One-Way Transportation
Starting at $60/day
Round-Trip Transportation
Starting at $120/day
✅ Includes:
• Transportation 1–2 days per week
• Scheduled morning, afternoon, or round-trip service
• Recurring selected service days
• Route placement based on availability
• Family rewards eligibility
⏭️ Skip the Line
Flexible After-School Transportation
Plans changed? Work ran late? Your regular ride fell through? Skip the Line gives enrolled families access to flexible, one-way after-school transportation when they need a backup option.
🌟 Private Transportation Only
One-Way After-School Transportation
$65 Per Confirmed Ride
Pay Only When You Use It
After the required $75 enrollment and processing fee, families are charged only when a Skip the Line ride is requested, confirmed, and used.
⏰ Request Deadline
Requests must be submitted at least 2 hours before the student’s scheduled dismissal time.
✅ Includes:
• One-way afternoon transportation
• Private transportation
• Same-day requests when availability allows
• Up to 15 minutes of school pickup wait time
Skip the Line is designed for same-day backup transportation with advance notice. Requests are subject to driver and route availability and are not guaranteed until confirmed by DC Students Transportation.
All prices shown are starting rates. Final weekly tuition is determined after route review and may vary based on shared or private service, mileage, travel time, service frequency, pickup and drop-off requirements, and other route-specific needs.
👨👩👧👦 Sibling Savings
Families enrolling multiple students from the same household may qualify for sibling savings when students can be transported along the same or compatible route.
Sibling pricing is determined during enrollment based on transportation needs, school locations, schedules, and route availability.
👑 Current Families
Current families interested in changing or upgrading their transportation package may contact their Family Account Manager to review available options. Package changes are subject to current pricing and route availability. Service benefits and Family Rewards eligibility are based on the family’s active package.