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Commuting by public transit just got sweeter! Stanford offers eligible employees many free or discounted options: Get a free annual Caltrain pass and VTA pass; ride the AC Transit Line U East Bay Express bus for free with your Stanford ID; and buy ACE train passes and tickets at a 50 percent discount. Or save money by paying for transit tickets, passes, parking and commuter checks with pre-tax payroll deduction.