MSA Presto Bus Pass

Getting to and from classes, work, and travelling around Hamilton can be challenging for several reasons, including cost. In an effort to support you, we provide all full-time Mohawk College students with an MSA Presto Bus Pass Voucher to add to their Presto card to ride the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR).

Note:Your Presto Voucher is for your personal use only and is non-transferable.

Valid Pass Dates for Each Semester:

Spring/Summer: May 1 to August 31
Fall: September 1 to December 31
Winter: January 1 to April 30

Activate Your MSA Presto Voucher to Set Up Your Bus Pass

Once you’ve registered for classes, you should receive your MSA Presto Bus Pass Voucher to your Mohawk College student email. You can then add your voucher to your Presto account.

Click one of the buttons below to get started.

I have a Presto Pass I don't have a Presto Pass

You can buy a physical Presto card for $4.00 at any MSA Service Desk.

Yes, you must load at least five cents when you register your digital Presto Card on your account.

It is the only way to redeem your MSA Presto Bus Pass Voucher on a virtual card. If you have a virtual card, use the app. If you have a Physical card, use the website.

As part of your tuition, you pay a bus pass fee. This fee allows The MSA to provide you with a 4-month bus pass voucher to help with your transportation around the City of Hamilton. Please note that this voucher is non-transferable, which means it is meant for your use only. You are not allowed to sell, give away, or transfer your voucher to anyone else. Misuse of the voucher may result in consequences - please use it responsibly.

Yes. The fair will change to reflect your student status.

No. The bus driver can't block anything on your phone.

MSA Presto Bus Pass

Activate Your MSA Presto Voucher to Set Up Your Bus Pass

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