Transportation Options

Collage of different transportation modes on CU Campus

Navigating campus starts here.
Whether you ride, walk, bus, carpool, or roll, we're here to help you find the commute that works best for you. Questions? Contact the Sustainable Transportation team at BuffsCommute@colorado.edu. 

Transportation Options

Buses

This is your hub for all things bus: Buff Bus, Buff Ride, RTD, The Hop and more

Bikes
Bike to campus safely and confidently.
Cars
Explore carpool, EV charging and carshare resources.
CU NightRide

CU NightRide is CU Boulder’s student-operated evening safe-ride service.

Scooters and Skateboards
Explore shared micromobility options.
Vanpools
Share your commute and save money.

Track the Buff Bus on Transit

Real-time location tracking for CU Boulder’s Buff Buses, RTD, HOP, Bcycle and more is available via the Transit app. The app also includes expected arrival times and service notifications. Download: From Google Play or the Apple Store.

Transit app

 

Try out Buff Ride

Buff Ride is CU Boulder’s app-based, on-demand transit service for getting from East Campus (Marine Street/Exposition Drive/33rd Street) to Main Campus and back. Learn more about Buff Ride.

Buff Ride van graphic

Transportation Resources

ADA Accessibility

Getting around campus should be accessible for everyone. Find information about ADA parking, accessible transportation options, and resources to help make your journey to and around CU Boulder easier.

Be Mobile Newsletter

What do free vanpooling, 700,000+ BCycle rides, and new electric Buff Buses have in common? These were stories dropped in past issues of the Be Mobile Newsletter. Subscribe to the Be Mobile Newsletter to stay updated on new services, events, safety upgrades, construction impacts, and more. View the Be Mobile Newsletter Archives.

Guaranteed Ride Home

Commuting without a personal vehicle shouldn't leave you stranded in an emergency. The Guaranteed Ride Home program provides eligible commuters with a reliable ride home when unexpected situations arise.

Transportation Safety

Transportation safety is a priority at CU Boulder, with initiatives focused on bike, pedestrian, and vehicle safety to ensure a secure environment for everyone on campus. Learn more about transportation safety programs at CU Boulder.