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Our Buff Buses move thousands of students, faculty and staff around campus each day.
A variety of local transit routes connect campus with key Boulder locations.
RTD offers bus and rail transit service to DIA, Denver, and surrounding cities in Colorado.
Buff Bus Campus Routes Information and Schedules
Summer 2022 Schedules
- Buff Buses are running on summer schedules (see below).
- Buses will not stop at the eastbound/southbound 30th & Colorado stop due to construction projects in that area (until futher notice).
Route WL operates Monday - Friday throughout the fall and spring semesters when classes are in session. There is no fall or winter break service. The route runs clockwise with stops at Williams Village, Engineering Center, C4C, Physics, Math and Colorado/30th Southside.
Schedule
Summer 2022:
- Williams Village/Bear Creek will be out of service beginning Thursday, May 5: and resume in the fall semester.
Fall 2022 (subject to change):
- Monday through Friday, 7am - 3pm (approximately 12 minutes between buses)
- After 3pm Route W provides service
- Route W and WL buses will not stop at the eastbound/southbound 30th & Colorado stop due to construction projects in that area (until further notice)
Route W operates throughout the fall and spring semesters when classes are in session. There is no summer service. The route runs clockwise with stops at Bear Creek, Williams Village, Engineering Center, C4C, Music, Physics, Math and Colorado/30th Southside.
Schedule
Summer 2022:
- Williams Village/Bear Creek will be out of service beginning Thursday, May 5: and resume in the fall semester.
Fall 2022 (subject to change):
- Monday through Friday 3pm - 11pm (approximately 10-15 minutes between buses)
- Service before 3pm is available via Route B or WL
- Saturday and Sunday, 10am - 11pm (approximately 30 minutes between buses)
Route B operates Monday - Friday throughout the fall and spring semesters when classes are in session. There is no summer service. The route runs out and back from Bear Creek directly to UMC/Case with no other stops.
Schedule
Summer 2022:
- Bear Creek Express will be out of service beginning Thursday, May 5: and resume in the fall semester.
Fall 2022 (subject to change):
- Monday through Friday from 7am - 3pm (approximately 12 mins between buses)
- After 3pm Route W provides service
Route S connects Main Campus to the Discovery Drive area of East Campus. Stampede operates Monday through Friday as detailed below. There is no Saturday or Sunday service.
Schedule
Summer 2022
- Monday through Friday from 7am - 6pm (approximately 10-15 mins between buses, 30 minutes between buses in the late evenings)
- Saturday - Sunday: no service
Fall 2022 (subject to change):
- Monday through Friday from 7am - 11pm (approximately 10-15 mins between buses, 30 minutes between buses in the late evenings)
- Saturday - Sunday: no service
Route M is a campus shuttle route connecting the Marine Street and Exposition Drive areas of East Campus to Main Campus. This route serves two stops along Marine Street, one at the CINC building on Exposition Drive, and three on Main Campus: the Engineering Center/Lot 436, the Center for Community (C4C) and 18th Street (just south of Euclid Ave). Marine Street operates Monday through Friday as detailed below. There is no Saturday or Sunday service.
Schedule
Summer 2022:
- Marine Express will be out of service beginning Thursday, May 5: and resume in the fall semester.
Fall 2022 (subject to change):
- Monday through Friday from 9:15am - 3pm (approximately 45 mins between buses)
- Saturday - Sunday: no service
Buff Bus Frequently Asked Questions
On the day you lost the item, you may check with any Buff Bus driver to see if the item has been turned in. Found items are turned into Transportation Services' main office at 3205 Marine St. at the end of each day. Call us at 303-735-6244. Found items will be kept for 30 days, after which all unclaimed items will be donated or discarded.
- No alcohol, smoking, drugs or illegal activities
- No pets, bicycles or flammables
- Drivers will not stop at unauthorized locations
- For your safety, do not chase after the bus
- Be courteous to the drivers and other passengers
- Listen to the drivers
- Stay behind the yellow standing line
- Allow passengers to unload before boarding
- Use trash receptacles
Buff Buses are available for charter to CU affiliated groups and non-profits. All Buff Buses are ADA compliant and rental rates include a professional driver. There are three bus sizes available to accommodate from 22-59 passengers. For information on who is eligible to charter a Buff Bus and rental rates, please visit our Buff Bus Charter webpage.
The buses will continue to operate during inclement weather, however, severe weather conditions that cause the university to close, may impact Buff Bus service. Give yourself extra time to get to your destination as road conditions and traffic may make the ride take longer than usual. Under certain conditions the Buff Bus may need to take alternate routes. Download the Transit app to stay updated on delays and reroutes.
There is no Buff Bus service on Labor Day, fall break, winter break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, spring break, or Memorial Day. Williams Village/Bear Creek buses do not run over summer break. The Marine Street Express and Stampede buses run through summer break with one exception: there is no service on the 4th of July holiday.
There is no Buff Bus service on Labor Day, fall break, winter break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, spring break and summer break. The Marine Street Express and Stampede run through summer break. Real-time Buff Bus tracking for all routes is available via the Transit app.
City Routes: Getting Around Boulder
A variety of local transit routes connect campus with key Boulder locations. For hours, schedules and route details, visit the City of Boulder website or use RTD’s Trip Planner to plan your commute.
Key Bus Routes
- HOP - Twenty Ninth Street Retail District, Downtown, and University Hill
- SKIP - Broadway Avenue
- JUMP - Arapahoe Avenue
- BOUND - 30th Street
- DASH - Table Mesa Drive / South Boulder
Don’t see a route for you? See the Boulder County Transit Map, or the City of Boulder Transit Map for more options.
Regional Routes: Getting In and Out of Town
To Denver
The Flatiron Flyer (FF) is RTD’s Bus Rapid Transit service along Highway 36. For specific routes, schedules and details, visit the Flatiron Flyer webpage.
To the Airport (DIA) – SkyRide
With one stop adjacent to CU Boulder at 16th and Broadway, the SkyRide leaves hourly from Boulder Station. Free with an EcoPass or College Pass. Visit RTD’s SkyRide website for more details.
To Longmont & Fort Collins
If you are commuting to Longmont the following bus services provide the best options. Visit the City of Boulder bus website or use RTD’s Trip Planner to plan your commute.
Bus Routes North
- 205 - Boulder to Gunbarrel
- BOLT - Longmont via 28th then Diagonal Hwy
- FLEX - Fort Collins - Loveland - Longmont - Boulder
- FLEX service is provided by TransFort out of Fort Collins. RTD EcoPasses are accepted on FLEX.
- For details and schedule, visit the Transfort website.
For other options between Boulder and Longmont, see the Boulder County Transit Map
To the Mountains/Slopes
- N (RTD Ski-n-Ride) – to Nederland and Eldora from Boulder Station
- CU SKI BUS – Students only. Destinations vary. Visit the CU Environmental website's Ski Bus Program for more information.
Buff Bus Route Map (updated Feb. 8, 2022)
This map is not fully accessible for users who employ screen readers.If you use assistive technology and need information on Buff Bus routes or schedules please call 303-492-7152 for assistance.
Transit App
Track the Buff Bus in real time with exact ETAs, notifications, and rider alerts.