Campus Transit

A student-built guide to getting around the University of Michigan campus by bus. The campus is served by 12 free Blue Bus routes operated by U-M Transit Services and 13 TheRide (AATA) city bus routes. Together, 532 bus stops provide coverage across Central Campus, North Campus, the Medical Campus, and surrounding Ann Arbor. Use MGuide at mguide.app for real-time bus tracking, predicted arrivals, and walking directions to the nearest stop.

University of Michigan Blue Bus (12 routes)

Bursley Baits (BB)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 16 stops

Commuter North (CN)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 20 stops

Commuter South (CS)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 24 stops

Crisler Express (CSX)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 8 stops

Diag-to-Diag Express (DD)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 16 stops

Med Express (MX)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 15 stops

North-East Shuttle (NES)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 37 stops

Northwood (NW)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 29 stops

Northwood Express (NX)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 20 stops

Oxford Shuttle (OS)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 9 stops

Wall Street-NIB (WS)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 12 stops

Wall Street Express (WX)

University of Michigan Blue Bus 9 stops

TheRide (AATA) (13 routes)

Washtenaw (4)

TheRide (AATA) 69 stops

Packard (5)

TheRide (AATA) 107 stops

ELLSWORTH - STATE (6)

TheRide (AATA) 101 stops

Pontiac - Dhu Varren (22)

TheRide (AATA) 8 stops

Plymouth (23)

TheRide (AATA) 23 stops

U-M Miller (61)

TheRide (AATA) 14 stops

U-M - State (62)

TheRide (AATA) 17 stops

U-M - Pontiac (63)

TheRide (AATA) 17 stops

Geddes - E Stadium (64)

TheRide (AATA) 11 stops

U-M - PLYMOUTH - GREENHILLS (65)

TheRide (AATA) 20 stops

Carpenter - Huron Pkwy (66)

TheRide (AATA) 16 stops

Eisenhower- Golfside (67)

TheRide (AATA) 59 stops

Harris - Ford (68)

TheRide (AATA) 35 stops

University of Michigan Blue Bus Stops (120)

TheRide (AATA) Stops (412)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I ride the Blue Bus at the University of Michigan?
The Blue Bus is free for everyone. Simply wait at a bus stop and board when the bus arrives. No pass or fare required. Routes connect Central Campus, North Campus, and surrounding areas.
What is TheRide (AATA)?
TheRide is the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority public transit system. Several routes pass through or near the University of Michigan campus. Fares vary by route; some are free for U-M students with a valid ID.
How do I track buses in real time?
Use MGuide at mguide.app to see real-time bus positions, predicted arrival times, and route maps for both Blue Bus and TheRide routes serving campus.
Are campus buses wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all University of Michigan Blue Bus and TheRide vehicles are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant.
How do I get from Central Campus to North Campus by bus?
The Commuter North (CN) and Commuter South (CS) routes are the fastest option, running frequently during the academic year (about every 10-15 minutes). The ride takes approximately 10-12 minutes.

Sources

Data sourced from University of Michigan Transit Services and AATA. Last updated September 6, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/transit/