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Transportation

Getting Around Town

AATA Bus
Ann Arbor is a very accessible city by bike or on foot. Many students take advantage of their free bus pass, too. There are options for parking around campus; however, finding a spot for your car may make the other options more appealing. Whatever mode of transportation you choose, Ann Arbor will be your town in no time!

Walking

There is no better way to get to know a city than by traversing it one step at a time. Depending on where you live, walking may be the most convenient option for getting to campus.

Biking

Ann Arbor is a very bike-friendly town. Students enjoy the freedom of zipping to their destinations and always finding a place to park. Bicycling magazine voted Ann Arbor one of the Top 20 Bike Towns in the United States. # 3 in Best Cycling City, after Boulder, Colorado, and Eugene, Oregon (2006).

Riding the Bus

The U-M campus and city bus system provides a convenient, easy and free way for students to get from one place to another. Visit the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority Web site and the University's Parking & Transportation Services Web site for more details on routes and schedules.

Driving

Most students agree that finding a decent parking spot on campus can be a challenge, but for running errands around town, a car can be the best option.

For more information on commuting ideas, follow this link.