Learn how to ride in five easy steps.
It's easy to get around campus and the Greater Lafayette area once you understand proper bus etiquette. There are five things to remember that will make your time on the bus worry-free.
Get familiar with campus routes.
We understand that using the bus system can be a little overwhelming. However, we've broken down the most important things to remember so you can get around campus more easily.
Plan a trip with MyCityBus app.
The MyCityBus mobile app is so easy to use and will help you get just about anywhere you need to go—on and off campus. We've provided a quick resource to help you get started.
HOW TO RIDE
Learn how to properly ride the bus with these five easy steps.
#1
Look for and read the bus's head sign.
The head sign provides the bus number and route name. For Silver Loop, you will see "13 Silver Loop" displayed.
Other buses pass by and even stop at the same bus stop. Pay attention to the head signs to ensure you're getting on the correct bus.
#2
Flag the bus to stop by waving or holding your arm up.
At a designated bus stop, you'll need to flag the bus to stop. Simply wave or hold your arm in the air to signal the driver to pull over.
Once the bus is fully stopped, the front doors will open.
#3
Enter through the front doors of the bus.
Once the bus has come to a complete stop, the front doors will open. Please remember to always enter the bus through the front doors.
Show your Purdue Student ID to the driver, find a seat, and make yourself comfortable.
#4
Pull the cord when your stop is next to signal the driver to stop.
When you're ready to exit the bus, simply pull the cord to signal the driver to stop.
Once the bus comes to a full stop, the doors will open.
#5
Exit through the rear doors of the bus.
When you're ready to exit the bus, please exit through the rear (back) doors.
Once the bus is fully stopped, the doors will open.
“I had no idea how to use the bus to get around campus. These resources and the MyCityBus app helped me feel more comfortable.”
“It's so easy to use the CityBus loops around campus. I don't know how I'd get around without them!”
Campus loops may seem a little like scheduled chaos, but we promise you'll quickly get the hang of it.
Before jumping on a bus...
...or even using the MyCityBus app, it is important to familiarize yourself with campus routes and how they function. Additionally, using the MyCityBus app will provide bus information to get you anywhere on campus and throughout the Greater Lafayette area.
There are several routes that run through campus, and we've outlined the top four for new riders in the section below.
But before you get started, remember these two key tips: Take time to ride all loops so you can get familiar with where they go, and all campus loops will bring you back to where you started. So, if you get on the wrong bus, you can ride that one until you get back to your starting point!
Get to know our campus loops.
There are several routes that run through campus. However, we've highlighted the top four routes for new riders.
And by using the MyCityBus mobile app, you'll be able to easily navigate anywhere on and off of campus.
Click on a route to view details.
- First Street Towers
- Earhart Residence Hall
- Córdova Recreational Sports Center
- Ford Dining Court
- Northwestern Avenue
- Purdue Memorial Union
- Memorial Mall
- Tower Acres
- Córdova Recreational Sports Center
- Cary Quad
- Armstrong Hall
- Physics
- Purdue Memorial Union
- Stewart Center
- Purdue Police Department
- Discovery Learning Research Center
- Discovery Parking Lot
- Purdue Airport
- Long Term Parking (hourly)
- Purdue Village
The (20) South Loop runs every 20 minutes Monday-Friday (when Purdue is in session), 6:00 p.m. - midnight. Destinations along this route include:
- Krannert
- Purdue Airport
- Discovery Park Lot
- Lynn Hall
- Rawls Hall
- Wang Hall
- Cary Quad
- Ford Dining Court
- Owen Hall
- Córdova Recreational Sports Center
- Hillenbrand Hall
- Harrison Hall
- McCutcheon Hall
- Purdue Village
- Discovery Lot
- Lynn Hall
