Campus Mobility

Campus Transit

Purdue University partners with SP Plus (SP+) to provide expanded on-campus transit services that run throughout the academic year when classes are in session. 

App

Free for students, faculty and staff, the service is accessible through the Purdue Campus Transit mobile app. The app is available for download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Through the app, riders are able to view the fixed transit routes, track vehicles in real time, schedule an on-demand ride and more. 

Apple App Store Icon. Click to access the app on the App Store.
Google Play Store Icon. Click to access the R2U Connect app in the Google Play Store.

Fixed Routes

Three primary, fixed routes will run Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during fall and spring academic semesters.

  • Ross-Ade Loop follows Cherry Lane, John Wooden Drive, Joe Tiller Drive, Steven Beering Drive, Tower Drive, David Ross Road, Stadium Avenue, Northwestern Avenue, Grant Street, Mitch Daniels Boulevard, N. University Street, then back to Stadium Avenue and Northwestern Avenue to Cherry Lane.
  • Purdue Mall Loop includes Stadium Avenue, Northwestern Avenue, Grant Street, Mitch Daniels Boulevard, McCutcheon Drive, Third Street and N. Martin Jischke Drive.
  • Discovery Park Loop follows Mitch Daniels Boulevard, Airport Road, Trailway Boulevard, Arnold Drive, Harrison Street, Marsteller Street, Memorial Mall Drive and Oval Drive.

The 2550 Express shuttle is dedicated to service between 2550 Northwestern Ave. (2550) and the Physics Building (PHYS) Monday through Friday from 7-9 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.

On-Demand Service

In addition to the fixed routes, Purdue Campus Transit offers a feature that allows riders to request transit on an as-needed basis through the Purdue Campus Transit mobile app. The Purdue Campus Transit On-Demand service will be available at designated pick-up and drop-off locations Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., with additional evening only routes. On Sunday all stops listed below will be available only from 4-9 p.m. Rides can be scheduled same day or up to 30 days in advance with live tracking and notifications in the app.

  • 7 a.m.-12 a.m. (Daytime and Evening): 2550 Northwestern Ave. (2550), Tower Acres, Stadium/Waldron, Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), southwest corner of Meredith South and First Street, Heine Pharmacy Building (RHPH), Physics Building (PHYS), Lilly Hall of Life Sciences (LILY), Stewart Center (STEW) west entrance (ADA only), Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine (LYNN), Zucrow Laboratories, east Purdue University Airport gravel parking lot, Surplus Store (weekdays 12-4 p.m. only during the store’s business hours) and Bowen Laboratories.
  • 7 p.m.-12 a.m. (Evening Only): Additional evening-only routes include the Ross-Ade parking lot, Purdue Memorial Union (PMU), Discovery Park lot and the Purdue Airport.

Map

Fixed routes and on-demand pick-up and drop-off locations are shown on a downloadable campus transit map (PDF) and in the Purdue Campus Transit app.

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Safety

The safety of Purdue students, faculty and staff is top priority. SP+, provider of Purdue Campus Transit, is a nationally known transportation provider that takes driver training and passenger safety seriously.

  • Each driver completes regular and frequent training for safety, on time destination arrivals and customer satisfaction.
  • All drivers are local residents who are familiar with Purdue.
  • Drivers will wear uniforms with logos, Purdue Campus Transit pins, ID badges and have their name posted at the front of the vehicle.

  • Appropriate driver and rider behavior ensures rides are calm and safe for everyone.
  • Students who do not follow driver instructions may be reported to the university for further action.
  • Riders should report unsafe or rude actions by any SP+ employee by calling 888-403-4304.
  • Dash cams and real-time GPS tracking are installed in each vehicle via Samsara technology.

  • Only approved, marked stops will be used to ensure safety and ADA accessibility.
  • Look for posted signage and use designated locations when boarding or exiting.

You can bring your bike on Campus Transit buses, shuttles and vans. The short videos below show loading basics, and the Bike Loading Guide provides step-by-step visuals.