Mountain Metro Transit

Mountain Lions can apply to receive a FREE unlimited-ride Mountain Metro bus pass! UCCS is offering a limited number of passes that let you ride city buses anywhere Mountain Metro goes — to and from campus, downtown, work, the mall, and more. Several routes stop right at campus (including weekend service), and you can track buses in real time on your phone so you never wait long. With this pass, you can save on gas, skip parking hassles, and explore Colorado Springs — all for free while supplies last.

Not sure which route to take? We’ve got you covered — visit our webpage for ideas on getting to campus, downtown, work, and more by bus.

aerial view Colorado Springs


How to Get Started

  1. Off-campus residents

    Request a pass through parking.

  2. Pick up your pass

    Off-Campus Residents pick up your pass at the Parking & Transportation Office*.

  3. Register your pass

    Step-by-step instructions

  4. Plan your trip

    View routes and schedules on the Mountain Metro page.

  5. Track buses in real time

    Real-time tracking and trip-planning tools are available through Mountain Metro.

  6. Ride the bus

    Tap pass when boarding to travel across Colorado Springs.

*Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. After all 700 passes are requested, a waitlist will be created. Students have until January 30 to claim their pass before it is offered to someone on the waitlist.

Helpful Tips

  • Buses serve major areas around UCCS and throughout Colorado Springs 
  • Allow a few extra minutes when riding for the first time as you learn routes 
  • Be sure to check schedules during breaks and holidays, as service may vary 
  • Passes expire May 31, 2026

Why Ride?

  • Reduce traffic and parking demand on campus 
  • Support sustainability efforts at UCCS 
  • Make transportation more accessible for everyone 
  • Riding the bus can help you save money on gas and reduce parking stress

This program is made possible through funding from the Green Action Fund (GAF), a student-funded, student-led organization at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. GAF reinvests student sustainability fees into projects that advance sustainable transportation, affordability, and access across campus while supporting UCCS’s Sustainability Strategic Plan.