Navigating

Practical Commuting & Route Ideas

  • Go to and from campus with ease: Several routes stop at or near campus — for example, Route 9 stops in front of the UCCS Library every day and even stops at Alpine Garage on weekends.

  • Explore beyond campus: Routes like Route 19 go downtown, and Route 39 heads toward Chapel Hills Mall and other shopping and job areas — all free with your unlimited pass.

  • Weekend flexibility: Many Mountain Metro routes run on weekends, so you can head downtown, run errands, or meet up with friends without driving or paying for parking.

Tools That Make Riding Easier

  • Real-time tracking: Use the My Next Bus tool or the RideMMT app to see when your bus is arriving and plan your trip in real time right from your phone — no guesswork.

Bonus Perks

  • Downtown shuttle access: If you want to hang out or work downtown, there’s also a free downtown shuttle (“THE ZEB”) running between key spots like downtown Tejon Street and near Colorado College.

  • Route diversity: Transit isn’t just campus-to-class — it connects you to jobs, shopping, entertainment, and community spaces across Colorado Springs.