Optimize your commute with WashU’s smart, sustainable, and affordable transportation solutions. Access a variety of programs, resources and support to discover the best way to get to campus.
Smart Commuting Options
Metro Transit
MetroLink and Metro Bus provides transportation around the St. Louis region by bus or light rail and special services for registered ADA-eligible customers.
Metro U-Pass
Metro provides transportation around the St. Louis region by bus or light rail.
Biking to Campus
Cycling to campus is a free, sustainable and healthy commute option that provides convenient parking and an easy way to get around campus.
WashU Shuttles
WashU provides seven neighborhood shuttles that connect nearby areas to campus and the Campus Circulator for on-campus travel—all free with your WashU ID.
Enterprise CarShare
With Enterprise CarShare, members can rent cars at a discounted rate by the hour, day or overnight from dedicated spaces conveniently located across campus.
WashU Rides Program
With tools to connect with carpool partners, find “bikepool” matches, and explore transportation options on an interactive map, WashU Rides makes sustainable commuting simple and accessible. Track your savings in costs, CO2 emissions, and calories burned, or use the platform to plan trips, post-event carpools, and log your daily travel—all while contributing to a healthier, greener campus.
April & October: Active Transportation Months
Parking and Transportation and the Office of Sustainability host free transportation events and a commuter challenge every April and October to celebrate, support and encourage sustainable transportation.