Transportation

There's more than one way to get to and from UB. Check out the many transportation options you have as a student, faculty or staff member, or if you are simply visiting
UB Midtown:

Bus

The University is located on several major metropolitan bus routes. The University also offers free shuttle bus service.

Charm City Circulator

The free, eco-friendly Charm City Circulator consists of a fleet of 21 hybrid electric vehicles following three routes: the north-south Purple Route (connecting Federal Hill and the Cross Street Market area with Penn Station; this line has the closest stop to UB); the east-west Orange Route (connecting Hollins Market and the B&O Railroad Museum with the Inner Harbor, Harbor East and Fells Point); and the soon-to-come Green Route (tying the Johns Hopkins Hospital with Fells Point and Harbor East). Go here for the full schedule, route maps and other information.

Metro Subway

The Metro Subway runs from Owings Mills to Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Maryland State Office Building Metro Subway Station is located four blocks from the UB campus.

Train

UB is one block south of Pennsylvania Station (Amtrak and MARC service) on Charles Street.

Discount Programs for Public Transportation:

MTA All Access College Transit Pass ($39 for students)

You can use the monthly MTA All Access College Transit Pass (must be repurchased every calendar month) for unlimited travel on MTA local Bus, Light Rail, and Metro Subway for just $39 for students. The MTA All Access College Transit Pass cannot be used on MARC train service (see Student Advantage program information for MARC discounts). Students can purchase the MTA All Access College Pass at the University of Baltimore Bursar's Office, 410.837.4848.

Student Advantage Card

You can purchase a Student Advantage membership card for a low, flat fee to get a discount on MARC and Amtrak train tickets. Just present your Student Advantage card and your college photo ID at any staffed MARC station or Amtrak ticket counter. See fare amounts to and from Penn Station when using a Student Advantage membership card.

UB Zimride Rideshare Community

Zimride is the University of Baltimore's private social network for ridesharing. Have a car? Split the costs by driving with fellow UB community members. Don't have a car? Find a ride where you need to go. You save money, protect the environment and have more fun when you ride. Add your ride today.  

More Transportation Options and Information

• Baltimore Greyhound Station
  national bus transportation
• Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
  national and international airport
• BoltBus
  bus service to New York City from Penn Station
• Commuter Choice Maryland
  transit incentives and discounts
• MTA Bus Schedules andMaps
  UB is well served by bus lines 3, 11, 61, 21, 19 and more
• MTA Commuter Bus Schedules and Maps
  regional commuter routes
• MTA Marc Train Daily Performance Log
  delays and other information for trains connecting Washington, Baltimore and the Baltimore suburbs
• MTA Maryland
  information about local and commuter buses, Metro Subway and Light Rail
• MTA Light Rail Schedules and Maps
  There are 33 stations in the Light Rail system with vending machines for tickets.
• Penn Station
  Amtrak information
• zipcar
  car sharing service

Want more information? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers). Reference the UB commuter map with all Maryland Transit Authority routes indicated.

Guaranteed Ride Home

Guaranteed Ride Home provides commuters who regularly (twice a week) carpool, vanpool, bike, walk or take transit to work with a FREE and reliable ride home when one of life's unexpected emergencies arise. Commuters may take advantage of this service up to four times a year to get home for unexpected emergencies such as a personal illness or a sick child. Guaranteed Ride Home can also be used for unscheduled overtime when your employer mandates that you must stay late. The service is designed to rescue commuters who are worried about how they'll get home when an emergency arises. Knowing there's a guaranteed ride home allows one to use commuting options like transit and carpools with peace of mind and confidence.

Best of all, this service is FREE. Visit the Guaranteed Ride Home website to find out more.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use public transportation to get to and from UB?

  Absolutely. UB is well served by public transportation options like the MTA Light Rail, Metro Subway and bus system as well as MARC commuter rail, Amtrak and Bolt Bus out of Penn Station, just a block from campus.

• Is parking available at transit stops?

  Yes, many transit stations have available parking. Please check availability, and be aware that lots do fill up.
  
  

  Find out more about parking at transit stops for:
  Light Rail
  Metro Subway
  MARC commuter rail

• What hours do MARC trains run?

  5:45 a.m.-9:15 p.m., Monday-Friday

• What methods of payment can I use to purchase tickets for the Light Rail, Metro Subway and MARC?

  You can pay with VISA, MasterCard or Discover credit cards or with cash. All stations have electronic vending machines that take all forms of payment.

• Does UB provide transportation to the nearest transit stops?

  UB provides free shuttle bus service to and from the Fitzgerald at UB Midtown, near the University of Baltimore/Mount Royal Light Rail station at Oliver Street and Mount Royal Avenue. It also provides free shuttle bus service to and from the State Center, near the Metro Subway entrance at Eutaw and Preston streets. Learn more about UB's shuttle bus service.

  
  After the shuttle bus stops running, UB community members can request escort service among UB facilities (including parking facilities) from the Department of Public Safety.

• What's the best way to relay my experience, whether it's bad or good, on MTA transportation?

  MTA's Rate Your Ride service allows transit riders to provide real-time feedback about their ride. Visit the Rate Your Ride page, or send a text to 30802. This service is provided by the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance.

• What about free transportation around town?

  It's called the Charm City Circulator. Check it out.

• I don't have a car but occasionally I do need one. Is there a car rental service near UB?

  Zipcar, a car sharing service, operates in midtown Baltimore and has a stop on Maryland Avenue near the UB Student Center and another near Penn Station. Find out more about Zipcar.

• I would like to share a ride with someone else going to and from campus. Plus, occasionally I like to take trips out of town, sometimes on weekends or over holiday breaks. Do you offer a ridesharing service?

  Yes. It's called Zimride, and it is available exclusively to UB students, faculty and staff. Find out more about it.

• I would like to find alternative transportation to and from campus, but I am concerned about needing a ride in an emergency. Any suggestions?

  Yes. There is a free service, Guaranteed Ride Home, that provides commuters who regularly (twice a week) carpool, vanpool, bike, walk or take transit to work with a safe and reliable ride home when one of life's unexpected emergencies arise. Commuters may take advantage of this service up to four times a year to get home for unexpected emergencies such as a personal illness or a sick child. Guaranteed Ride Home can also be used for unscheduled overtime when your employer mandates that you must stay late. Visit the Guaranteed Ride Home website to find out more. 

• I would like to walk or bike to campus whenever possible. Any advice?

  You do have options.