Commuter Thrive Guide
Welcome back to Week 2 of our Commuter Thrive Guide! 🥳 Each week we will be highlighting important campus resources that can help out commuter, off-campus, and adult learner students to be successful at UMBC! 📣
Need transportation to UMBC and neighboring communities? We have the perfect resource for you! 😉 For Week 2 we are highlighting UMBC Transit! 🚌 Read below to learn more about our UMBC Transit shuttle bus service!⬇️
What is it? UMBC Transit is a free shuttle bus service connecting campus to surrounding communities. Locations include Arbutus, Arundel/MARC, BWI MARC, Catonsville, Downtown Baltimore, Paradise, and Route 40.
Who is it for? All UMBC students, staff, and visitors who hold a campus ID.
Why would students use it? / How can it help them thrive? UMBC Transit is a free and convenient resource that makes it easier for students to plan around their class schedule and commute between campus and surrounding communities.
When is it available? & Where is it located? UMBC Transit has multiple routes and stops throughout the day and evening. Students can check the current shuttle routes and schedules on the Transit website at: https://transit.umbc.edu/schedules/
How do students access it? Students can use Transit Tracker (https://transit.umbc.edu/transit-tracker/) on desktop or mobile to track shuttle arrivals in real time. Students should also have their campus ID ready when they board the bus.
Posted: October 16, 2026, 8:08 PM