To find bus stops, look for red bus shelters or signs that say "CABS."
On-campus buses run every 10-15 minutes during the day. Buses to remote sections of campus run every 30 minutes.
There is limited campus area bus service during the breaks between semesters. There is also a reduced schedule during summer term. Visit CABS for the most up-to-date information.
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
COTA is a public bus system that provides transportation around the Columbus and central Ohio area.
Visit cota.com for more information and routes. You may also call COTA Connection/Customer Service at 614-228-1776 with questions regarding COTA bus routes.
Routes travel all over the Columbus area. Many bus stops are located on and near the Ohio State campus. Specific bus route schedules are available at the Information Desk in the Ohio Union.
Non-students must pay $2 in exact change to ride the bus.
Bus route numbers are displayed over the front window of buses.
Press the yellow magnetic strip on the bus to signal the driver that you want to get off at the next stop.
Wooster Transit Service
For scholars staying in Wooster, the city offers public shuttles on two routes that stop at 55 locations throughout the city.
Requesting a ride and payment are all done through a smartphone app and are completely cashless. The drivers do not have special licenses; they use their personal vehicles.
Visit this page for more information about obtaining a driver's license and laws regarding driving and cars.
Out of town bus service
The Greyhound Bus Station is located at 111 E. Town St. (downtown Columbus). Visit Greyhound's website for more information, or call 1-800-231-2222 to make reservations.
Visit COTA's website or call 614-224-2682 for bus routes to the airport. Free COTA bus service from Ohio State is available on some dates during breaks.
Scholars staying in Wooster may arrive at one of three airports:
