Discover transportation resources through the Office of International Student Resources and Engagement (OISRE) at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø).
Getting Around Your New Home
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Public Transportation
By bus or by train, there are a number of ways you can get around campus and across Cleveland. On-Campus Options:
In addition, the offers rail and bus service to almost any destination you need to get to in the Cleveland area.
All undergraduate students are issued an RTA pass automatically at the start of each semester valid for all rail and bus service.
Full-time graduate students may purchase an RTA pass at the start of each semester from Access Services for a nominal fee.
Scooters are available across campus as well.
Driving and Owning a Vehicle in Ohio
Planning to bring or acquire a vehicle while attending ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø? Consider these facts.
Any individual who resides in the state of Ohio for more than 30 days and intends to drive (whether it’s your car or someone else’s that you’ll be driving a few times or on a regular basis) is required to secure an and . New rules were implemented on June 30, 2025, for limited term Non-Renewable/Non-Transferable driver's license applicants. Please visit the for important driver training requirements, download the , and bring the completed form to your Driving Test appointments.
The Office of International Student Resources and Engagement can assist if you have questions about this process. For a copy of the Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws brochure, to educate yourself about driving regulations.
Once you’ve gotten your license, you’re ready to purchase a car! has some helpful basic information about what to take into consideration when buying a new or used vehicle in the state of Ohio.
And don’t forget about purchasing a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø parking pass if you plan to drive to and park on campus!
NOTE: If you’re not planning to become a licensed driver in Ohio, you still likely will want to obtain a State Identification Card as an additional form of identification. It’s easy to carry in your wallet and to replace, unlike a passport. State Identification Cards are issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and information about the application requirements are available on the .
Other Transportation Services
Rideshare
There’s always or to help get you around town.
Bicycles
You can also bring your bike to campus. Learn more about bike registration and lock processes on campus.
Travel to other cities
Looking to travel outside of the city? Plane, rail and bus service information can be found at: