UCR Transportation Services

Looking for ways to travel from No. California to UCR? Take the train! Amtrak SanJoaquins offers affordable daily round trips by train to Bakersfield and then connects to their Thruway Bus to Riverside. Less emissions and more comfort. It’s a win-win! https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/

Reminder >>> Undergrad commuter parking permits go on sale Monday 8/19 starting at midnight.
Permits sold online only at https://parkingportal.ucr.edu

Swipe your UCR ID card onboard any RTA bus for unlimited rides, anytime they operated.

Ride the Angels Express to weekend home games this season for just $10. Up to three kids under the age of 17 ride free with each paying adult. Ride from Riverside to Anaheim on the IE-OC Metrolink line. metrolinktrains.com

May your hat fly as high as your dreams!

Undergrad summer parking permits go on sale at midnight. Sold online only at https://parkingportal.ucr.edu

UCR students>> You can continue to use your RTA UPASS over the summer as long as you're still a registered student! Keep in mind that the Crest Cruiser (Route 51) does not operate over the summer. Route 56, which runs through the center of campus, runs year-round.

Not sure what transit routes to take? You can use Google Maps and Apple Maps as a tool. Just type in your destination and switch the mode of transportation to "transit". The map will show you the different routes to take by bus or train.

RTA' has announced new service changes. Several routes have been adjusted to increase frequency and enhance connections. New schedules are available at riversidetransit.com

What better way to celebrate Bike Month?! TAPS & UCPD were happy to join The Well during their free helmet giveaway at last week's nooner to promote safe riding. Whether you ride a bike, scooter or skateboard, wear a helmet and be safe! 🚲🛹🛴

It's Bike Month! All RTA fixed-route buses including the Commuter Link Express and Rapid Link have bike racks. Ride to the nearest RTA bus stop, load your bike, and go!

All UC students, staff, and faculty are eligible for discounted pricing on multiple styles of e-bikes through four nationally recognized vendors. https://ow.ly/MQno50Rvh8A

May is Bike Month!! Whether you ride for fun, fitness, or to commute to school or work, biking makes for a healthier planet and happier people. 🚲

Metrolink's Angels Express Trains are back and run on Friday-Sunday home games through September. Students ride free with their Student Adventure Pass through end of June. Otherwise, round-trip tickets are just $10. Trains run from Riverside to Anaheim. https://ow.ly/MHUc50Rk6lc

You can still ride free with Metrolink's Student Adventure Pass through June 30, 2024. Over 2,400 UCR students have taken nearly 15,000 trips on Metrolink trains since the program launched!

"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall

Current RTA maps and timetables can be found at riversidetransit.com. You can also use RTA's GoMobile app to plan your trip and view bus arrival times.🚍

Shout out to the TAPS student employees! We appreciate your hard work and dedication.

It's true! You can once again use your R'Card to board any RTA bus. If you don't have one, you can also use RTA's GoMobile app. transportation.ucr.edu/bus

UCR employees can participate in IE Commuter's Earth Day promotion for a chance to win prizes. IECommuter.org/EarthDay

TAPS is hiring for a student position. Apply on Handshake. https://ow.ly/aYNc50R5PFP

Use alternative transportation. It's lighter on the wallet! 🚲🚶‍♂️🚅🚍

All Metrolink trains have a designated Bike Car that can hold up to 9 bikes. This is in addition to the regular train cars that hold up to 3 bikes each. Bike Cars are identified by a yellow "Bike Car" decal on the side of the train. Bikes must be safely secured to the racks.

Making plans for Spring Break? You can travel to over 15 cities on Flix Bus, including LA, San Diego, Santa Barbara & Vegas. UCR stop is located in Parking Lot 30 near the benches next to the RTA sign. Purchase tickets online at Flixbus.com

Scooter riders must never ride tandem, must have a valid driver's license & must follow the same traffic laws as motor vehicles. It's California law!

Park your car at the Park & Ride Lot at Moreno Valley Mall and take RTA Route 16 to campus. Just swipe your ID card to ride!

RTA Route 56 connects the Hunter Park Metrolink Station with UCR including stops around the southeast side of the campus and University Village. It operates weekdays from apx. 6am-7pm and provides stops near A-I, BCOE, Orbach Library and more!

Great news! Metrolink's Student Adventure Pass has been extended through June 30, 2024! Free rides for all students😍

Never leave your ride unlocked or unattended. Even for a few seconds. Use a high quality U-lock and lock against a bike rack.

Don't pay to park. Take the bus right to the front gate of Disneyland by taking RTA Route 1 from UCR to Downtown Riverside and then transfer to Route 200. The last bus back is after the fireworks show!