Welcome to Kent State University
Rider's Guide
Riding a bus is safe and easy. Just remember that traffic does not stop when a PARTA/Campus Bus Service stops, so always be cautious when exiting the bus.
• FLASHcard - your FREE ticket to ride! (Akron fare $1.00; Cleveland fare $5.00).
• If you are traveling off campus (Akron, Cleveland or the PARTA bus routes) have your FLASHcard ready before the bus arrives.
• Be at your stop 3-5 minutes before the bus arrives. Drivers are not permitted to pick up or drop off between designated stops.
• Enter the bus at the front door only, and exit the bus at the rear door if available.
• If seats are occupied, please move to the back so others can board
• Playing music, smoking, eating, and drinking are prohibited on the bus.
• Signal the driver before your stop by pulling the cord or pressing the yellow tape strip.
• Seeing eye dogs are the only pets permitted on the bus.
Residence Hall Students
• For those parking at the stadium please click here for more information about the Stadium Shuttle Service.
KSU Campus Map with PARTA/Campus Bus Service Routes
Click here for maps of the routes that PARTA offers, on and off campus.
KSU Building Abbreviation Guide
Learn what building the 3-letter abbreviation on your class schedule stands for with this helpful table.
| Abbreviation |
Full Name |
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| AUD |
Auditorium |
| AIR |
Airport |
| ANX |
Gym Annex |
| ART |
Art Building |
| BOW |
Bowman Hall |
| BSA |
Business Administration |
| CDC |
Child Development Center |
| CHH |
Cunningham Hall |
| CRL |
Ceramics Laboratory 103RF |
| DHC |
DeWeese Health Center |
| DVY |
Davey Warehouse |
| EWC |
Eastway Center |
| FLD |
Field House |
| FRH |
Franklin Hall |
| HDN |
Henderson Hall |
| ICA |
Ice Arena |
| JHN |
Johnson Hall 104ST |
| KTH |
Kent Hall |
| LCM |
Liquid Crystal Materials Science |
| LIB |
Library |
| LKO |
Lake/Olson Hall |
| LNC |
Lincoln Center (located off campus) |
| LRH |
Lowry Hall |
| MAC |
Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center |
| McG |
McGilvrey Hall |
| MLH |
Merrill Hall |
| MOU |
Moulton Hall |
| MSB |
Mathematical Sciences Bldg |
| MSC |
Michael Schwartz Center |
| MSP |
Music and Speech |
| NXH |
Nixson Hall |
| ORH |
Oscar Ritchie Hall |
| MSP |
Recital Hall (Music & Speech) |
| ROC |
Rockwell Hall |
| SFH |
Satterfield Hall |
| SMH |
Smith Hall |
| SRC |
Student Recreation & Wellness Center |
| STC |
Student Center |
| STD |
Stadium |
| STO |
Stopher Hall |
| MSP |
Stump Theater |
| TER |
Terrace Hall |
| TLH |
Taylor Hall |
| VDN |
Van Deusen Hall |
| VNC |
Van Campen Hall |
| WLH |
Wills Hall |
| WTH |
White Hall |
| WMH |
Williams Hall |
| WRT |
Wright Hall |
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Suggestions or Comments
We want to hear from you. If you have suggestions or comments about our routes or services please contact us by phone 330-672-RIDE or email us at CustService@PARTAonline.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I contact PARTA/Campus Bus Service?
Address:
PARTA/Campus Bus Service
Kent, Ohio 44240
Telephone:
330-672-RIDE [7433]
2. I need to know when and where the bus is running. Where can I get this information?
Schedules are created for every route running which include the stops and the times they will be at those stops. Schedules can be found at the information booth located next to the student center. The schedules can also be found on this website, in buses, area desks in dorms and various locations throughout campus and the community. If you have any questions about finding a schedule, contact us at
330-672-RIDE.
3. How can I find out the exact time so that I know when to catch the bus?
Call PARTA/Campus Bus Service at 330-672-RIDE (7433) or check the schedules available on this site.
4. What should I do if I need to get to off campus?
These services are run by PARTA (Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority). For further information about routes and times, you can contact PARTA at 1-877-RIDE-RTA, or check out the information and schedules available online.
5. What should I do if I am on campus after 9:00 p.m. and I need to get my car from the stadium?
Just call 330-672-RIDE(7433) for a ride. Stadium Shuttles are available during the following times:
Mon. - Thurs. 9:00pm - 7:30am
Sunday 1:00pm - 7:30am |
