Download a map showing stores and attractions accessible along PARTA's fixed route bus lines.
Campus Bus Services
Kent State University contracts with PARTA to provide transportation services for students on campus. Five fixed routes offer transportation throughout campus. Students and visitors to KSU may ride campus buses FREE of charge. Students must show their FLASHcard to ride PARTA's off campus Portage County routes at no cost. Express Route service to Akron and Cleveland is available to students with payment of the appropriate fare.
Students with cars and visitors to campus may wish to use PARTA buses for convenient access to and from parking lots both on and off campus. Information about parking is available below.
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Helpful tips...
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All campus bus routes start with the number "5."
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The Route 51 Campus Loop is the only campus bus that stops at the Kent Central Gateway Transit Center in downtown Kent Monday - Friday during fall/spring semester. From KCG you can catch a county or express bus.
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The Route 57 bus provides Saturday ONLY service during fall and spring semesters.
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PARTA provides limited on campus service during breaks and summer session. At those times the Route 57 bus operates Monday-Friday with no Saturday service. When in operation the Route 57 bus stops at KCG.​
Remember...
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On campus students & visitors ride FREE
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Off campus students MUST show FLASHcard to ride FREE
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Must pay fare on Express Routes - $1 to/from Akron & $5 to/from Cleveland
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Track your bus in real time here or download the free PASSIO GO! app
To contact PARTA’s Campus Bus Service, call 330-672-RIDE (7433)
Route 55 Commuter Shuttle
PARTA's Route 55 Allerton bus is now the Route 55 Commuter Shuttle servicing the commuter parking lots at Summit East and Dix Stadium in addition to the Allerton Sports Complex, Greek Village, and the Kent State Student Center.
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Parking
Parking is available for students on and off the KSU campus. PARTA provides transportation to and from most parking lots on campus.
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For more information about on-campus parking, visit www.kent.edu/parking.
PARTA operates the Kent Central Gateway parking deck and transit center in downtown Kent. Located at the intersection of East Erie and DePeyster Streets - a short walk from the KSU Esplanade.
The Gateway provides parking, transit services, and shopping. It is also home to the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau located on the ground floor and the City of Kent Health Department located on the second floor.
The Gateway connects students to a multitude of places in Kent, Portage County and so much more...
Student Accessibility Transportation Services (SATS)
Who is qualified?
In order to qualify for temporary or permanent SATS, students should contact the office of Student Accessibility Services by calling 330-672-3391 (VP 330-968-0490).
Student Accessibility Transportation Services (SATS) is provided for students with disabilities who need transportation assistance while on campus. Weekday service is provided during fall and spring semesters.
To schedule a SATS ride, call 330-672-RIDE (7433) or email astevens@partaonline.org
