New on campus? Start here! Transportation & Parking Services (TPS) is committed to providing sustainable transportation solutions for our campus community. Check out below for our guide for getting around and getting off campus! E-Scooters and PEVs Not Permitted University policy prohibits the use of e-scooters and other personal electric vehicles (PEVs) on campus including the use of, charging, and storage. E-scooters and other PEVs seen on campus may be confiscated. For more information, please see the University's Environmental Health and Safety website. Manual scooters are permitted on campus and owners are encouraged to register their device with the University. Undergraduate Students How can I get around campus? Most of campus is within a 15-minute walking distance of student housing and walking or biking are popular ways to get around. TigerTransit, the University’s shuttle service, is available for trips that are not feasible on foot or by bike. Check out the options under “Getting Around” to find more resources about moving about campus and the local area.Check out the Campus Navigation App! iOS Download Android Download Do I need a bike on campus? Princeton’s campus is highly walkable but biking does provide a quicker option to move about with more the 3,600 bike parking spaces. Bringing a personal bike: We recommend incoming students come to campus without a bike first to experience campus and get a better idea of your transportation needs before considering purchasing a device. Personal bikes brought to campus are expected to be registered with the University so that you may be contacted in case of construction, events, or theft. Don’t have a bike? You can rent one of ours! Reservations are now open for semester or year-long bike rentals through the Princeton University Bike Library. Where do the orange and black buses stop? Princeton University’s TigerTransit shuttle system operates on a fixed route schedule, providing safe, convenient, and reliable transportation throughout the Princeton campus and surrounding community. To board a TigerTransit bus, you do not need to purchase a ticket or show your Princeton ID, the buses are free and available to all. There are TigerTransit stops located at many major academic and administrative buildings and housing facilities, and a special weekend shopper service connects campus to local grocery stores and shopping areas. Plan your trip with the full route and timetable information or the real-time bus arrival information on TripShot. Additional TigerTransit Services include: Late Night On-Demand Rides: On-demand bus service is available during the academic year. Learn more about on-demand service and how to create your free account. UMatter Safe Rides: TigerTransit's weekend late-night service, hosted by UMatter, provides students with a safe and convenient ride home every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night during the semester. More information about After Hours transit service information available here. TigerAccess: All TigerTransit buses provide assistance for individuals with mobility concerns, including a wheelchair lift or ramp, however additional services are available to anyone with a permanent or temporary disability who need help traversing campus. For more information, please see Accessible Transit Services. How do I get to and from campus without a car? Princeton University’s campus is highly accessible by public transit, whether it is by bus or by train. Destinations by transit include New York, Philadelphia, and Newark Airport. A number of taxi services as well as ride-hailing services (such as Uber or Lyft) operate in the Princeton area. Such vehicles may pick-up or drop-off at NJ Transit’s Princeton Station or along the campus perimeter. Please note, Elm Drive access is restricted starting at the South Drive guard booth and unauthorized vehicles will not be permitted to enter, including ride hail and delivery services. Princeton Area Taxi Services include the following: A&A Princeton Taxi: 609.558.2788 AAA Princeton Taxi: 609.921.1177 Princeton Economy Taxi & Limo: 866.880.RIDE (7433) TigerTransit, the University shuttle system, will get you to local shopping on the weekends, including the Windsor Green Shopping Center (Whole Foods stop), Nassau Park Pavilion (Wegmans stop), and the Square at West Winsor (Trader Joe’s stop). Check out the Weekend Shopper (Route W-S) timetable and stops. Undergraduate students are generally not eligible for annual parking permits. However, students facing extraordinary hardships or otherwise demonstrating a compelling need for access to a personal vehicle on campus may apply for an exemption. I need limited access to a car, can I rent one near campus? Two services directly on campus allow for hourly rentals to Princeton students 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license. Enterprise CarShare: Hourly rentals start at $11 for the first hour, $6 for every additional hour for anyone in the Princeton University community over 18 years old with a valid driver’s license. Zipcar: A nation-wide carshare service, is also open to valid drivers, 18 year and older, with two cars located near Princeton Station. Student discount available on yearly membership fee. Graduate Students How can I get around campus? Most of campus is within a 20-minute walking distance of student housing and walking or biking are popular ways to get around. TigerTransit, the University’s shuttle service, is available for trips that are not feasible on foot or by bike. Check out the options under “Getting Around” to find more resources about moving about campus and the local area. Check out the Campus Navigation App! iOS Download Android Download Do I need a bike on campus? Princeton’s campus is highly walkable but biking does provide a quicker option to move about with more the 3,600 bike parking spaces. Bringing a personal bike: Personal bikes brought to campus are expected to be registered with the University so that you may be contacted in case of construction, events, or theft. Don’t have a bike? You can rent one of ours! Reservations are now open for semester or year-long bike rentals through the Princeton University Bike Library. Hourly bike rentals are not available at this time and the University is working on new shared mobility solutions to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff on campus by Spring 2023. Where do the orange and black buses stop? Princeton University’s TigerTransit shuttle system operates on a fixed route schedule, providing safe, convenient, and reliable transportation throughout the Princeton campus and surrounding community. To board a TigerTransit bus, you do not need to purchase a ticket or show your Princeton ID, the buses are free and available to all. There are TigerTransit stops located at many major academic and administrative buildings and housing facilities, and a special weekend shopper service connects campus to local grocery stores and shopping areas. Plan your trip with the full route and timetable information or the real-time bus arrival information on TripShot. Additional TigerTransit Services include: Late Night On-Demand Rides: On-demand bus service is available during the academic year. Learn more about on-demand service and how to create your free account. TigerAccess: All TigerTransit buses provide assistance for individuals with mobility concerns, including a wheelchair lift or ramp, however additional services are available to anyone with a permanent or temporary disability who need help traversing campus. For more information, please see Accessible Transit Services. Where can I park on campus? All vehicles parking on Princeton’s campus are required to have a virtual parking permit, assigned based on your housing location or off-campus residence status. Please make sure your vehicle is registered and attached to your active permit. Commuting students are welcome to register multiple vehicles to a permit, however, only one vehicle may be parked on campus at any time. Campus residents may purchase additional permits for use in residential lots. For more information about the University’s virtual permitting process and parking policies, please visit Graduate Student Permits. Having someone visit you? Students are responsible for obtaining overnight parking permits for guests from The Service Point by emailing [email protected]. Are there student benefits available for taking public transit? Free bus pass: Available for commute needs along NJ Transit’s local bus routes to campus, including from Lawrence/Lawrenceville, Hamilton, and Canal Pointe Blvd in Princeton. For more information about local NJ Transit bus routes and how to sign up to receive a bus pass, please visit NJ Transit Bus Pass for Students. 50% reimbursement on public transit costs: For students commuting by train or a private bus service (CoachUSA, Megabus, etc.), the University offers a 50% reimbursement on monthly transit costs. NJ Transit also offers a 25% discount for all monthly passes purchased by Princeton Students. Find out more by visiting 50% Transit Subsidy for Students. How do I get to and from campus without a car? Hourly car rentals are available from campus with Enterprise Carshare and Zipcar. Learn more about both programs and join with a student discount. Princeton University’s campus is highly accessible by public transit, whether it is by bus or by train. A number of taxi services as well as ride-hailing services (such as Uber or Lyft) operate in the Princeton area. Such vehicles may pick-up or drop-off at NJ Transit’s Princeton Station or along the campus perimeter. Please note, Elm Drive access is restricted starting at the South Drive guard booth and unauthorized vehicles will not be permitted to enter, including ride hail and delivery services. TigerTransit, the University shuttle system, will get you to local shopping on the weekends, including the Windsor Green Shopping Center (Whole Foods stop), Nassau Park Pavilion (Wegmans stop), and the Square at West Winsor (Trader Joe’s stop). Check out the Weekend Shopper (Route W-S) timetable and stops. Faculty and Staff Where can I park on campus? All vehicles parking on Princeton’s campus are required to have a virtual parking permit, assigned based on your building location. Before your start date: Please make sure your vehicle is registered and attached to your active permit. For more information about the University’s virtual permitting process and parking policies, please visit Faculty and Staff Permits. On your first day: If you are unable to activate your parking permit online, please stop by the Service Point on the A-level of New South for assistance.Parking and transit options are available for employees with temporary or permanent disabilities. Learn more about Campus Accessibility.The University also provides benefits for employees who opt to bike, walk, ride public transit, or share a ride with other employees instead of driving alone to campus. To learn about Revise Your Ride, see below! Are there any employee commuter benefits? Consider Revise Your Ride, the University’s comprehensive commute benefits program where you will not only earn financial benefits but also join colleagues across the University in supporting more sustainable transportation choices. Revise Your Ride is open to benefits-eligible employees working on campus 3 or more days per week that opt to walk or bike, ride public transit, or share a ride with colleague(s) as your primary commute. Opting into Revise Your Ride provides you with a financial benefit as well as access to 12 daily parking permits per semester for times you need to drive and a guaranteed ride home in case of personal or family medical emergencies or unscheduled overtime. Learn more about the different Revise Your Ride benefits or request a commute consultation to get personalized recommendations based on your commute needs. How can I get around campus? Most of campus is within a 15-minute walking distance and walking or biking are popular ways to get around. TigerTransit, the University’s shuttle service, is available for trips that are not feasible on foot or by bike. If you opt to bring a bike with you, please register it with the University so that you may be contacted in case of construction, events, or theft. Check out the options under “Getting Around” to find more resources about moving about campus and the local area. Check out the Campus Navigation App! iOS Download Android Download Where do the orange and black buses stop? Princeton University’s TigerTransit shuttle system operates on a fixed route schedule, providing safe, convenient, and reliable transportation throughout the Princeton campus and surrounding community. To board a TigerTransit bus, you do not need to purchase a ticket or show your Princeton ID, the buses are free and available to all. There are TigerTransit stops located at many major academic and administrative buildings and housing facilities, as well as parking facilities and local transit connections. Plan your trip with the full route and timetable information or the real-time bus arrival information on TripShot. All TigerTransit buses provide assistance for individuals with mobility concerns, including a wheelchair lift or ramp, however additional services are available to anyone with a permanent or temporary disability who need help traversing campus. Reservable up to 24 hours in advance, TigerAccess vans can navigate closer to campus buildings, allowing for curb-to-curb or even door-to-door service. For more information, please see Accessible Transit Services. I work at an office location without access to TigerTransit, how can I get back and forth to campus? Employees working at 100 Overlook, 600/619 Alexander, or 701 Carnegie Center are welcome to drive to campus and park in West Garage or P20. Alternatively, Transportation and Parking Services offers the Campus Connection Lyft Pass for University transportation needs to and from campus for University office facilities not serviced by TigerTransit. To sign up, please complete our online form. Elm Drive is closed to unauthorized vehicles but can I drive my car up there? Elm Drive access is restricted starting at the South Drive guard booth and unauthorized vehicles will not be permitted to enter, including all ride hail (Lyft, Uber, etc.) and delivery services (Grubhub, Uber Eats, etc.). Should you need to bring a vehicle past the booth (accessibility needs, event set up, etc.), please complete an Elm Drive Access Request.
