Transportation
There are many forms of transportation available in the city of Athens and on Ohio University’s campus. Athens offers public transportation from bus to taxi and there are also many on-campus transit options.
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Athens Public TransitAthens Public Transit (APT) is a fixed route public bus system serving the City of Athens, Ohio, including the Village of Chauncey and The Plains.
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GoBusGoBus offers city-to-city services within the state, including trips from Athens to Columbus.
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Transportation and Parking ServicesProvides campus transportation and parking needs.
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Live Bus TrackingUse DoubleMap to track the Athens Public Transit, GoBus, and OHIO Campus Shuttles (CATS)! Download the app on your phone.
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Other Transportation OptionsInformation on other modes of transportation at Ohio University and in Athens, Ohio.
Alternative Transportation
Don’t have a car but need to get around campus and the City of Athens? Learn more about available transit options below.
City Transit
The City of Athens public bus is available for all students free of charge. Just show your OHIO ID!
- Athens On-Demand Transit — accessible and affordable door to door transport for Athens County
Other Modes of Transportation
Check out more information about alternate modes of transportation (bicycles, e-scooters, getting around on foot) by heading to the Office of Sustainability website.
Alternative Options for Drivers
Car Rental
Have a driver's license but no car? No problem! Ohio University Transportation and Parking Services rents cars for university sponsored travel. They offer a full service fleet of rental vehicles for official university business and travel needs to accommodate OHIO departments and student organizations. Rental vehicle offerings include sedans, mini-vans, SUV's and 8-12 passenger and cargo vans. Daily, monthly and long-term lease/reservations are available.
Zipcar
Zipcar is available on the Ohio University Athens Campus for personal travel needs. Zipcar is a car sharing option that offers hourly and daily rentals. You need a valid driver's license and a credit card (or banking debit card that is accepted as a credit card). Learn more about Zipcar