Mountain Metro
Your FREE Mountain Metro Bus Pass
UCCS provides Mountain Metro bus passes for students living in on-campus housing. Your pass allows you to ride city buses to campus, downtown, shopping areas, work, and more!
Whether you’re heading to class, an internship, or exploring the city, Mountain Metro makes getting around easy and affordable.
How it Works
- Pick up your pass
Pick up your pass with your housing key. - Register Your Pass
Step-by-step instructions - Plan your trip
View routes and schedules on the Mountain Metro page. - Track buses in real time
Real-time tracking and trip-planning tools are available through Mountain Metro. - Ride the bus
Tap your pass when boarding to travel across Colorado Springs.
Helpful Tips
Helpful Tips
- Buses serve major areas around UCCS and throughout Colorado Springs
- Riding the bus can help you save money on gas and reduce parking stress
- Allow a few extra minutes when riding for the first time as you learn routes
- Be sure to check schedules during breaks and holidays, as service may vary
- Passes expire May 31, 2026
Why Ride?
- Reduce traffic and parking demand on campus
- Support sustainability efforts at UCCS
- Make transportation more accessible for everyone
Not Using Your Pass?
If you don’t plan to use your Mountain Metro bus pass, you can donate it to support fellow students who may be experiencing transportation challenges or emergency situations.
Donated passes help ensure students in need have reliable access to campus, work, and essential services. You can donate your pass through February 17.