Transportation

Public transportation in West Lafayette is quite convenient. GoCityBus is the service provider in public transport and is available for all Purdue students with a daily/ monthly/ yearly purchase through an EZFare account. You can check their schedules on their website or the app in which they provide real-time status of the buses.

Link to website: https://www.gocitybus.com/

Another way to navigate around campus is by bike or scooter—both are very common modes of transportation among students on campus. A bike would cost around $80-$100 for a new one and a used one starts at $30. Walmart is a great place to buy an inexpensive bike (and lock); also look out for special offers for college students. Please note that if you order a bike online, you need assemble it, whereas a store-bought bike is preassembled and ready for use. A good place to look for high quality bikes—both new and used—is Hodson’s Bay Company. Another option, with a larger selection of used bikes (check out the second floor) is Virtuous Cycles: http://virtuouscycles.us/.

Similarly, a scooter service is also available for students while on campus. Read more about BIRD on their website: https://www.bird.co/.

Veo scooters offer a convenient and affordable way to travel around Purdue's campus and nearby areas, especially for short distances. Students can easily locate, unlock and rise scooters using the Veo mobile app.