Spring 2026 Essential Parking & Transit Information

You can now request a Spring 2026 benefit code. You must redeem a benefit code each semester you are enrolled to keep using your bus pass.


All student parking permits are sold out. Students can register for the UPARK Park & Ride at Capitol Humboldt; students who pay segregated fees as part of tuition can register for free.


As of 7:50 AM on 1/26, limited number of faculty/staff permits are available at Lots 7 and 20. This is subject to change at any time. Please register for Lot 10 Pavilion Employee and Lot 33 NWQ Employee waitlists for the chance to purchase a permit if they become available.

Public Transportation

In association with UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provides bus transportation for students, faculty, and staff. There are 6 local bus routes and 3 express bus routes in Milwaukee County that take passengers directly to the University.

46Total Routes
7Routes around UWM Neighborhood
2Express Routes Direct to UWM
Bus Passes

Most students qualify for a free bus pass that allows you unlimited rides for the semester.

Employees can purchase a Commuter Value Pass (CVP) granting unlimited rides on all MCTS buses.

U-Pass: Student Bus Pass CVP: Faculty / Staff Bus Pass
Always check the UMO Mobility app or the MCTS website for updates regarding any routes!

Public Transportation Routes

Local Routes

Student and employee bus passes are valid on all MCTS routes.

Take special note of the routes that MCTS runs in the neighborhoods around UWM and its residence halls:

  • GreenLine: Bayshore – Aiport
  • RedLine: Capitol Drive
  • 21*: North Avenue
  • 22: Center Street
  • 30: Sherman – Wisconsin
  • 60*: Burleigh Street
  • 68: Port Washington – Capitol

*Note that the 21 and 60 only come to campus during Fall and Spring semesters

Freeway Fliers

As part of its freeway flyer program, MCTS has several U-Buses taking students from park and rides throughout Milwaukee County to campus, including:

  • Route 40U: Runs from the W. College Avenue Park and Ride Lot (on I-94). This route services Oak Creek, Franklin, South Milwaukee, and Milwaukee’s South Side.
  • Route 44U: Runs from the Hales Corners (Highway 100 and W. Layton Ave at I-43) and State Fair (N. 76 St. and W. Kearney St) Parking and Ride Lots. These lots service Milwaukee’s southwest side and suburbs, including Franklin, Greenfield, Greendale, Hales Corners, New Berlin, Wauwatosa, and West Allis.
  • Route 49U: Route 49 running from Brown Deer East Park and Ride Lot (W. Brown Deer Rd and I-43) has been discontinued. Instead, use Route 68 which also is from the parking lot and goes to UWM. This lot services Brown Deer, Milwaukee’s North Side, and the North Shore.

Route 40U and 44U run only during the Fall and Spring semesters on weekdays when school is in session.

Students who pay segregated fees qualify for a U-PASS, which allows them to ride MCTS buses for free. Faculty and staff can purchase a Commuter Value Pass, or CVP, which provides unlimited bus rides for a reduced, monthly fee.

U-PARK

Commuters can park at the U-PARK Lot, north of Capitol & Humboldt, and then take the Prowl Line to the main campus.

The U-PARK Lot is only open during the Fall and Spring semesters. Check the Prowl Line page for more information about scheduling.

MCTS Trip Planner

Need help planning a trip to campus or any other MCTS destination? Use ridemcts.com/trip-planner/

The address of the UWM Student Union is 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Union WG25.

MCTS Real Time Bus Information

Want to track where your bus is? You can use an app, your phone (text or call), or their website to get real-time information. Visit MCTS.com for more details.

MCTS Transit Plus

Transit Plus is a transportation service for individuals with disability or condition that prevents them from using Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses.

More information at Transit Plus page.

Waukesha County Transit

Waukesha County Transit will no longer operate its express 904/905 routes after September 26, 2025. Alternatives are listed on their website. U-PASSes are valid on the regular, non-express routes operated by Waukesha Metro Transit, and their Route 1 connects with Milwaukee County Transit System buses.