Alternative Transportation Options

Colts Bus Services: University of Scranton Partnership with County of Lackawanna Transit System

The University of Scranton has contracted with the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) to give students, faculty and staff access to all 31 COLTS routes. Through the COLTS Campus Connections service, members of the University community are able to ride all COLTS buses free with their Royal Cards. The extensive COLTS network gives our campus community access to shopping, dining, entertainment, attractions and other area colleges. It also provides transportation options for internships, community service and employment. COLTS buses run Monday-Saturday. There are no services on Sundays.

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COLTS Bus Launches New App

COLTS Transit System of Lackawanna County has just released a new application for iPhone and Android phones called myStop. This app provides on-the-go real-time information to pinpoint every bus?s exact location. Through this, the user can view departure times, plan trips, and set e-mail or text alerts for bus departure and service announcements.

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Scranton Bus Terminal

Need a ride to the Scranton Bus Terminal?

The ROYAL RIDE Service will take you to the SCRANTON BUS TERMINAL!
The Royal Ride runs to and from the Scranton Bus Terminal during Fall, Thanksgiving, Spring and Easter breaks. 
The Royal Ride follows the Martz Bus Schedule to New York City.  View Martz Bus Schedule
The Royal Ride will be available at the DeNaples Circle and travel to the bus terminal a half hour before each scheduled departure from the Martz Bus Terminal to New York City.
The Royal Ride will be available for a half hour after each scheduled arrival from New York City to the Martz Bus Terminal to go back to the DeNaples Center.
 If you need to depart campus or will arrive at the bus terminal outside of the Martz Bus schedule contact the Parking Services Office at parkingservices@scranton.edu in advance and we will put you on the schedule. For students that arrive at the bus station outside of the Martz Bus Schedule please call (570) 941-7849 and ask for the Royal Ride back to campus. For a complete schedule of bus routes to your destination: Visit Martz Trailways

Royal Ride Services

The Royal Ride:  The Royal Ride is a service provided by University Police. This service runs on Thursdays 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM and Friday & Saturdays from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM, during the Fall and Spring semesters.  Schedule a ride by using the Royal Ride app found on the University of Scranton app under Royal Ride (download and login required) or from Student Resources under the Student tab from your my.Scranton (login required).
The Royal Ride travels within the boundaries of Vine St to Ridge Row St and N Irving Ave to Adams Ave.
The Royal Ride may be delayed or canceled due to inclement weather. Check the app for updates. 
For more information visit UPD Royal Ride 

Bike Scranton

 Bike Scranton is a free  cooperative program between the University of Scranton Office of Sustainability, and the Lackawanna Valley Heritage Authority. All University of Scranton students, faculty, and staff as well as Lackawanna County Library System cardholders will be permitted to check out a bicycle as long as they are at least 18 years of age. Each bicycle comes with a lock and an adjustable helmet upon checkout. The borrowing period for each bicycle is unlimited, but all bicycles must be returned before the library closes. There are currently 5 bikes available. 

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