CABS and COTA

Here is a quick comparison of CABS versus COTA to help you utilize FREE public transportation services available to all Ohio State Students on the Columbus Campus: 

 

CABS (Campus Area Bus Service): 

  • Free transportation service by the Ohio State University 
  • Routes include BL (Buckeye Loop), CLS (Campus Loop South), MC (Med Center Express), WC (West Campus), ER (East Residential), as well as Medical Center Shuttles 
  • Real-time tracking can be used via the Ohio State Mobile App 

For more information on routes and other information, please visit https://ttm.osu.edu/cabs. 

 

 

COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority): 

  • Pricing included in annual student fees 
  • Swipe your BuckID to enjoy unlimited rides around central Ohio! 
  • Routes through/around campus include Line 1, Line 2, Line 102, Line 4, Line 8, Line 22, Line 31, NightOWL, and AirConnect 
  • Tracking can be used through different Ohio Transportation apps (I.e., Transit App) 

All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are opted-in to the program if they are enrolled in classes at the Ohio State University. For more information on routes and other information, please visit https://www.cota.com/osu-students/ 

 

Please remember to always wear a face mask and remain physically distanced while using public transportation! 

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