Transportation
MAX
MAX is a public bus that goes from north (Fort Collins Old Town) to south (Harmony Road) in Fort Collins. Since the route is next to the main street College Avenue, there are lots of grocery stores (such as King Soopers, Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, Safeway), banks, restaurants, vehicle dealers, mobile stores, etc. During the fall and spring semesters, the MAX usually comes every 10-15 minutes. There is Wifi on the MAX. It is a very convenient public transportation for local community and students. All the CSU students, who register more than 6 credits, can take the MAX for free.
Bike in Fort Collins
Fort Collins is a very bike-friendly city in the United States. There are over 280 miles of bike trails in the city, including the bike lanes in the city and bike trails in the natural areas. Bikes are also one of the main forms of transportation for students to commute on campus. There are self-service repair spots for students to use for free.
Public Bus
There is a transit center at CSU. Most of the public buses have a stop there, which is very convenient for students to commute to campus from anywhere in Fort Collins. City buses usually come every 30-60 minutes. If you need to take the bus, please plan to arrive a few minutes early. You can also download an app called “Transfort” so you can check all the public bus routes, schedules and arrival time.
Bustang
If you want to go to the cities around Fort Collins by bus, Bustang is a great choice. Bustang has several routes, which cover some major cities in Colorado. You can check the routes, schedule and fees on their website or through the Bustang app on your phone.
Groome
Groome is a good choice for you to commute from Fort Collins to Denver International Airport. No matter its arrival or departure, you can book a door-to-door service online or through phone call. If your departure or arrival address is at CSU transit center, Hilton Hotel, the fee will be cheaper than other routes.
ZipCar
If you have a driver’s license, but you haven’t got a car, Zipcar might be an option for you to make some small trips. There are some ZipCar stations on campus. You will need to register online and then it is very convenient for you to use. More detailed information can be found here.