Parking & Transportation
Edwards Campus Parking
Parking at the Edwards Campus is free for all students, staff, faculty, and guests.
Edwards Campus has 3 parking lots: A, B, and C.
- Lot A provides parking to Regnier Hall and the south entrance to Regents Center.
- Lot B provides the nearest parking to BEST and the BEST Conference Center.
- Lot C provides the nearest parking to the north entrance to Regents Center and is the closest parking lot to the neighboring golf course (sometimes we find golf balls in this lot!).
Accessible Parking
There is accessible parking available in Lot B, the west end of Lot A, and along BEST in Lot C.
Public Transportation in the KC Metro Area
RideKC provides public transportation to the entire metro region. Take a look at their various transportation opportunities below.
Visit RideKC's App Center page for a summary of the digital resources to help you make using public transportation a breeze, from route planning to accessible navigation: RideKC App Center.
RideKC Bus System
RideKC provides Zero Fare public transportation by bus to the Edwards Campus and around the KC Metro area. Make sure to download the Transit app for route planning! You can also use Google Trip Planner.
RideKC Freedom On-Demand
RideKC Freedom On-Demand can be compared to a taxi: call 816.842.9070 for a ride or use their RideKC Freedom app to summon a lift without making a phone call.
The service area includes all of Johnson County and Wyandotte County in Kansas, and all of Kansas City and Independence in Missouri. Hours are weekdays from 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. and weekends from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
RideKC Micro Transit
RideKC Micro Transit is an affordable ride-hailing transportation option. It is available in parts of Johnson and Wyandotte counties, as well as the City of Leavenworth.
Pay $5.00 for the first 5 miles, $2.00 per extra mile in the RideKC Micro Transit app or with exact cash in vehicle. Micro Transit riders must be at least 16 years old or accompanied by an adult.
Visit the Micro Transit page for more information: RideKC Micro Transit.
Accessibility in Public Transportation
RideKC provides supportive options for older adults, those with a disability, and those with low-income. Visit RideKC's Mobility Services page for more information: RideKC Mobility Services.
Additionally, for those with mobility needs, explore RideKC's accessibility features at the RideKC Accessibility Features webpage.
The RideKC Navigator app is a custom mobile app providing detailed instructions and wayfinding help for people with vision impairments or blindness. Learn more at RideKC Navigator. The official Transit app is also compatible with screen readers like VoiceOver and TalkBack.
Take the Bus to the Lawrence Campus!
Students who live in either Lawrence or the KC Metro area but are taking classes or accessing services at the other campus can hop on the K-10 Connector bus! This is a free bus provided by RideKC to connect the Lawrence Campus to Edwards Campus and Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Students can park their vehicles at the Edwards Campus or JCCC to travel for free to the Lawrence Campus and back.
Download the Transit app to plan your trip and receive real-time updates to the bus schedule. The Transit app is the official app of RideKC, so it can be used to plan trips within the larger KC Metro bus system and the KC Streetcar.
Once you have arrived in Lawrence, the Lawrence Campus and the City of Lawrence work together to provide transportation throughout campus and the wider Lawrence community. Transportation costs are included in your student fees, so all rides are free of charge!
Evening Classes: The K-10 Connector bus does not run after 6pm, so alternative transportation for evening classes is needed (ask around your classmates and start a carpool!). Bus service for the summer term and school breaks is also greatly reduced, so please plan accordingly. The K-10 Connector bus does not run on weekends. See the schedule for details.
Lawrence Campus Parking 101
Students, staff, faculty, and guests must pay to park in the Lawrence Campus’s many parking lots and garages. If you predict that you will be parking on the Lawrence campus regularly, it might be beneficial to purchase a parking pass. Parking passes levels are assigned based on your class (freshmen through seniors and graduate students). If you are only planning to park on the Lawrence Campus for a day, however, a daily permit is available. You are also able to pay onsite using payment kiosks or by using the ParkMobile App.
All Lawrence campus parking spots must have their rear license plate visible from the driving lane; do not back your vehicle into a parking spot.
If you are traveling to the Lawrence Campus to use the Watkins Health Clinic, there is free parking outside the building for patients. If those free spots are full and you receive a ticket for parking nearby, please notify the Watkins Health Clinic within ten days for further guidance.
Students, faculty, and staff who receive their first-ever KU parking ticket may be able to have the ticket cancelled by successfully completing a parking quiz.
Lawrence Campus Bus System
Once on the Lawrence Campus, the fastest way to get from place to place is to use the bus system! Together, the City of Lawrence and University of Kansas provide safe, convenient, affordable, reliable and responsive public transportation services to enhance the social, economic and environmental well-being of the community.
