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.
Take the Bus to the Lawrence Campus!
UPDATE: As of 8/24/2026, Johnson County Transit reports the bus schedule has restarted. Click the last link on the list below to see the schedule. If you have any further questions, please contact Johnson County Transit directly.
Students who live in the KC Metro area or in Lawrence but are taking classes or accessing services at the other campus can hop on the K-10 Connector bus! This bus service is provided by RideKC and Johnson County Transit to connect the KU Lawrence Campus, KU Edwards Campus, and Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Students can park their vehicles at the Edwards Campus for free to travel to the Lawrence Campus and back.
As of June 2026, bus fares returned to RideKC6. Learn more about this and view costs on the Johnson County website's article "RideKC Fares Return in Johnson County – June 2026." To pay, students can download the RideKC Go app or view other payment methods further down on the same webpage.
Once you have arrived in Lawrence at Central Station, hop on a connecting bus to ride around campus and the larger Lawrence community. Once in Lawrence, bus fares are included in your student fees, so all rides are free of charge! Scroll down this page to learn more about the Lawrence Campus bus system.
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.
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.
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 planning to park on the Lawrence Campus for a full day, a daily permit is also available.
If you are only planning to be on the Lawrence campus for an hour or two, after February 28, 2026 you can download the HONK app and create an account or scan the QR code posted on campus parking signs. You will need your license plate number and payment information.
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 you park in a patient spot and still get a parking ticket, bring the ticket to the the Records and Registration desk where you checked in, and they will take care of it for you! Students visiting Watkins, CAPS, and HERO do not have to pay tickets received while parking in patient-designated parking spots.
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.
